Online sales of non-food products in the UK grew 11.2 % in July versus a year earlier, according to the latest BRC/KPMG Online Sales Monitor. This is lower than the above trend growth of 14.7% seen in July 2015
UK retail sales grew 0.9%, on a like-for-like basis from November 2013, when they had increased 0.6% on the preceding year, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. On a total basis, sales were up 2.2%, against a 2.3% rise
Sainsbury’s has reported a £290m pre-tax loss and a 2.1% fall in like-for-like sales in the 28 weeks to 27 September 2014 and warned same store sales in supermarkets will be falling for the next few years. In redress, Sainsbury’ said it plans to
UK retail sales were down 2.1% on a like-for-like basis from September 2013, when they had increased 0.7% on the preceding year, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. On a total basis, sales were down 0.8%, against a 2.4%
In the week that a number of large retailers update the city and the British Retail Consortium releases its latest figures, UK retailers continue to outperform rival sectors to take the top spot in the UK Customer Satisfaction Index. But,
UK retail sales were down 0.3% on a like-for-like basis from July 2013, when they had increased 2.2% on the preceding year, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. On a total basis, sales were up 1.3%, against a 3.9%
UK retail sales were up 0.5% on a like-for-like basis from May 2013, when they had increased 1.8% on the preceding year, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. On a total basis, sales were up 2.0%, against a
UK retail sales in December 2013 were up 0.4% on a like-for-like basis from December 2012, when they had increased 0.3% on the preceding year, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. On a total basis, sales were up
Tesco, Morrisons and Marks & Spencer have all reported a decline in UK like-for-like sales over the key Christmas trading period. Tesco reported a 2.4% decline in like-for-like sales in the UK for the six weeks to 4 January 2014.
Online sales of non-food products grew 16.0% in November, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. Notwithstanding a relatively weak comparative of 7.5% last year, this was the fastest growth registered this year. Excluding the December months, which
Sainsbury’s has increased its market share to 16.8%, the highest for a decade, and overtaken Asda as the UK’s second largest supermarket. Reporting interim results for the 28 weeks to 28 September 2013, Sainsbury’s posted a 1.4% increase in like-for-like
Verdict forecasts that Christmas 2013 is set to be the best Christmas since the recession started, with consumers spending at least £2bn more than in 2012. A baby boom and more reasons to be cheerful Consumer confidence drives spending and
Latest retail figures released by Ipsos Retail Performance show another decline in the number of trips being made by UK shoppers to non-food stores. The Retail Traffic Index (RTI), which measures the levels of shopper footfall across the country,
UK consumers today face significantly less problems when buying goods and services than they did five years ago, but they are more inclined to complain when things do go wrong, according to a new report by the Institute of Customer
New UK retail footfall figures show shoppers were out in force one week ahead of Christmas Day, buoyed by the now expected rather than anticipated pre-Christmas sales and search for bargains, according to the Retail Traffic Index (RTI) figures compiled
Footfall in non-food stores across the UK in October 2012 was disappointing, according to the Retail Traffic Index (RTI) figures, compiled by Ipsos Retail Performance. The RTI showed footfall in non-food stores in October 2012 was down by 3% year-on-year
Siobhán Géhin, associate partner at global management consultancy, Kurt Salmon, considers the prospects for Tesco’s new online marketplace, which will open its website to third-party retailers, and compares it with Amazon across four key criteria “Since Amazon launched its Marketplace on
Sainsbury’s is investing in new software designed to help it improve the implementation of supplier promotions on non-food lines such as books, CD, DVDs and games. The so-called Deals & Terms software is a cloud-based solution from technology expert Trace
Trade credit insurer Atradius has released the latest edition of its Market Monitor report, focusing on the market for consumer durables in retail markets around the world. In many countries, the retail industry – especially the sector dealing in consumer
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
Retailers saw little change in sales volumes on a year ago in the first half of February 2012, although they held up better than expected, the CBI said today (Tuesday). The CBI’s latest quarterly Distributive Trades Survey, which was conducted
Tesco’s balance of power is shifting from the UK to overseas, the retailer’s latest trading figures reveal. Reporting results for the six weeks to 7 January 2012, Tesco said it was disappointed with its UK trading performance at Christmas. However,
Sales at Tesco’s UK stores fell 0.9% in the 13 weeks to 26 November 2011, the supermarket announced today. Tesco blamed a fall in consumer confidence back to levels last seen in 2008 for the decline and insisted its Big
Tesco has recorded its worst first half performance in the UK in 20 years with sales hit by subdued demand in big non-food categories including electronics and entertainment. Excluding petrol and VAT, like-for-like sales fell by 0.5% in the 26
Morrisons, the UK’s fourth largest supermarket, is ramping up its offer in fresh foods and non-food. Announcing an 8% jump in first half pre-tax profits to £442m and 2.2% increase in like-for-like sales, Morrisons outlined its three-pronged growth strategy; focused
