All articles by GlobalData Retail

UK inflation reaches highest level since June 2014

Rising inflation and the threat that it will rise much further is already damaging consumer confidence and now a majority…
CES conference points the way to electricals future

The annual CES conference is the chance to showcase technology of the future, and this year’s show has highlighted key…
Department stores at risk by fashion retailers moving into homewares

Fashion retailers are showing serious commitment to homewares with H&M rolling out home concessions and Zara opening more standalone homewares…
Retailers need to embrace the rise of bitcoin

The circulation of bitcoin has increased 20% since January 2015, with 12.5 bitcoins currently being added to the system every…
The Body Shop is set for demise unless it freshens up

The Body Shop brand has become outdated and has failed to provide an innovative offer with exciting new products to…

Wyevale invests in online to keep up with growing demand

Gardening may not seem like it should be a burgeoning e-commerce sector, but retailers are now finally responding to consumer…
Generation Rent: Dixons Carphone’s solution to keep consumers spending on technology

The electronics specialist is looking to kick-start a new revenue stream from a market where technological advances and innovative products…
How retailers can be successful in social commerce

Note: all data referenced below comes from GlobalData's e-retail survey of 10,000 consumers conducted in October 2015 and October 2016.…
Less supermarket, more department store: how grocers face changing consumer demand

There’s now far more to buy at supermarkets than a tin of baked beans and a pint of milk. Over…
Amazon must do more to combat counterfeit sales

Amazon has witnessed phenomenal growth and is widely recognised for becoming a front leader in innovation, boosting its R&D on…

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