Reports
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Brits prioritise hobbies and value in 2025spending, says new AliExpress report
AliExpress, an international online retail marketplace under Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group, today launched its first Consumer Insights Report of 2025. The report highlights the shift in consumer spending habits...
New product directory gives clear access to carbon reduction claims from leading brands
An online directory of products bearing the Carbon Trust label has been launched today, making it easier than ever for climate-conscious consumers to access verified evidence on carbon reduction claims...
UK restaurants turn to technology and innovation as they continue to navigate economic headwinds
Square, the technology company that makes commerce and financial services easy and accessible, has today released early insights from its forthcoming annual Future of Commerce report, providing a unique look...
Rural Shop Report 2025: rural retailers providing crucial support to isolated communities
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has celebrated the investment, community contribution and range of services provided by the UK’s almost 19,000 rural convenience stores, despite significant challenges ahead. The...
JCB unveils a new e-book that empowers merchants and acquirers to harness growth drivers in the European region
JCB International Co, Ltd, the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co, Ltd, Japan’s only international payment brand, has today released a new e-book "The Evolution of Payments: Key Growth Drivers...
Nation’s breakfast habits revealed in Kellogg’s Big Breakfast Audit
Changing morning routines have reshaped our breakfast habits, with a third (32%) now working during breakfast, combining meals with meetings or "Zoom and cereal" sessions. Some consider breakfast to be...
EY SuperScalers report shows impact of UK’s leading women entrepreneurs
The £7bn contribution of the UK's female SuperScaled companies to the national economy could dwindle without a stronger support for the next wave of women entrepreneurs, according to a new...
RPC releases Retail Compass report examining sustainability priorities for retailers/consumer brands
As the retail regulatory landscape continues to develop at pace and affordability and sustainability remain important for consumers, ESG poses a variety of opportunities and challenges for those in the...
People facing food insecurity in the UK are more than twice as likely to be living with a mental health condition – new report from The Food Foundation
A new report published today by The Food Foundation has found that:- People living in households facing food insecurity were over twice as likely to be living with a mental...
Fyffes announces release of its 2023 Human Rights Report
Fyffes is pleased to announce the release of its 2023 Human Rights Report, highlighting the company’s continued leadership in human rights and environmental due diligence. This year’s report ensures Fyffes...
Food companies make products healthier at accelerated pace, says new IGD report
A new report from IGD’s Health team reveals that many UK food companies have responded to restrictions on the in-store promotions of foods high in fat, sugar, and salt, by...
New Tetra Pak report reveals UK food shoppers’ environmental conscience
UK consumers are now actively considering the environment alongside their individual health when buying food, according to Tetra Pak’s Index 2023. These environmentally conscious consumers labelled ‘Climatarians’ are willing to alter their...
Tesco Christmas Report 2023: Christmas excitement is at its peak, more meat on the menu and Gen Z making a Brussels Sprouts U-turn – this year’s big trends revealed
Tesco, the UK’s biggest supermarket, is launching its sixth annual Christmas report to offer a unique look into how the UK plans to celebrate this year. This year people are...
Fresh Del Monte releases its annual sustainability report
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc, owner of the UK’s leading canned fruit brand, Del Monte®, has released its 2022 Sustainability Report, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to conserving the planet. For decades, Del Monte...
ACS: forecourt retailers continuing to invest in range of services and tech for customers
The 2023 Forecourt Report, published today by the Association of Convenience Stores, has highlighted the challenges and future opportunities for forecourt convenience retailers amid a changing fuel and vehicle market....
Savvy calls for standardisation of gift card industry to drive seamless customer experiences
Savvy, the leading gift card processing solutions expert, is calling for standardisation of the gift card industry with up-to-date technology that better protects consumers and meets their changing needs. In...
IGD named in a Defra-commissioned review into labour shortages
IGD, the organisation that delivers positive social impact in partnership with the food and consumer goods industry, has been named in a Defra-commissioned review into labour shortages. The review recognises...
UK retail rewards programmes contribute £74.9 billion in retail spend – equivalent to 4.9%, report finds
As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, a new report by shopping rewards experts Webloyalty and economists Cebr has revealed the pressures both the UK retail sector and...
Retail staff are UK’s happiest ‘deskless’ employees, finds new report
A new study delving into the experiences at work of 3000 UK ‘deskless’ staff has revealed retail employees feel most appreciated by their managers and are more likely to recommend...
Majority of retailers rely on collaborative data to build more accurate sales plans, Relex report finds
Today, most retailers and suppliers are engaging in some level of data sharing to improve their sales and supply chain planning processes. However, many are struggling to make effective and...
