June’s warm weather boosted spending on clothing, pubs and outdoor retailers, yet restaurants continued to struggle as Brits cut back on dining out
Spending on clothing saw its highest growth in almost a year, as shoppers snapped up new summer outfits Restaurants fell at their sharpest rate since January, yet [...]
Get ready to soak up the summer vibes at Home & Gift!
Are you a buyer or retailer looking for the latest products all in one place? Then you need to be at the buyers’ festival of the summer [...]
Consumers driven online to save money on health and beauty as cost-of-living crisis bites
Consumers are now increasingly shopping online to find cheaper health and beauty products as the ongoing cost-of-living crisis drives shoppers away from preferred brands. The survey of [...]
Boohoo taps global icon, Barbie® to launch limited edition collection
Boohoo, global e-tailer has announced that they have teamed up with global icon Barbie® to launch a limited edition capsule collection that is equal parts feminine and [...]
Younger Brits leading rise in second-hand electronics sales, finds eBay Ads
New insights from eBay Ads show that while Black Friday is still important for electronics sales, interest in second-hand and refurbished tech is surging across the year, [...]
Supermarket sales heat up for ice-cream, soft drinks and treats as British shoppers embrace sunny days
Brits spend £1.1bn more on groceries in-store than this time last year, as online grocery sales slow. Convenience stores benefit with 11.3 percent growth in the last [...]
The store is now the most impulsive shopping channel for 54 percent of UK consumers, ADvendio’s research shows
The store is now the channel where consumers are most likely to make impulse purchases, according to the latest research from ADvendio, the omnichannel advertising solution provider. Original [...]
The £7 billion World Cup spending opportunity
New study reveals the huge disposable income and spending power of the 2023 Women’s World Cup audience in the UK The Women's World Cup, the premier event [...]
Father’s Day delivers a mixed bag for online retailers
UK e-commerce retailers saw revenue dip but Average Order Value (AOV) surged in the lead up to Father’s Day on 18th June 2023, data from the e-commerce [...]
Consumer card spending grew just 3.6 percent in May, while food price inflation pushes grocery spending to its highest growth in two years
Spending on non-essential items rose just 3.0 percent due to consumers cutting back to manage household bills, while inconsistent weather hampered spend on clothing Shoppers are concerned [...]
One in five Brits prioritising festivals over holidays this summer, finds eBay Ads
Latest research from eBay Ads finds this summer’s festival season is set to be the biggest in years, as fashion items and sustainable festival essentials top Brits’ [...]
Liverpool ONE’s performance hits the high notes with £19.9m boost thanks to Eurovison
Grosvenor has revealed the full extent of Eurovision’s positive impact on Liverpool ONE, revealing record-breaking footfall and sales results, following the hosting of the event by Liverpool [...]
Can supermarkets win shoppers back with supply chain changes?
By Adam Yee, Senior Consultant and retail expert at global tech consulting firm, Slalom The end of March marked a record high for UK supermarket inflation. It’s [...]
Cream, custard, champagne and fizz boost UK grocery sales to £2.8bn over Coronation week
Despite the cost-of-living crisis, UK grocery sales during the week of the Coronation exceeded those recorded for the Platinum Jubilee week in 2022 Brits celebrated the coronation [...]
London Designer Outlet exceeds previous records as it enters 10th year of trading with strongest ever Q1
London Designer Outlet (LDO) achieved its strongest ever April, with sales increasing 16 percent YOY and 17 percent since pre-pandemic (2019) Q1 sales at the LDO amounted [...]
Eurovision spending set to provide UK retailers and hospitality venues with £470m boost
Retailers predicted to make £244 million as 9.9 million UK shoppers stock up on food and drink to enjoy at home across the contest Retailers set to [...]
Consumer spending grew just 4.3 percent in April, yet summer holiday planning and Eurovision ticket sales boosted travel and entertainment
Grocery spending continues to track below inflation, as shoppers switch to lower-priced products and seek out discounted “yellow sticker” items Entertainment enjoyed a noticeable uplift, boosted by [...]
Charles Clinkard sees in-store sales soar as confidence in the high street returns
Independent footwear retailer, Charles Clinkard, has announced it has seen an 8 percent increase in in-store sales since April 2022, as confidence in the British high street returns. [...]
Brit families unite over a Coronation Quiche
78 percent will watch Coronation at home Three quarters of people will watch it with family only 55 percent of people will be trying Coronation Quiche 25 [...]
Gloucester Quays continues to make waves with growing sales
Peel L&P has announced that Gloucester Quays grew its sales across the last financial year by 6 percent, in another show of strength for the premier South [...]
September 2023 issue
2023 A1 Buyers Guide
