All Data articles – Page 8
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AnalysisWhy WHSmith boss Carl Cowling is still betting big on America despite Trump turmoil
WHSmith is selling its high street business to focus on its successful travel operations—notably the US, described by the retailer as its “most exciting growth market”
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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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NewsMother’s Day boosts retail footfall in March but Budget costs are expected to hit in April
UK retail saw a lift in footfall in March thanks to Mother’s Day and nice weather, but the effects of the Budget are expected to take hold in April.
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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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AnalysisLiberation day: what do Trump’s tariffs mean for UK retailers?
What does US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” mean for retailers, and their shoppers, in the UK? Retail Week explores.
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DataData: How costs will increase for retailers in the new financial year
This week marks the start of the new financial year for many and the coming into force of the big whammy of cost rises the retail sector has been dreading for months
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NewsShop prices stay deflated for most non-food categories
Shop prices remained deflated in March, with most non-food categories driving this fall despite retailers facing increased costs from the budget.
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Retail VoiceHow data can boost customer experience
With consumers keen to make their money stretch further, Lloyds examines how retailers can use data to adapt and create experiences that benefit both the customer and retailer alike.
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NewsMother’s Day 2025 drives more shoppers to stores
UK shoppers were keener to get what they needed for Mother’s Day this year, with footfall rising for all shopping destinations across the weekend.
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NewsUK retail sales rise for the second consecutive month, according to the ONS
UK retail sales inched up in February, marking the second consecutive month of growth, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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DataCharts: Next becomes the latest member of UK retail’s £1bn profit club
Only four UK retailers have exceeded £1bn in nominal profits, with Next being the latest to join the club.
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NewsGoogle Retail reveals the top trending searches ahead of Mother’s Day
Google Retail has released its latest search trends consumer report ahead of Mother’s Day on March 30.
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NewsConsumer confidence improves but mood remains ‘fragile’
Consumer confidence increased in March due to the public seeming more positive about the economy – but there are warnings that confidence is still “fragile”.
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AnalysisCovid-19 five years on: what has changed for retail?
Thanks to new data from Kantar, GfK and EY, we can show you how the pandemic changed the way Brits live and shop five years on, and what these lifestyle changes mean for retail today and for the future.
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DataShop opening figures boosted by convenience store rush
Chain outlet closures hit their second lowest level in a decade while a new convenience store opened nearly every other day in 2024.
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NewsShein takes the lead in the global apparel market for another year, says GlobalData
New analysis from GlobalData revealed that Shein has increased its market share forecast once again, as shoppers look for value amid challenging economic conditions.
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NewsTesco tops list of ‘most considered’ UK grocers while Aldi remains best rated for price
Tesco has topped the list of UK customers’ “most considered” supermarkets in the country, while discounter Aldi is the top rated for price, Retail Week can reveal.
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DataTopshop left a hole in the high street – but can it be the one to fill it?
Rumour has it Topshop is making a return to the high street. And no, this isn’t mere speculation — it’s a rumour being driven by the brand itself

















