All Data articles – Page 6
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NewsSlight boost in consumer confidence due to brighter outlook on economy
Consumer confidence in the UK has edged up in June as sentiment on the economic outlook has improved.
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NewsMinimum wage rises and improving Gen Z outlook drive strengthening consumer sentiment
A rise in minimum wages has buoyed consumer sentiment, with the financial outlook for Gen Z customers in particular improving.
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Chart of the WeekJust one in four UK retailers feels highly prepared for cyber incidents
A wave of attacks faced by the British retail sector this spring demonstrated how important it was for brands to tighten their cybersecurity strategies, but new research shows that just one in four retailers feels highly prepared to deal with a major cyber incident
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Retail VoiceSix ways to crack down on retail crime
With two-thirds of retailers taking steps to protect themselves from theft and violence, NFU Mutual examines how the sector can successfully tackle shoplifting
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NewsUK retail footfall takes ‘disappointing turn’ during the start of summer
Retail footfall in the UK has taken a “disappointing turn” during the beginning of summer despite a more promising start to the year.
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NewsOnline spending slows for first time since October 2023
In a worrying sign for retailers, softness in consumer demand appears to be starting to affect online purchases. purchases
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Chart of the WeekWhy retail is lagging behind other sectors in AI investment
Data provided exclusively to Retail Week from Quid shows the retail AI use-cases drawing the most investment
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NewsRetail has lost 360,000 jobs in the last decade
The retail industry has lost more than 360,000 jobs over the last 10 years, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics, sparking fresh concerns over the sector’s long-term staffing prospects.
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NewsPayment system failures could cost UK retailers £1.6bn in annual sales
Payment outages and system failures have been estimated to cost UK retail and hospitality companies around £1.6bn in sales annually.
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DataData: Exclusive research reveals biggest consumer trends across Europe
New consumer research reveals how shoppers across Europe’s biggest markets want to buy, and what retailers must do to deliver.
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Opinion‘The fastest-growing retailers show us the power of stores’
Regardless of whether they sold yoga leggings or sweets, the retailers that are growing fast have invested in their stores
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AnalysisSix major predictions for the next decade of retail
With the rapid development of Generative AI and AI more generally, everyone in the sector wants to know what it will mean for retail
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AnalysisRevealed: 40% of UK shoppers do not fully understand how retailers use their data
Exclusive research conducted by Retail Week and AWS reveals that 40% of UK shoppers don’t fully understand how retailers are using their data to personalise shopping experiences. This rises to 51% in France and 56% in Germany
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NewsConsumer confidence has not recovered since Brexit vote, says Barclays
Despite the dent in consumer confidence, Brits have continued to make room for discretionary spending priorities, with travel and beauty continuing to rise in recent years.
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NewsRetail footfall in May flat as consumers stay cautious
UK retail saw a small drop in footfall in May as the flat figures reflect a month shaped by cautious customers, half-term holidays and a change in consumer habits.
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Chart of the WeekChart: How retailers should approach the Nintendo Switch 2 launch
June 5 marks the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, the most anticipated video game console release in years
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NewsHaribo among fastest-growing retailers in the UK
Haribo is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK, according to new data shared with Retail Week.
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DataRanking: the 15 fastest-growing retail brands in the UK
While many retailers have been cutting costs, the players in this ranking have been gunning for growth. Thanks to exclusive transaction data shared with Retail Week by CACI, we can reveal the UK’s fastest-growing retail brands and explore what they tell us about how Brits are spending their cash
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NewsAldi overtakes Asda grocery market share
Aldi has overtaken Asda to become the UK’s third-largest supermarket by grocery market share.
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Chart of the WeekGrocery price inflation hits highest level since early 2024
Kantar figures showed grocery prices went up by 4.1% year on year in the four weeks to May 18, the highest increase since February 2024