Wesfarmers’ disastrous acquisition of Homebase and the announced closure of nearly a fifth of its 250 stores have led to Homebase losing 2.9 percentage points of the DIY market.
To give House of Fraser the best chance of survival, Sports Direct and its owner Mike Ashley must make drastic changes to both its product proposition and store environment to...
Personal care electricals (PCE) will be the fastest growing category in the UK electricals market over the next five years as innovation drives consumers to purchase.
The news that one of the world’s largest tobacco companies – Japan Tobacco International – has made its second big acquisition of 2018 is a clear sign that it feels...
Too much choice can be a bad thing, according to young clothing shoppers. A consumer survey by GlobalData shows that while 47.3% of clothing shoppers find the level of choice...
The majority of millennials are browsing resale websites for clothing, according to a GlobalData survey, posing an additional threat to mainstream retailers, many of which are struggling to maintain destination...
GlobalData Retail’s monthly tracker has seen consumer sentiment improve significantly over the past year, driven by a better awareness of the economic environment post-EU referendum. However, with uncertainty remaining regarding...
As British supermarket Morrisons continues its recovery under the stewardship of David Potts and his team, its vertical supply chain sets it apart from much larger competitors and could prove...
Tesco appears to be tightening its control on the food and grocery market with the announcement of a new fascia ‘Jack’s’, a limited assortment discounter, in a bid to directly...
Hammerson’s strategy announced this morning, to exit retail parks and focus on supermalls and premium outlets is a decisive yet debatable move considering growth at retail parks is expected to...
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