Disruption and uncertainty remain the biggest challenges facing apparel brands, retailers and their global supply chains heading into the new decade. Unpredictable and fast-moving changes to tariffs and trade, pressure to make smarter and faster decisions and demands for new
Following the news that the John Lewis Partnership (JLP) plans to streamline operations by consolidating its food and non-food divisions and narrowing its senior management team, Thomas Brereton, retail analyst for GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his
In the last two years the athleisure trend has risen to a whole new level as the demand for comfort, performance and style drives the need of having a multifunctional wardrobe. 68% of consumers who purchased sport clothing for exercise
Following today’s release of DFS H1 figures for FY2018/19, Matt Walton, senior retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘The upholstery market leader finished 2018 on a high with an impressive performance across the board; revenues
Following today’s release of John Lewis & Partners FY figures for 2018/19, Zoe Mills, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘For the sixth year in a row, the John Lewis Partnership has cut staff bonuses
Following today’s release of Tesco figures for Q3 FY2018/19 and the 2018 Christmas trading period, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Tesco began its 2019 centenary celebrations with a commendable set of Q3
Following today’s release of Morrisons figures for the 2018 Christmas trading period, Thomas Brereton, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘As the first of the Big Four supermarkets to release Christmas results, Morrisons announced marginally
Following today’s release of Dunelm Q2 figures for FY2018/19, Hannah Thomson, senior retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Speculation that the pre-Christmas trading period was one of the toughest in recent years for many UK
Following today’s release of Aldi Christmas 2018 figures for the seven days ending December 23, Thomas Brereton, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Discounter titan Aldi has kicked off this year’s Christmas results from the
Following today’s release of Next figures for the 2018 Christmas trading period, Sofie Willmott, senior retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Although positive full price sales at Next over the vital Christmas period may ease
Independent coffee shops are in the black according to research by the American Express Shop Small campaign, which reveals the category is set to grow faster than ever in coming years. Almost 500 new independent coffee bars opened their doors
In-store spending drove a moderate 2.6 point increase in GlobalData’s total retail spend index as many consumers in the UK began their Christmas shopping, persuaded by retailers starting to promote gifts and partywear. However, online spending decreased as shoppers held
This year Halloween will be a treat for retailers, with the event forecast to be worth £491m in 2018 (up 2.1% on last year) as consumers invest in the spooky occasion, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
The UK non-food retail sector has become reliant on the demise of weaker operators to maintain growth for the survivors, according to GlobalData a leading data and analytics company.
The majority of millennials are purchasing clothing from resale websites, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. This trend poses an additional threat to mainstream retailers, many of which are struggling to maintain destination appeal in the challenging retail
Following today’s (Thursday 2 August) increase in UK interest rates, Patrick O’Brien, retail research director at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “While the Bank of England believes that the UK economy is in strong enough shape
