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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Millions of UK pet owners could be feeding their dog or cat a diet that no longer meets their nutritional needs, without realising it, according to new research from Pets...

The future of food won't be built on bigger portions. It'll be built on better ones. That's the conclusion from Henry Dimbleby's Bramble Intelligence, which has named protein challenger, Better Nature, in its inaugural Intelligence 40 - a showcase of the companies it believes are...

The UK’s mid-market retailers could provide vital routes to employment for young people, according to new research from accountancy and advisory firm BDO LLP, but heightened business costs and skills barriers...

New research commissioned by Lidl GB shows that Britain will meet its 2026 Planetary Health Diet Overshoot Day by tomorrow (Saturday 25th July). This marks the tipping point where the...

Retail sales volumes are estimated to have risen by 1.0% in June 2026, the latest data from the Office for National Statistics reveals. This followed a rise of 1.2% in...

GLP-1s could transform the way food and drink manufacturers approach flavour and texture innovation as three in four (77%) users say the medication has changed how they experience products, including...

IGD has released its Global health and beauty trends 2026 report, offering in-depth analysis of shopper behaviour, retail technology and sustainability trends to help retailers and suppliers stay ahead. The report identifies five key global health and beauty trends: Holistic health and...

CI&T, a global AI deployment partner for tech-integrated business solutions, today launched its latest consumer insights, Retail Tech Report: Agentic Commerce Edition, examining how modern purchase pathways are evolving, what is...

The summer holiday season is in full swing, and with that comes the dreaded hand luggage limits and changing climates needing adapted beauty routines. With this, travel beauty minis are...

New research commissioned by Tetra Pak reveals that UK consumers increasingly see food affordability, security and sustainability as closely connected challenges, highlighting an opportunity for the new Government to strengthen the resilience of the UK's food system...

The first-ever definitive data has been released to rank UK and European destinations for edible souvenirs, as 'Grocery Tourism' booms with travellers making a beeline for local supermarkets and delis...