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Super Saturday saw a rise in retail footfall as early Boxing Day discounting helped drive last-minute Christmas shoppers into store, the latest data from Sensormatic Solutions, the leading global retail solutions...
Retail sales volumes (quantity bought) are estimated to have risen by 0.2% in November 2024, following a fall of 0.7% in October 2024, according to the latest figures from the...
Share of festive spending is set to move away from traditional High Street retailers with Discounters predicted to pick up a significant percentage of spend in the final days of...
Magpies’ supporters pay the most to stay cosy on matchdays, according to new research. The analysis by BonusCodeBets.co.uk looked at the total prices of woolly hats, scarves, and hot chocolates sold by...
New research from Virgin Media O2 Business and Depop reveals 23.8 million Brits turning to online second-hand selling platforms, with over two thirds (69%) worried about Christmas affordability. At-home entrepreneurs are earning...
UNiDAYS, the world’s leading student verification platform, has today released new data which highlights how the cost of living and other financial concerns are affecting their approach to spending this...
The UK public says that roast potatoes are the "most important" part of a traditional Christmas dinner, according to new research from Savanta. The most essential items (net important %)...
Over half of UK marketers (55%) are turning to AI to strategically plan and refine their seasonal marketing campaigns. That’s according to new data released by leading digital experience platform...
Sales of fresh meat and poultry have soared as shoppers cut back on takeaways and eating out – but they are increasingly shunning so-called ‘meat-free’ options. NIQ data shows that...
With the festive season approaching, many people will be visiting the UK high streets for Christmas gifting and the Black Friday sale, meaning our shopping districts are set for an...
According to new research released today, on average, each of the 5.5 million SMBs in the UK lost almost £11,000 (£10,800) this year through fraud. With hackers, scammers, and unethical...
Inspired by Spotify Wrapped and a Year in Monzo, retailer Haypp has revealed what a year of spending on vapes looked like for Brits in 2024. From the most popular flavours...
The Christmas season is undeniably one of the most consumer-driven times of the year, marked by a surge in spending from festive shopping to Boxing Day sales and beyond. As...
Almost a third (32%) of Brits who have taken part in a ‘Secret Santa’ gifting tradition have been given something they’ve never used. In a survey commissioned by the British Heart...
This festive season, quality is trumping quantity as many cost and climate-conscious consumers choose to invest in higher-quality goods, even if that means purchasing fewer items overall. That’s according to...
As gifting season approaches, more than half (55%) of Gen Z shoppers aged 18 to 27 say the most thoughtful, original, or romantic presents to give are second-hand, according to...
Research finds 70% of consumers are more likely to visit the high street after online retailers introduce return fees. With more than half of major online retailers now charging consumers...
Worldpay, a global industry leader in payments technology and solutions, has analysed its daily transactions data to determine consumers’ spending habits over the Christmas period. Amongst broader insights, it finds...
Blue Yonder has published findings from its 2024 Consumer Holiday Survey which explores how consumer spending habits are being reshaped by global economic challenges and sustainable shopping options. These shifts are driving retailers...
With peak shopping season underway, new research from DHL eCommerce UK uncovers consumer attitudes to returning or sending on unwanted gifts. The survey, among 2,000 UK consumers, found that more than...