Data
Retail data is essential for making informed decisions in the industry. It provides insights into consumer behavior, sales performance, and supports advanced analytics and forecasting. Retailers can leverage this data to optimize marketing, manage inventory, and boost customer engagement, ultimately driving sales and improving overall performance.
UK heatwaves drive surge in demand for home cooling as shoppers race to beat the heat
New data from Debenhams Group - home to Debenhams, Karen Millen, boohoo, boohooMAN and PrettyLittleThing - reveals how the UK’s prolonged warm weather this summer is reshaping shopping habits, with Brits rushing...
Read moreDetailsIGD: private label grows 52% faster than brands in Europe
Private label continues to outperform brands across Europe as shoppers increasingly choose retailer-owned products for quality rather than price, according to new research from IGD. Private label sales grew by...
Read moreDetailsBDO: July sees volatility in high street retail sales continue
Total like-for-like sales in discretionary categories (fashion, lifestyle and homewares) grew by +2.7% in July compared to the same month last year, according to the latest High Street Sales Tracker...
Read moreDetailsOver two-thirds of young students say AI is their biggest time-saver at university
Over two-thirds of young students (68%) say AI is their biggest time saver at university, as evolving technology positions itself in higher education and creates a clear generational divide between...
Read moreDetailsGLP-1 boom is fuelling a beauty surge with hair and skin firming products the surprise winners, LOOKFANTASTIC data shows
Hair loss remedies, collagen, and skin-firming products are surging in popularity with demand across all three categories soaring since 2023, according to new research from LOOKFANTASTIC, the UK's leading online...
Read moreDetailsRetail supply chain blind spots exposed as majority of high-risk suppliers to UK retail lack worker grievance systems
More than half of high-risk suppliers procuring to UK retail firms do not provide workers with a safe or formal way to report labour issues such as unpaid wages, excessive overtime, harassment...
Read moreDetailsMillions of illicit tobacco products seized
More than 33 million illicit cigarettes have been seized from local retail outlets in the past year as part of Operation CeCe, a joint initiative between National Trading Standards and...
Read moreDetailsLack of confidence in external finance is costing UK SMEs £54 billion, new research reveals
UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are missing out on an estimated £54 billion in revenue due to a lack of confidence in accessing external finance, according to new research...
Read moreDetailsForgotten food costing households nearly £620 a year, Bosch research reveals
New Bosch research reveals the hidden cost of food waste in British homes, with forgotten groceries and overcrowded fridges contributing to hundreds of pounds of avoidable waste each year British...
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Shandy census reveals UK’s biggest shandy-loving cities
Data from Shandy Shack, which has analysed its sales figures since launching in 2018, reveals where the nation’s shandy fans are - with cities across the UK embracing a fresh take on...
Read moreDetailsOne in three shoppers say stores fall short of their real-time expectations, as AI and digital experiences accelerate demands for in-store immediacy
Physical retail is failing to meet customers’ demands for real-time responsiveness as their expectations for more reactive retail experiences are accelerated by ecommerce and AI, the latest data from SAI,...
Read moreDetailsE-commerce retailers could unlock more than €2 million a year through better delivery management, says nShift
Delivery management is one of ecommerce's biggest opportunities to improve profitability, according to a new report from nShift. “The ROI of delivery management” report shows how a typical European retailer...
Read moreDetailsYouGov: Pimm’s and Aperol record the largest alcoholic beverage seasonal uplift
Purchase consideration for alcoholic beverage brands varies by season. Using YouGov BrandIndex data from 27 April to 26 July 2026 and comparing it with 1 December 2025 to 1 March 2026, this...
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Holiday getaways: Gulf’s research reveals the main priorities for UK drivers when it comes to service stations
As millions of Brits take to the roads for the summer holidays, new research conducted by Gulf, the leading fuel brand operated by Certas Energy has found that for many drivers, it’s as...
Read moreDetailsNearly three quarters of shoppers changed food choices as heatwave and World Cup reshaped demand
With the recent heatwave and World Cup both affecting how people ate, drank and socialised, new IGD ShopperVista research explores the shifts in consumer behaviour and what food and drink businesses can...
Read moreDetailsThree quarters of marketers say the industry is stuck in ‘survival mode’
Three quarters (74%) of UK marketers say the industry is stuck in ‘survival mode’, with nearly two thirds (64%) admitting they spend most of their time reacting to short-term requests...
Read moreDetailsYouGov: 92% of Britons use frozen food at least once per week
As the cost-of-living increases, and household budgets get tighter, are consumers turning to the freezer aisle? YouGov Profiles data explores how often consumers use frozen food, what drives their purchasing decisions,...
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Asda: families in the North £60 a week worse off than those in the South
Figures from Asda’s latest Income Tracker show that families in northern regions continue to have less money left in their pockets after essential spending than those in south, despite average UK...
Read moreDetailsConsumers prioritise delivery choice as retailers face growing pressure to offer flexibility
Research from PayPoint has revealed that consumers increasingly value having a choice of delivery and collection options when shopping online, highlighting the growing importance of flexibility for retailers looking to...
Read moreDetailsEnterprise AI increasingly embedded in workflows but humans still in control
Enterprise AI is successfully moving beyond standalone chatbots and into the core workflows that shape customer engagement across the entire business, according to research from SAP Engagement Cloud. According to SAP’s 2026 Engagement...
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