UK retail footfall shows resilience despite riot disruption
Despite a significant drop in footfall at the beginning of August 2024 due to widespread riots, UK retail footfall showed…
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Macy’s cuts sales outlook amidst consumer uncertainty
US retail giant Macy’s is facing a challenging consumer landscape, but the company says it remains committed to its strategy…
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UK retail sector sees respite as sales volume rebounds
A combination of the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament and mid-year discounting has provided a much-needed boost to the UK…
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Olympics boost French retail sales
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris have brought an increase in business for French retailers, with Visa data revealing a…
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Unilever’s Power Brands drive sales growth, volume up in Q1
Unilever reported underlying sales growth of 4.4% in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. The company attributed this growth to…
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UK entertainment retail ‘defies gravity’ with sales record of £11.9 billion
According to preliminary figures released by Digital Entertainment and Retail association ERA, the UK entertainment market grew by 7% throughout…
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Out of stock, out of profit: How AI can prevent stockouts
With the festive season nearly upon us, the last thing buyers want to see are empty shelves – both on…
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Cost-of-living caution and the death of the impulse buy
New research from insights-led customer engagement platform, MoEngage, reveals that cost-of-living consumer caution is making shoppers more considered, lengthening buying…
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Luxury retailers invest in tech and communications as online sales rise
Luxury goods retailers are set to significantly boost spending on technology and communications over the next three years as sales…
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Retail and film industry drive UK economy in April
Data released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that Britain's economy experienced a slight increase in…
