All Data articles – Page 92
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OpinionElection poll fiasco highlights dangers of forecasting consumer behaviour
The general election poll fiasco demonstrates that retailers should be wary of research that claims to forecast how consumers will behave.
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NewsGrocery sales volume rises fail to offset continuing price drops
The volume of grocery items sold increased for the fifth consecutive month year on year in April but falling food prices drove sales value down.
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NewsThird of grocery spend now on promotion as food prices drop again
A third of grocery spend is from products on promotion and the trend has driven food prices to a record low as shop price deflation continues.
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NewsRetailers to receive £80m boost from birth of royal baby Princess Charlotte
Retailers will receive a £80m spending boost from the birth of Princess Charlotte as consumers splash out on souvenirs, food and drink.
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NewsInfographic: Sunny weather boosts sales at Waitrose and John Lewis
Sales at John Lewis and Waitrose rose last week after sunny weather helped seasonal goods fly off the shelves at both retailers.
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NewsRetailers see 'mixed fortunes' in April as grocers bear the brunt
Retailers had “mixed fortunes” in the last month as furniture retailers saw a boost in sales while grocers suffered, according to CBI data.
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NewsConsumer confidence stays level but shoppers wary of big-ticket buys
Consumer confidence has remained level in April but shoppers became less sure about big-ticket purchases, according to the latest figures.
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NewsTesco’s Dunnhumby ends US joint venture, opening door to potential sale
Dunnhumby and US partner Kroger have ended their joint venture, paving the way for a potential sale of the data business by Tesco.
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News'Noflation' boosts families' disposable income by 9.7% in March
Zero inflation meant Brits had £16 more disposable income in March compared with last year, representing a 9.7% increase in spending power.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I make the most of omnichannel data?
For retailers, customer data and insight are fundamental to gaining a competitive advantage.
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NewsHalf of shoppers deterred by living wage and zero-hours concerns
Almost half (46%) of consumers would be deterred from shopping with a retailer that does not pay its staff the living wage, according to an ICM survey conducted for Retail Week.
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NewsInfographic: How mobile will shape retail’s future
Research from Barclays shows how m-commerce will become an ever more integral part of retail in years to come.
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AnalysisAnalysis: March Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Easter falling earlier this year caused a jump in like-for-likes and was further boosted by an improved food performance.
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NewsInflation remains flat at 0% as clothing and gas prices fall
Inflation remained flat at 0% for the year to March as falls in clothing and gas prices kept the rate of inflation down, according to the ONS.
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NewsRetail grows slower than other consumer services after Black Friday 'hangover'
The UK retail sector is growing slower than other consumer services after being tempered by Black Friday and price deflation, according to a think tank.
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NewsRetail like-for-likes up 3.2% in March driven by an early Easter
Retail like-for-likes jumped 3.2% in March, driven by Easter falling earlier this year than last and an improved food performance.
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AnalysisThe top 50 retailers by sales during the 2013/14 financial year
Retail Week’s ranking of the UK’s top 50 retailers by sales for the 2013/14 financial year shows no changes within the top 10 compared with last year.
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NewsAldi drives London expansion with plans for nine new stores this year
Aldi will grow its London store estate by 50% this year as part of ambitious plans to reach the 1,000-store mark by 2022.
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NewsAldi overtakes Waitrose to become UK's sixth largest supermarket
Aldi has overtaken Waitrose to become the country’s sixth largest supermarket, according to the latest Kantar figures.
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NewsShop prices hit deepest deflation rate since records began
Shop prices have hit the deepest deflation rate since records began after they fell 2.1% during March, according to the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index.