65% of Brits will shopping locally after lockdown, Mastercard reports
Local independent retailers have had the biggest bounce during lockdown, with the mini boom expected to continue as restrictions ease according to research by Mastercard.
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Nearly two-thirds of UK shopping during lockdown is online; half scared to shop in-store,Wunderman Thompson Commerce reveals
New research by Wunderman Thompson Commerce reveals that fewer than two in ten (16%) of UK consumers intend to return to their old shopping habits post-lockdown, signifying the lasting change that COVID-19 will have on the retail industry.
Investment in online capabilities and delivery apps across the retail sector is expected to increase further, according to the latest research from global real estate advisor, CBRE. Online sales have helped many retailers offset some of the lost revenue from
A new report by global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), in partnership with Retail Economics, estimates that 17.2 million British consumers plan to make permanent changes to the way they shop, as perceived risks of contracting COVID-19 at
A new study into the nation’s finances has shown that a fifth (20%) of Brits believe Coronavirus has been a financial wakeup call, with almost a third (30%) admitting they were unprepared money-wise for the situation.
The latest figures from Kantar show take-home grocery sales in the Republic of Ireland increased by 24.7% in the 12 weeks to 14 June 2020, encompassing the entire lockdown period. This additional spend adds up to €628.7 million on grocery
Global information company The NPD Group says weekly spend in British foodservice in April 2020 was just over £200 million, compared to April 2019’s weekly spend level of around £1 billion pounds – a fall of 80%. In addition, the
LLamasoft, the leading provider of AI-powered supply chain analytics software to 750 of the world's leading brands, has published the results of a global retail supply chain study which revealed that 73% of retailers believe AI and Machine Learning can
IRI, a global leader in innovative solutions and services for consumer, retail and media companies, has released two economic indicators for CPG retailers and manufacturers in Europe in the wake of COVID-19. The IRI Demand Index and IRI Inflation Tracker
New Kantar findings show that online beauty sales jumped 100% during the 12 weeks to 31 May 2020 while stores were closed due to stay-at-home advice from Government. The uplift saw more people than ever before, 8.7% of the population,
COVID-19 has caused a monumental shift in consumers’ food and drink habits. The boundaries between eating at home and out-of-home, once blurred, have now broken down, resulting in unprecedented changes to supply and demand of food and drink in the
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the global fashion industry but could herald a renewed focus on sustainability in the longer term, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Almost half (45%) of FMCG brands have reported a negative impact on sales in supermarkets and other grocery stores including online, due to Covid-19. In comparison, less than a quarter (23%) of those selling on D2C channels reported a negative
New insights released today by eBay Advertising reveal the remarkable influence of warmer weather over shopping habits, as top temperatures across the UK prompt shoppers to spend big. And with Brits spending more time than ever at home this summer,
Research released today from Ensono, a leading hybrid IT service provider, shows that the coronavirus lockdown has caused most Brits to try different grocers, and that many consumers will continue to use these after lockdown. The survey of 2000 UK
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar show take-home sales from British supermarkets increased by 13.7% year on year in the 12 weeks to 14 June 2020, covering the full lockdown period. Shorter term, the latest four-week ending numbers
Latest data from retail experts Springboard reveals that the first week of non-essential retail reopening in England delivered the most fundamental change in footfall in UK retail destinations since the start of the lock down, with a significant rise from
During lockdown specialist food stores, such as butchers, fishmongers and grocers, have been most popular with younger shoppers (18-24 year-olds), as older age groups (65+) relied more on online services, according to a ground-breaking new community research project from IGD.
Almost 5% of UK consumers have bought a bike since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, encouraged by good weather, a desire to get outdoors to exercise as well as the government’s advice to avoid public transport*, says GlobalData, a
New research has highlighted how UK shopping habits are shifting compared to six weeks ago, at the height of the lockdown. In particular, the number of people who say they shop more often on Amazon has risen from 19% then
The ‘insperience economy’ is giving new hope to retailers post-coronavirus, as demand for in-home products and services is set to increase even further after retailers reopen to the public.
Retail sales volumes partly rebounded in May 2020 with an increase of 12.0% when compared with the record falls experienced in the previous month, but sales were still down by 13.1% on February before the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19)
While clothing has been the retail sector worst hit by the COVID-19 crisis, as consumers deprioritise non-essential items due to economic uncertainty and a lack of social events, 19.3% of global consumers aged 16-44 cited that they have bought more
With the number of online orders continuing to rise during the UK’s coronavirus lockdown, shoppers are increasingly wanting more sustainable fulfilment options, the latest research from RetailEXPO suggests.
The surge in online shopping caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to add £5.3bn to UK e-commerce sales this year to make a total of £78.9bn. This is according to analysts at Edge Retail Insight, the global trend forecasting
Increased investment in online capabilities expected in the retail sector, CBRE reports
17.2m UK consumers expected to make permanent changes to shopping habits, new report shows
20% of consumers think coronavirus has been wakeup call for managing finances, research shows
Signs of cautious optimism in Irish grocery market, Kantar reports
Britain’s foodservice spend was down 80% in April 2020, NPD Group reports
Retailers who forecast for the future overachieve in the present, research finds
IRI launches CPG economic indicators to measure COVID-19 impact on consumer spending and pricing in Europe
Online beauty sales soar during lockdown, Kantar reports
The great reset: Peter Backman and IGD map out four post-lockdown scenarios for retail
COVID-19 could herald more conscious fashion sector, says GlobalData
45% of FMCG brands negatively impacted by Covid-19, Shopmium survey finds
New insights from eBay Advertising demonstrate the power of sunshine over purse strings
Two thirds of consumers have tried an alternative to grocer since social distancing measures were implemented, research shows
Online growth clicks up again as lockdown trends continue, Kantar reports
First week of non-essential retail reopening in England delivers most fundamental change in footfall, Springboard reports
Butchers and fishmongers attract younger customers during lockdown, IGD reports
1.3m UK consumers have bought a bike since COVID-19 hit, says GlobalData
UK shoppers likely to stick to lockdown retail habits post-pandemic, research finds
Mary Portas says ‘age of insperience’ is here to stay: Barclaycard Payments research
Shift to online will be sticky for a large proportion of consumers, says Retail Economics
19.3% of under 45s have bought more clothing since the COVID-19 pandemic began, says GlobalData
Conscious consumerism accelerated by covid-19, RetailEXPO research finds
COVID-19 to add £5.3bn to UK e-commerce in 2020, Edge by Ascential finds
