Data

More retail workers ended 2025 feeling unhappier and at risk of working while unwell and quitting their jobs, as concerns around high employment costs, redundancies and rising levels of retail crime took hold.    The Retail Trust and global consulting firm AlixPartners’ new Retail People Index found wellbeing steadily...

With calls for greater accessibility, a new poll of 6,000 disabled people reveals the brands loved by the community. About 16 million people in the UK live with a disability....

New independent research from Billion Dollar Boy Group, global leaders in creator-led brand building, highlights how AI is reshaping the future of product discovery, online shopping, and the role of the creator economy....

A new study into the unique peculiarities of British hotel breakfast behaviour has uncovered a widespread culture of politeness, hesitation and self-consciousness at breakfast buffets across the nation. The poll of 2,000 Brits found that eight in 10 admit to...

Shopping habits in the UK are changing. Alongside traditional stores, more people are buying through social media, online marketplaces and second-hand platforms. But where are shoppers choosing to spend their...

Retail sales volumes are estimated to have risen by 1.8% in January 2026, following a rise of 0.4% in December 2025 and a fall of 0.4% in November 2025, according...

London retail and leisure demand surged in January, with enquiries from new entrants across retail, F&B, and leisure (including gyms, health and wellbeing operators) rising 108% year-on-year, from 12 in...

UK fashion marketers are beginning to question whether reacting to hype in real time is actually worth it, indicating a shift in how UK fashion brands create relevance with customers....

UK e-commerce order volumes surged in the lead up to Valentine’s Day 2026, with significant year on year (YoY) growth recorded earlier in the week as shoppers planned and prioritised...

The UK’s delivery system has reached breaking point, under increasing pressure as online shopping volumes rise and lifestyles become more time pressured. Millions of consumers spend hours every week waiting...

Dragonpass, the $1 billion global loyalty platform serving more than 40 million members worldwide, today releases its Great British Take-Off Report 2026. Based on a nationally representative UK study, the data...

Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX:AMC), a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, has launched its latest consumer insight report, Recycled Content, Real Impact, exploring how shoppers perceive the use of post‑consumer recycled (PCR)...

Dematic, a global leader in supply chain automation, has today launched The UK’s Automation Tipping Point, a new study examining how labour shortages, constrained real estate, heightened consumer expectations, and the rapid...

Akeneo, the Product Experience (PX) leader, today published the results from its latest PX Pulse survey focused on consumers' growing interest in sustainable shopping options and re-commerce. Sustainability has quickly...

Even as January passes, the winter months can still feel long - but there’s good news: simple habits and everyday pleasures can lift spirits and spark more laughter. New research...

Aldi is predicting a bumper year for at-home Valentine’s Day celebrations, as shoppers look for thoughtful and affordable ways to celebrate special occasions with high-quality food and drink. New figures...

Food insecurity is taking a hidden toll on millions of people’s mental health and self-esteem, according to new research from award-winning social enterprise Community Shop. For many, the struggle to...

Set against a growth forecast projecting the market to reach £56.2 billion by 2030, convenience retailers face a period marked by both opportunities and headwinds.  In its latest report, IGD...

Valentine’s Day 2026 is shaping up to be a distinctly home‑centred occasion, as new supermarket data shows friends and couples who are celebrating are increasingly planning breakfast, brunch, and dinner...

New Google Trends data shows UK interest in artificial intelligence (AI) for logistics reached its highest recorded level in late January 2026, signalling a shift from experimentation toward operational deployment....