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Smarter uniforms in the UK retail industry could drive sales as workers seek to dress to impress to save their jobs and increase sales because of the economic climate, according to research by workwear specialists, Alexandra. In its survey
UK firms fear losing 10% of their customer base over the next three years at a cost of almost £2.25bn, according to a study by the Institute of Customer Service (ICS). Business leaders warn of an impending war for customers
More than half (57%) of US consumers are willing to pay more for local and sustainable foodservice options but the majority are only willing to pay a mere 1-5% more, according to new research from Mintel. Consumers want and need
Inventory management and planning top the list of issues keeping supply chain leaders awake at night, according to leading UK end-to-end supply chain consultancy, Crimson & Co (Crimson). The new research conducted by Crimson through face-to-face interviews with 300 senior
Supermarkets have the highest loyalty scheme take up among a range of retail, leisure and business sectors, according to recent research by Ipsos MORI and secure payment specialist, Logic Group. Researchers surveyed supermarkets, department stores, fashion/clothes shops, garden centres/DIY stores,
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure of inflation fell to 5.0% in October from 5.2% in September, official figures showed today. The headline rate of Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation fell to 5.4% in October from 5.6% in September, the
New data from footfall analyst, Experian, shows shopper patterns in Europe chime with the current economic crisis in the euro zone. The findings for six key European markets are: UK Financial pressures have reduced the volume of customers on the
Christmas 2011 is set to be especially tough for retailers in countries across Europe with sales forecast to grow by just 0.8% in the eurozone, according to retail research agency Conlumino. Conlumino predicts France and Germany will top the league
Food businesses have lots of bullets to dodge in the current economic environment but convenience stores are still performing remarkably well. That was the key message delivered by the IGD’s chief economist James Walton at the IGD’s Convenience Retailing 2011
Show such as the Great British Bake Off have inspired a new generation of ‘cake-preneurs’, according to new data from Simply Business, the UK’s largest online business insurance broker. The company reports it has seen a 54% increase in quote
Figure released at the IGD’s Convenience Retail Conference today (10 November 2011) reveal the UK food and grocery convenience sector is set to grow to £42bn in five years’ time. According to the IGD, this means the sector will have
Independent food company Riverford Organic, which delivers vegetables and other farm produce through its nationwide network of franchisees, claims its prices are on average 19.3 % cheaper than Tesco, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s; topping them by 8%, 18% and 32% respectively.
Falling household spending has done nothing to dent the rapid growth in the gluten and wheat free sector, according to the latest market figures from DS-gluten free. It reports gluten free products have grown by 15.5% year-on-year. The Kantar Worldpanel
Food and grocery companies believe lead times will fall over the next five years as retailers look to cut inventory levels, according to new research unveiled today (8 November 2011) by IGD Supply Chain Analysis. A survey of over 300
Sales at Asda have overtaken total market growth for the first time since the beginning of 2010, according to the latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published today for the 12 weeks ending 30 October 2011. The data shows
Pressure is mounting on UK retailers in the run up to Christmas, according to social shopping search engine Shopow. It points to today’s British Retail Consortium retail sales figures which show UK retail sales values were 0.6% lower on a
New research commissioned by networking company Cisco has revealed one in five (21%) retail professionals are already using video collaboration technology in their business and realising organisational benefits as a result. Improved communication between stores and warehouses (41%),
Software, hardware and mailstream supplier Pitney Bowes has released the findings of a study highlighting differences and similarities in online buying behaviour across developed economies and emerging markets. According to the company, the results are designed to help retailers expand
More than two thirds of consumers, 68%, believe the UK is still in recession and jobs fears have increased, according to the latest GB Consumer Confidence Survey from Nielsen and the British Retail Consortium (BRC). While the survey shows the
Christmas 2011 is unlikely to bring much relief to hard-pressed retailers, according to retail research agency, Decipher. It is predicting total festive spend will be 0.6% or £200m lower this year than it was in 2010. Electrical retailers, in particular,
Retailers on London’s Oxford street are investing in technology to improve the in-store and online experience in the run up to Christmas, according to research conducted by Virgin Media Business. It found Niketown has attendants taking payments on mobile devices
Vouchers sales are enjoying strong growth, according to the latest research from The UK Gift Card & Voucher Association (UKGCVA), the trade body representing the key players in the £4bn gift voucher and gift cards market. Third quarter figures, compiled
Amazon is poised to overtake the world’s second biggest retailer, Carrefour, in sales within the next 10 years, according to a new report from boutique research firm ResearchFarm. Its study, An Insider View: Amazon.com finds, reports Amazon is on track
Retail sales fell in the year to October, at a similar pace to August and September, according to the latest CBI Monthly Distributive Trades Survey. Looking to next month, retailers do expect some very modest growth, the UK’s leading business
Data from premium beauty research specialist, The NPD Group, shows the UK’s prestige beauty market has performed well, despite the tough economic backdrop. In contrast, other beauty markets in Europe struggle to achieve growth and there are signs mass beauty
