Data news stories – Page 2
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NewsRetail footfall rallies as shoppers stay ‘bargain-focused’
Retail footfall continued on its downward trajectory in January compared to the previous year, but it improved from December as consumers remained “particularly bargain-focused”.
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NewsLumina Intelligence launches Retail Navigator
Lumina Intelligence has launched Retail Navigator, a business intelligence tool that offers insights on UK retailers.
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NewsShop price inflation falls to lowest level since 2022
Shop price inflation fell in January to its lowest level since May 2022 as food inflation dropped for the ninth consecutive month.
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NewsExclusive: Women account for one in three new retail CEOs
The percentage of new chief executives appointed in the UK last year who were women reached its highest level at 35%.
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DataExclusive: eBay was most popular secondhand platform over Christmas
eBay has topped Vinted and Depop to be named the most popular secondhand platform in December 2023 as demand for pre-loved gifting surged over Christmas.
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NewsUK inflation rate increases to 4%
The annual rate of inflation has increased to 4% in a surprise rise, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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NewsRetail sales see ‘sluggish’ growth
UK retail sales slowed in December as weak consumer confidence continued to hold back spending in the festive period, according to the latest BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor.
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News120,000 retail jobs lost in ‘exceptionally difficult’ year
UK retailers cut almost 120,000 jobs last year and store closures reached a total of more than 10,000 in what has been called an“exceptionally difficult” year, according to the Centre for Retail Research.
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NewsChristmas shopping boosts December footfall
Retail footfall across all UK destinations increased in December as shoppers flocked to stores ahead of Christmas.
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AnalysisThe top retailers for CX as voted for by UK shoppers
Marks & Spencer and eBay are among the businesses named by consumers in Retail Week’s How They’ll Spend It 2024 report for offering the best shopping experiences.
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NewsSupermarkets enjoy busiest Christmas since 2019
UK supermarkets experienced their busiest Christmas trading period since 2019, as a record £13.7bn of sales went through the tills.
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NewsShop price inflation remains flat as food prices fall
Shop price inflation remained steady in December as food inflation fell for the eighth consecutive month, dropping to its lowest since June 2022.
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NewsNovember sales boost reflects ‘tactical’ spending ahead of Christmas
Retail sales increased in November, helped by Black Friday and “increased spending in the run-up to Christmas each year”, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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AnalysisGrey pound: which retailers are best at capturing over-50s spend?
To find out which retailers hit the mark with the older generation, CACI has used transaction data to reveal the brands that over-index with the over-50s and which Acorn consumer profile types they register with the most
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AnalysisThe trends and categories set to dominate Christmas spending
Following a record Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with Shopify merchants reaching a total of $9.3bn (£7.4bn) sales globally, the ecommerce platform predicts the top trends setting retailers up for a very merry Christmas
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NewsCash usage rises for first time in decade
Consumer use of cash grew for the first time in a decade, making up 19% of all transactions, up from 15% in 2021, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Payments Survey 2023.
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AnalysisRevealed: The real shopping priorities of 1,000 UK consumers in 2024
Featuring exclusive consumer research findings, How They’ll Spend It 2024 highlights major changes in shopping habits – and the trends that will stick next year
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NewsChristmas retail sales tail off despite early Black Friday boost
UK retail sales growth slowed in November as cautious consumers continue to put off Christmas spending, despite Black Friday sales starting earlier, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsGrocery sales to hit £13bn for first time in December
Grocery sales are expected to surpass £13bn for the first time this December as “the scene is set for record-breaking spend through the supermarket tills this Christmas”.
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NewsRetail footfall ‘steadied’ by Black Friday shoppers
Footfall across all UK retail destinations in November edged up as Black Friday helped to “steady the month”, according to the latest MRI Software data.