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27 March 2020
Value to put market competition on hold to combat Covid-19 virus
According to GlobalData’s 2019 Q3 consumer survey, 36% of consumers globally claim that they find living a less complicated lifestyle very important. GlobalData forecasts more consumers to find this aspect...
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27 March 2020
Exemplary ethics will pay off beyond the Covid-19 outbreak
In the midst of the Covid-19 outbreak, retailers that have made bold commitments to their staff, customers and the wider community will be remembered while those that have proven themselves...
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26 March 2020
DIY to be one of the more resilient non-food sectors during Covid-19
The needs-based nature of purchases such as plumbing and heating means that international governments have allowed DIY stores to remain open amid coronavirus lockdown. And although some have closed regardless,...
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26 March 2020
Refurbished electrical items are as good as new for younger shoppers
With the environment becoming a greater concern, particularly for young consumers, electrical retailers must do more to offer sustainable solutions.
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26 March 2020
Treatment of staff may determine companies’ fates after the pandemic
As more countries adopt a full lockdown state to counter Covid-19, companies around the world are deciding their next steps. For many, it is the bleak prospect of shutting up...
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25 March 2020
Opportunity for beauty retailers as salons close amid Covid-19 lockdown
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, sales opportunities for retailers are scarce. While health & beauty retailers are somewhat protected by the need for everyday essentials, sales will still fall this year...
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25 March 2020
Protecting our furry friends during a pandemic
While, during this time of self-isolation, people are making many sacrifices in an effort to take care of themselves and their communities, there is one vulnerable group that cannot be...
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24 March 2020
Demand for fashion decimated as consumers stay at home
With the UK now on lockdown for at least the next three weeks, and social distancing measures expected to continue for months, consumers have little reason to purchase new fashion...
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23 March 2020
DIY sales spike as consumers stay home
Spring has sprung, but the coronavirus pandemic means consumers are tied to their homes and gardens, for work and leisure and for DIY retailers, this has led to a significant...
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23 March 2020
Could cutting product ranges help make restocking more efficient?
As Covid-19 began to spread its way around Asia, Europe and soon virtually the entire world, self-isolation has emerged as a necessity rather than a mere suggestion and panic has...