All Consumer insight articles – Page 7
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Opinion‘Will UK consumer confidence follow in the same direction as the US?’
Consumers are concerned about their finances and geopolitics. PwC retail specialist Lisa Hooker considers whether the UK may nevertheless prove resilient
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NewsNearly half of retailers to plan deals or discounts for the May bank holidays
Nearly half of UK retailers are planning to offer special deals or discounts for the May bank holidays, according to data from Virgin Media O2 Business.
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AnalysisAdapt, refine and transform: the trends shaping what’s next for supply chains
As retail continues to ride wave after wave of disruption, what can we expect in the coming months for supply chains and what must 2026 strategies entail for businesses to sustain growth?
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NewsFood inflation rises in April as labour costs rise
Recent figures suggest that food price inflation is slowly creeping back up, according to the BRC-Nielsen shop price index.
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NewsChatGPT launches new search function to ‘improve shopping experience’
ChatGPT has today rolled out a new functionality in its search feature which allows customers to search for, compare prices and buy products.
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Retail VoiceThree steps to unified commerce success
When it comes to consumer preferences, it’s clear shoppers enjoy and expect a unified experience, Shopify’s Deann Evans examines why commerce needs to be more than just the store for success
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AnalysisWhile a win for retail, could Reeves’ ‘de minimis’ review lead to consumer backlash?
While the chancellor’s promise to review the UK’s de minimis rules was welcomed by retailers, could it be a double-edged sword for consumers?
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NewsSainsbury’s expands Aldi Price Match and everyday essentials range
Sainsbury’s has launched what is called “the biggest ever Aldi Price Match in the market”, expanding the scheme to “make the start of summer more affordable”.
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NewsPrices and product availability among biggest pain points for customers
Prices and product availability were ranked among the top pain points for customers when shopping, according to a new report by Happy or Not.
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Opinion‘Job security jitters may rise — and constrain consumer spend’
Consumer sentiment has been helped by a strong labour market, but nervousness on the jobs front means weak demand for discretionary goods may build, cautions Shore Capital director Clive Black
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DataChart: Surging cocoa prices and expensive Easter eggs
Will consumers need to tap into their nest eggs to pay for their Easter eggs this year?
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NewsRetail sales showing green shoots, says BRC
Retail sales are showing signs of underlying strengthening of demand, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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Innovation of the WeekUnder Armour and Unless Collective launch sportswear designed to decompose
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team. Every week, we bring you new ideas and case studies across consumer, technology, sustainability, economy, policy and industry.
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DataRanking: The most popular UK retail websites among shoppers in Trump’s America
Thanks to exclusive data from Similarweb, Retail Week can reveal the UK retail websites that are most popular with US shoppers.
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NewsMamas & Papas launches app
Mamas & Papas has launched an app which it says is a “significant step” in its digital evolution.
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DataCustomers abandon tens of billions of pounds in online purchases
UK shoppers abandoned £38bn in ecommerce purchases in 2024, an 11% increase from 2023, despite online retail sales showing minimal year-on-year change, a new report has found.
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NewsUK shoppers expected to spend over £2bn during Easter
UK shoppers are set to spend over £2bn over the upcoming Easter bank holiday weekend, according to GlobalData research.
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Retail VoiceThe strategies retailers must prioritise to win online spend
AliExpress UK’s general manager Bonnie Zhao shares the secrets behind the retailer’s last 15 years of success, and the strategies retailers must lean on to see ecommerce wins in the year ahead
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NewsTikTok Shop head of UK says European expansion is a ‘natural step’ for growth
TikTok Shop’s head of UK Jan Wilk told Retail Week that expanding in Europe is a “natural step” in the platform’s growth journey.
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NewsThe Very Group to launch new beauty hub driven by tech transformation
Online retailer The Very Group is launching a new platform dubbed “Beauty Inspiration Hub” driven by its new tech overahul through its cloud-based system.