All Consumer insight articles
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NewsSpending power falls further for low income households in July
The UK’s lowest-earning households were the only group to see spending power fall, according to the Asda Income Tracker.
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NewsHot weather and the World Cup boosts July food and drink sales
Summer weather and World Cup celebrations gave food and drink sales a boost in July, but non-food sales dropped.
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NewsSummer feel-good factor continues as consumer confidence improves
The UK public is increasingly likely to think the economy will improve, according to the latest Opinium-BRC survey, with the retail body saying the Burnham administration was enjoying a “honeymoon boost”.
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NewsGrocery inflation slips to lowest rate since October 2024
The rate of inflation has slowed to 2.1%, the lowest since October 2024, as price rises continued to ease and groceries bought on promotion rose to their highest, according to the latest data by Worldpanel.
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Retail VoiceThe unplanned £22.90: What parcel locker visits are really worth to your stores
Parcel lockers were once seen as a simple convenience feature. But new research from InPost reveals they are generating significant unplanned spend, boosting visit frequency and becoming a genuine driver of customer loyalty – Paul Selvey, network director at InPost UK
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Opinion‘GLP-1s could create lasting changes to how millions of Britons eat, dress and shop’
Innovation, reformulation and reshaping ranges should all be on retailers’ agendas as uptake of weightloss pills affects everything from food to fashion and beauty, says PwC’s Lisa Hooker
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Opinion‘Eating habits might change, but Greggs still has a recipe for success’
Past form and present performance mean Greggs should be able to navigate changing eating preferences, says George MacDonald.
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Chart of the WeekThe data showing Andy Burnham’s challenge in reviving the high street
Andy Burnham has pledged to revive Britain’s struggling high streets, but after a decade of decline, delivering on that promise may prove difficult.
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NewsConsumer confidence on the up thanks to football, heatwaves and a new PM
Consumer confidence was on the rise in July, delivering the largest monthly increase since November 2023.
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DataEngland v Mexico sees searches for energy drinks and pregnancy tests jump on Uber Eats
The 2am kickoff of England’s World Cup knockout match against Mexico on Monday created an unexpected opportunity for retailers selling through delivery apps.
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AnalysisGrowth Index: the fast-growing retailers to have on your radar
The economy may not be growing quickly, but these retail brands most certainly are. Here are some of the retailers from the Growth Index 2026 that you should know about.
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InterviewQ&A: Relex Solutions VP of product and platform discusses modernising end-to-end solutions for retail
Retailers are looking for ways to improve end-to-end operations, from accurate demand forecasting to inventory optimisation, and better pricing and planning from start to finish. This is where Relex Solutions comes in as a unified native AI-platform aiming to do just that, as well as drive smarter decisions, increased sales and better sustainability.
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DataRanking: the UK retailers that consumers think offer the best value for money
Thanks to data shared with Retail Week by OC&C, we can reveal the 150 UK retailers that Brits think offer the best value.
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Chart of the WeekCharts of the Week: How much do shoppers want AI involved?
Three new charts show the state of play when it comes to AI and shopping.
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Supplier InsightData: How Gen Z is turning retail into an experience economy
New research from Snapchat and Portas suggests over half of Gen Z prefer in-store shopping over online – here we outline key findings from its latest report
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AnalysisChart: GLP-1 users have tripled, what are they spending less on?
New research from Worldpanel by Numerator shows that the weight loss drugs have led to a £780m drop in grocery spending per year, with households that have a user typically saving £418 from their annual food bill.
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Opinion‘As boundaries collapse, retailers and brands face a challenge’
The rise of social commerce, livestream shopping and creator-led retail experiences signals something bigger than the launch of a few new formats or platforms. It reflects a broader shift towards cultural commerce, believes Publicis’ Steve Ricketts
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Chart of the WeekChart of the Week: Sunny weather boosts online shopping?
The new BRC numbers suggest retail sales grew faster than inflation in May, with year-on-year growth in non-food online sales hitting its highest rate since December, 2024
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FeatureThe future of fashion consumption: Shein, second-hand and squeezed middles
Just like trends, the way people buy fashion is always in flux, but what do the new patterns of consumption tell us about the future of the category?
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Chart of the WeekChart of the Week: The public still (wrongly) think supermarkets are ripping them off
Brits think hospitality companies are operating on a 40% margin, fashion retailers on a 47% margin and supermarkets taking in profits of 50%.