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Total retail sales in discretionary categories (fashion, homewares and lifestyle) grew by just +1.7% in January, compared to the same month last year, according to the latest High Street Sales...

Consumer confidence fell by 1.1 percentage points during the final quarter of 2025 from -10% in Q3 2025 to -11.1%, according to the latest Deloitte Consumer Tracker. The fall in...

Slow-loading websites are driving UK shoppers away in record numbers, with new research revealing that frustration with poor site performance is costing online retailers billions in lost sales. Recent industry...

Bain & Company today issued retail sales growth forecasts for the US, UK, France, and Germany in its 2026 Global Retail Sales Outlook. The outlook analyzes the impact of macroeconomic trends and...

Tesco Media today launches We Know the Nation 2026, its third annual trends predictions report exploring the cultural and cognitive forces shaping how Britain shops, lives and decides. Grounded in...

As the Government prepares to consult on widening the scope of foods considered high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS), Danone North Europe is urging policymakers to work with industry, NGOs and...

Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, today published its 2026 Retail Report, revealing a growing appetite for AI among UK shoppers. AI is quickly moving...

Retail sales volumes rose  0.4% in December 2025, following a fall of 0.1% in November 2025 and a fall of 0.8% in October 2025, according to the latest figures from...

As we say hello to the new year, many Britons will already be planning this year's adventures. A new M&S survey of 2,000 adults reveals the dream destinations and experiences topping...

Lactalis UK & Ireland, the world’s largest dairy company, has shared its predictions for cheese category growth in 2026, driven by a blend of everyday staples and added-value formats as...

Annual industry insights from the British Toy & Hobby Association (BTHA) and global market research company, Circana, unveiled today at Toy Fair in London, show the UK toy industry returned...

Telephone and internet bank first direct is the nation’s best-performing brand for customer service, the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) reveals. The latest index also finds that service levels are recovering...

This January, Brits are getting savvier with their food shop as new data from Ocado, the UK’s biggest online-only supermarket, shows 70% want to prioritise value without compromising on quality...

he UK's relationship with alcohol has fundamentally shifted, according to new research commissioned by TRIP, the world’s leading calming drinks brand, from CensusWide. With one in three adults taking part in...

Nearly half (45%) of returns made between Black Friday and 6th January were paid for, according to new data from the world’s most connected returns and post-purchase network ZigZag. Among smaller...

Every new year brings new trends, whether you're ready for them or not. Out with the millennial grey, and in with... well, that's exactly what new data is here to...

That old brooch your gran used to wear might soon be your most fashionable accessory. In 2026, experts say accessories are becoming bolder, more personal - and far less disposable....

Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition, has today unveiled its   2026 Global Taste Charts, the industry’s most comprehensive guide to the flavours set to inspire innovation in food...

LOOKFANTASTIC predicts 2026 will mark a reset in beauty, as consumers move away from excessive routines and towards high-performance, low-effort products that blend skincare, technology and wellness. Based on 2025 sales...

Growth in consumer card spending decreased –1.7% year-on-year in December, a further decline from November (-1.1%) and considerably less than the latest CPIH inflation rate of 3.5%. It marked the...