Research

Despite high inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty, UK ecommerce companies significantly increased investment in their businesses during Q1 2023, compared to Q4 2022. According to data released by Juni, the financial platform...

Amid rising inflation, 53% of Irish shoppers admit that they are using more vouchers and money off coupons to do their shopping as 71% of Irish consumers say they are spending...

Despite the Nation’s long-standing love of English Breakfast tea, new research reveals ahead of National Tea Day on April 21st, that Brits are moving away from tradition with over half (55%) opting...

The continued cost-of-living squeeze is prompting consumers to switch their grocery spend to discounter supermarkets, such as Aldi and Lidl, as well as making shoppers less loyal to the grocery...

A new report released today by energy and sustainability consultancy Advantage Utilities suggests that new Government incentives coupled with the continued wholesale energy crisis now makes renewable energy generators the...

The subject of the tech skills gap remains a hot topic of conversation in both tech and wider business circles, with Fortune recently reporting on how the gap may well widen if uptake of...

UK manufacturers are dangerously overstocked, carrying an average £102k in additional product according to new research released today. The Cash Flow and Overstock report, by inventory management software provider Unleashed, analysed...

A new report from Bloomberg Intelligence, Global Apparel the Rise of Rental, Resale and Repair, explores how apparel and footwear companies are developing operating models to address concerns of high emissions and...

Demand from chief marketing officers (CMOs) for social media support has increased significantly, with many more brands keen to gain access to communities and influencers, a survey has found. The...

According to new research from Scandit, the leader in smart data capture, 87% of drivers in the UK are irritated by a lack of functionality in the device they use for operational...

A new report published by NatWest and Retail Economics has found that the uncertain economic backdrop continues to have an impact on retail and leisure spending in 2023. NatWest’s 2023 Retail and...

A forecast according to retail experts MRI Springboard indicates that over the 2023 Easter weekend footfall will be +5.1% higher than over the same three trading days in the week...

New search data from MediaVision as part of its annual fashion report has revealed 'bridge’ brands such as Phase Eight, Cos and Birkenstock are growing in popularity among fashion consumers....

 Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY), a global leader in materials science and digital identifications solutions, today publishes its latest "Digital Consumer Behavior" report produced in partnership with audience insights company GWI. The study examined the...

Nearly six out of 10 European organisations (59%) across ecommerce, manufacturing, retail, transport and logistics supply chain, and wholesale say their investment in the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) delivery model has increased...

Authenticity is now a key new driver for revenue and loyalty among UK shoppers as the trend for more mindful consumption continues, the latest research from Asendia, the leader in international...

Three years on from the start of the UK’s first lockdown, on 23rd March, new insight from Barclays reveals which consumer trends adopted during the pandemic have stood the test...

A new nationwide study by Lindt, to mark the beginning of Spring, has revealed the list of everyday things that bring us joy and lift our spirits, with a good...

Retail market complexity has increased by over 2180% in just four years, putting huge pressure on CEOs looking to grow, maintain or save their businesses. Understanding future market trends in...

Emotions run high among UK shoppers, new research has revealed. ‘Comfort’ (34%), ‘curiosity’ (28%) and ‘nostalgia’ (19%) are among the top feelings consumers experience when buying a new product, according...