Click and collect on rise as shoppers seek online and offline experiences, Samsung reports
As demand for hybrid shopping experiences grows, click and collect will become king, according to data from Samsung.
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New McKinsey research – stock shortages motivating consumers to shop earlier and switch brands
UK consumer sentiment is muted as consumers are set to spend not splurge before the end of the year, according to McKinsey & Company’s 2021 European Consumer Sentiment Survey. Only 33% of UK consumers plan on splurging before the end of
New data from Klarna reveals most wanted products across the nation ahead of Black Friday
As Brits prepare for Black Friday, new data from Klarna, the leading global retail bank, payments, and shopping service, reveals the most wanted products across the nation.
87% of top UK supermarkets call for an extension on new HFSS legislation, Spoon Guru survey finds
UK retailers have called for more time and clarity before the government’s laws to restrict where they can sell HFSS (high fat, salt and sugar) food in their shops come into force.
One in four shoppers plan to spend more on Black Friday bargains this year, Adobe finds
Adobe today released its latest Adobe Digital Economy Index for the UK, revealing that UK shoppers spent £10.4 billion online in October – an increase of 5% on last year’s Covid-driven gains and an indication that many consumers started their
Good news for retailers as one in four shoppers plan to spend more on Black Friday bargains this year – new KPMG UK research reveals
British bargain hunters are bracing themselves for Black Friday sales events this week with one in four shoppers (24%) planning to spend more this year than last, according to new research by KPMG UK.
Black Friday sales: one in two Brits ditch credit cards for Christmas, Klarna reports
One in every two UK consumers is planning to ditch their credit card entirely for Christmas shopping this year, with two-thirds of credit card owners wanting to avoid paying credit card interest. Despite credit cards promising interest-free periods, 46% of
Barclaycard: British small and medium businesses predict strong festive trading period as payments volumes rise
British SMEs are starting to feel more confident about the performance and resilience of their own businesses, despite challenges in the wider economy, according to the latest quarterly Barclaycard Payments SME Barometer.
Footfall across UK retail destinations rose by +4.1% last week, Springboard reports
According to retail experts Springboard, footfall in UK retail destinations rose by +4.1% last week from the week before, a considerable improvement from the rise of +1.5% in the previous week. In high streets the increase was even greater at
UK shoppers are ready to spend this Black Friday, EY report shows
As Black Friday (26 November) approaches, the EY Future Consumer Index finds that nearly four in five (78%) UK consumers expect to spend the same amount or more this Black Friday weekend compared to previous years.
UK customer experience dips, but digital brands with clear ESG focus rally, finds new KPMG research
UK plc has seen year-on-year increases in customer experience over the last four years, even amid the challenging circumstances of lockdown. However, the latest research from the KPMG Nunwood Excellence Centre, now in its twelfth year, has revealed the first
Over one in five Brits are already prepared for Black Friday, AO reveals
Brits love a bargain and new research has revealed how early many of us plan for Black Friday to get ready to snap up the best deals.
UK supermarkets experience boost to in-store shopping as Brits embrace omnichannel opportunities ahead of Christmas, Nielsen reports
In-store visits at UK supermarkets have grown 6.5% in the last four weeks ending 6th November 2021, equal to 28m more visits compared with the same period last year, as British shoppers embrace omnichannel shopping ahead of Christmas, reveals new
Fashion discounting pays, the latest research from antuit.ai shows
While discounting strategies are often blamed for depleting fashion retailer’s already slim margins, markdowns can drive brand discovery among shoppers, grow ambient sales and increase long-term loyalty, the latest research from antuit.ai, the leader in SaaS Artificial Intelligence (AI) demand
Black Friday spending set to hit record £9.148bn – new VoucherCodes Shopping for Christmas report reveals
Shoppers are set to spend a record £9.148bn this Black Friday Weekend, according to a new report.
Almost half (46%) of young people have between six and 10 unused electricals at home, AO finds
Young people are the biggest tech hoarders with an average of six unused devices in their home, according to new research from online electricals retailer AO. Almost half (46%) of people aged 18-24 have between six and 10 electricals gathering
Prestige beauty sales in B&M stores increase 9% in 13 weeks as beauty consumer spending drops online, reports The NPD Group
Prestige beauty sales in Brick-and-Mortar stores increased 9% in the 13 weeks to the end of October 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, according to The NPD Group. Online sales for prestige beauty in this period declined 6%
Irish shoppers embrace festivities as restrictions ease, Kantar reports
The latest figures from Kantar show grocery sales fell by 4.8% year on year over the 12 weeks to 31 October. However, growth is still strong compared with pre-pandemic levels and sales were up 8.9% versus the equivalent period in 2019.
Christmas shoppers don’t hold back demands despite worldwide disruptions, research shows
The pandemic has changed how consumers in the UK do their Christmas shopping and retailers need to start preparing now for a different looking 2021 holiday peak season, new research has found. The study, From Bricks to Clicks: State of
Charlotte Tilbury’s Advent Calendar is the internet’s most popular, research reveals
New research has found Charlotte Tilbury’s beauty advent calendar to be the most popular calendar this Christmas season.
Brits could save £1bn by planning Christmas gift shopping and avoiding the last minute rush, says Clearpay
Clearpay, a leader in “Buy Now, Pay Later” payments known as Afterpay outside the UK and Europe, is encouraging Brits to get organised this festive season. The company has declared November 19 as ‘Done Day’, the official day to
New research indicates social media is fast becoming a key retail channel
New research (across 1,000 UK shoppers) from leading retail and shopper marketing agency, Savvy, has today revealed how social media is fast emerging as a key retail channel. The findings indicate that shopping using social platforms will pick up pace
58% of small business owners expect to have their strongest Christmas on record, Talk Talk shows
New research by connectivity provider TalkTalk Business found that two thirds (65%) of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) say shoppers have started their Christmas shopping earlier than usual, while 70% say their regular customers are now completing their Christmas
Black Friday spending set to increase by 15% from 2020 to well over £6bn, Wunderman Thompson Commerce reports
According to e-commerce experts Wunderman Thompson Commerce, overall spend during the Black Friday peak period (Friday November 12 to Monday November 29) is expected to hit £6.25bn in 2021 with shoppers on the hunt for deals earlier to avoid the last-minute Christmas rush.
No signs of early Christmas spend as online sales continue to underperform in October, IMRG Capgemini Online Retail Index shows
Despite expectations that an early start to festive spend might herald a return to growth in October, online retail sales have continued to remain low, falling by -11.2% Year-on-Year (YoY). This is according to the latest IMRG Capgemini Online Retail
