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DataData: Confidence drops as consumers brace for rising inflation
Concerns around the increase in fuel costs, as well as rising inflation and interest rates, led to a decrease in consumer confidence in January.
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League table: The UK’s busiest retail websites – Christmas 2021
Amazon and eBay emerged as the most-visited retail websites in the UK during the crucial Christmas period.
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Ranking: Christmas trading league table 2021
Find out how retailers fared during the critical 2021 Christmas trading period with our league table benchmarking sales performance across the sector.
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Data: The companies investors placed their bets on in 2021
2021 marked another tumultuous year for the retail industry, but some bright sparks grew - and have been rewarded with the investment to grow further. Retail Week explores the companies that received the most investment in the UK in 2021.
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Ranking: The 50 best companies to work for in the UK, according to employees
Just two retailers have been named among the 50 best companies to work for in the UK, according to Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2022 survey.
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Data: Grocers deliver bumper Christmas sales despite Omicron fears
Grocers enjoyed a bumper festive season despite fears that surging coronavirus cases would dampen the Christmas season, with premium own-label sales breaking records.
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Data: Weekend footfall slumps as Omicron dampens last-minute Christmas sales
Surging cases of the Omicron variant have hit retail footfall and dampened any hopes of a sales surge on the last weekend before Christmas.
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Retail sales rise in November as Black Friday boosts trade
Retail sales advanced in November when Black Friday helped stoke shopper demand.
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Data: Confidence edges down as consumer interest in major purchases declines
The rising cost of living and the Omicron variant have led to a decrease in consumer confidence during the festive season.
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Data: Retailers learn pandemic lessons with faster and more reliable deliveries
New data on retailers’ shipping capabilities shows the sector has improved its delivery potential and stock availability despite fierce headwinds in the run-up to Christmas.
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Fragrances and miniatures dominate John Lewis' post-lockdown beauty sales
John Lewis has noted a transformation in beauty purchasing habits in 2021 as social gatherings and travel returned after periods of lockdown restrictions.
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League table: The UK’s busiest retail websites – Black Friday 2021
The shape of Black Friday changed dramatically this year, as what has traditionally been a predominantly online event drove shoppers back into physical stores.
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Data: Grocery sales fall as inflation jumps to highest level in over a year
Grocery sales in the past month slumped as food inflation jumped to its highest level since last summer and the average cost of Christmas dinner surged.
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Data: Black Friday gives needed boost to retail sales in November
Black Friday provided a much-needed boost to retail sales during November as customers returned to stores in the run-up to Christmas.
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Data: ‘Weaker than anticipated’ Black Friday contributes to November footfall decline
Footfall in November was down compared to October as people continued to work from home for at least part of the week, while tourism remained lower than pre-pandemic levels.
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Data: Christmas shopping set to be more expensive as shop prices rise
Shop prices rose for the first time in two and a half years as the combination of supply chain disruption, labour shortages and rising commodity prices impacted consumers.
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Data: Retail sales inch up in October boosted by early Christmas shopping
Retail sales rose for the first time in three months as shoppers prepared for the festive season.
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Data: Consumer confidence rises as shoppers gear up for Black Friday deals
Consumer confidence grew in November despite increased concerns of sky-high inflation rates.
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Data: Golden quarter trading tracker – weekly online and footfall trends
The golden quarter is well underway. Our weekly updates enable you to take the temperature of trading online and in bricks-and-mortar locations week by week during this crucial period.
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Data: Majority of customers don’t plan to buy products this Black Friday
After a year of Brexit red tape, staff shortages and supply chain issues, many retailers would have been hoping for a bumper Black Friday period. However, exclusive research for Retail Week has found the majority of UK consumers are not planning on making any major, discretionary purchases this year.
