The rise of smartphone technology is transforming not only the way we order takeaways in the UK, but also what we order, according to new research from Affinion and Conlumino. And, if trends continue, it could be the end of
InPost, the send, collect and return parcel locker service, has revealed research highlighting half of UK shoppers (50%) are set to switch to larger retailers for gifts as we get closer to Christmas, a trend that is particularly pronounced amongst
As Black Friday sales surge in the UK, Retail Times provides an update on the action in the stores and online plus more retailer advice Jon Copestake, retail analyst at the Economist Intelligence Unit, said: “Reporting so far on Black Friday in the UK
John Lewis and Primark rank as the top two retailers that consumers would most like to see open in their preferred shopping location, according to new research, commissioned by e-commerce business Webloyalty. The report, compiled by retail research specialists Conlumino,
UK shoppers have the highest emotional connection with Tesco, new research into consumer loyalty programmes reveals. The study by SAS, a leader in business analytics, and retail analyst house, Conlumino, found those retailers which have invested in customer loyalty programmes, such as Tesco, Boots UK, Marks &
UK retailers are missing out on £12bn in potential sales by failing to engage consumers through digital channels, according to new research from O2, conducted by expert retail analysts Conlumino. It found retailers are struggling to harness technologies that enhance
Consumers want the same customer experience from online and offline shopping and retailers must deliver by ensuring their data strategy is in tune in order to provide a personalised shopping experience, says Martin Philpott, head of retail at information management services consultant, IMGROUP
Rapid growth of digital retail channels is slowing down the shopping process in the fashion retail sector, according to new research by retail analysts Conlumino for rewards scheme operator, Webloyalty. The total length of time taken from browsing to collection
Retailers are shouldering the cost of increasing online clothing returns, according to research by retail analysts Conlumino for online rewards and promotions firm, Webloyalty. Conlumino found returning unwanted clothing to UK fashion retailers reached £90.76m last year, with the majority
Two thirds of UK households are looking to cut back on retail spending, according to a new poll tracking consumer sentiment by retail research agency Conlumino. The study found that while confidence picked up slightly in May, the public’s view
Despite predicted growth in the fashion retail sector of £7.9bn by 2015, the UK is set to lose almost 4,000 stores from its high streets, according to a study by retail analyst Conlumino, commissioned by online rewards and promotions firm,
One in four (25%) people will regularly use interactive TV to shop by the end of 2014, generating direct sales worth an estimated £750m, according to an eBay-commissioned study carried out by Conlumino. Smart devices are also ranked as one
Senior figures in the retail industry met yesterday (18 April 2012) to discuss the evolution of shopping and reinventing retail for tomorrow at a seminar presented by Neil Saunders, managing director of Conlumino. The seminar explored the ways in which
Declining sales at Clinton Cards are symptomatic of changing dynamics in the greeting cards sector rather than a weak economy, according to retail research agency Conlumino. In the 26 weeks to January 2012 Clinton’s total sales declined by 4.7% and
Morrisons, the UK’s fourth largest supermarket, has reported an 8% increase in pre-tax profits to £935m in the year ended 29 January 2012. Turnover rose 7% to £17.7bn (2010/11: £16.5bn) and by 1.8% on a like-for-like sales (excluding fuel and
Carrefour has reported a marginal rise of just 0.5% for its full year 2011. A weak fourth quarter performance, which saw group sales decline by 0.8%, capped off what has been a pretty dire year for the world’s second largest
Casino has reported a 14.5% rise in group sales for Q4 2011, driven by its international operations in emerging markets, but low growth in its home market in France. Domestic sales growth slowed to just 0.2%, compared to 1.2% growth in
Marks & Spencer’s performance in the 13 weeks to 31 December 2011 was below par, according to retail analysts Conlumino. But investors reacted warmly to the performance, especially in food, where sales rose by 4.5% and 3.0% on a like-for-like
Sales at Morrisons, the UK’s fourth largest supermarket, rose by just 0.7% on a like-for-like basis in the six weeks to 1 January 2012 and by 2.9% in total. Morrisons said Christmas 2011 was a challenging period for the consumer
Waitrose’s strong online sales performance in the run up to Christmas signals an area ripe for expansion. according to retail analysts Conlumino. Total sales in December rose by 9.5% and 3.8% on a like-for-like basis but online business rocketed 49%
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has returned to France with the opening of a flagship store on the country’s most prestigious shopping street, the Champs Elysees. The opening of the new store comes a month after M&S launched a dedicated French
Neil Saunders, managing director of retail research agency, Conlumino, has called into question the validity of the latest retail sales figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), which show sales values increased by 5.4% and volumes by 0.9% in
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
