Research

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...

Digital receipts are becoming ever more prevalent throughout the UK, as increasing numbers of stores ditch paper receipts in favour of a more environmentally friendly alternative. The eco credentials of...

New research from British company Kana Earth, which has recently launched a unique UK nature carbon directory listing over 1,700 nature carbon offsetting projects, reveals that 64% of UK consumers...

Over a quarter (26%) of Brits have switched from a brand they were once loyal to due to the introduction of paid returns, according to the latest research from SAP...

The final instalment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), published today, clearly reiterates that more plant-based diets are necessary to help mitigate climate change...

Vypr, the leading product intelligence platform, has asked consumers how they'll celebrate Easter this year. 61% of the nationally representative sample from the  65,000 Vypr community polled said they'd participate...