Gen Z boosts subscription economy, tripling spend from older generations
The younger generation is driving the subscription economy, with over 9 in 10 surveyed subscribing to at least one service and spending an average of £300 a month, outspending [...]
Brits prioritise their gardens as spring spending kicks off
New research from eBay Advertising finds that while 7 in 10 UK garden owners intend to spend on their outdoor space this year, value is a driving [...]
British weather drives surges in online spending
As temperatures soared at the weekend, so too did the number of online shopping transactions related to getting back outdoors, with a 137 percent increase on the average weekend [...]
Demand for high-protein foods soars, fuelled by social media trends and the shift from ultra-processed foods
New data from Ocado reveals demand for high-protein foods is soaring, with searches more than doubling (+105 percent) since last year Consumers are shifting towards natural protein [...]
Health-conscious Britain: The UK’s Health and Wellness boom revealed
Consumer spend analysis in January shows Brits embracing healthier lifestyles, driving a surge in nutrition and fitness spending. Gym and fitness spending is rising, led by 18-34-year-olds, [...]
Valentine’s Day 2025 trends: Consumers shift from traditional lingerie to practical and creative gifting
Less traditional gifting sectors seeing surge as DIY grows 329 percent Sales of lingerie dropped 40 percent Arts and crafts AOV up 36 percent as Brits get [...]
Despite ubiquitous ‘members only’ pricing driving discount fatigue, 28 percent of shoppers will only shop with retailers offering loyalty pricing perks, finds RTS researchDespite ubiquitous ‘members only’ pricing driving discount fatigue, 28 percent of shoppers will only shop with retailers offering loyalty pricing perks, finds RTS research
Despite ubiquitous ‘members only’ pricing driving discount fatigue, 28 percent of shoppers will only shop with retailers offering loyalty pricing perks, finds RTS research
With many retailers offering members’ pricing within their loyalty programmes, the ubiquity of loyalty pricing means it could be losing its appeal as a perk among shoppers, [...]
Only one third of consumers buy Valentine’s gifts on the high street, Yodel says
Just a third (37 percent) of consumers are looking to high street retailers for gifts this Valentine’s Day, down from 51 percent in 2024, according to new [...]
How brands can charm their way to Valentine’s Day
By Sarah Tsirkas, Retail Industry Director at Teads UK Each year, the media industry orbits around key cultural milestones, from big moments in international sport or pop [...]
Quest for adventure, opulence, sustainability and nostalgia to drive independent retail’s must-have products in 2025
Online wholesale marketplace Faire’s 2025 forecast has revealed four major consumer and product trends transforming how independent retailers can connect with shoppers this year Independent retailers will stock [...]
Retailers set for a £3.04bn boost from shoppers this ‘panic-weekend’
£3.04bn to be spent this ‘Panic Weekend’ (21st - 22nd Dec) 39.3 million people to shop in-store and online over the weekend ‘Super Saturday’ to drive £1.53m [...]
Super Saturday footfall to rise +0.5 percent year-on-year, with intensified brand switching to grow discount retailers’ share of Christmas spend
Super Saturday (21st Dec 2024) is expected to drive a rise in retail footfall, as last-minute shoppers descend on stores, according to RetailNext, the analytics solution for bricks [...]
The UK is set for pre-loved party season as more than a quarter of adults plan to buy second-hand outfits over Christmas and New Year
Oxfam is calling for an end to throwaway festive fashion as nearly 30 percent of adults admit new party purchases were only worn once More than one [...]
Enthusiastic UK shoppers drive e-commerce sales up 7 percent during the five-day shopping event
UK shoppers shook off their high-price weariness and leaned into the annual shopping festival including Black Friday and Cyber Monday, driving online sales 7 percent higher than [...]
Footfall boost continues into the Black Friday weekend, according to Sensormatic Solutions Shoppertrak Analytics
After a +4.8 percent year-on-year boost to in-store traffic on Black Friday (29th Nov 2024), footfall on the Saturday of the Black Friday weekend (30th Nov 2024) [...]
A quarter of UK consumers plan to treat themselves this Christmas, finds Blackhawk Network (BHN)
22 percent of UK consumers plan to buy themselves gifts this Christmas 47 percent of UK consumers plan to turn to AI to help with Christmas gifts [...]
Consumers now expect retailers to provide personalised offers, finds new American Express research
New research from American Express reveals shoppers are becoming increasingly discerning when it comes to winning their loyalty – with retailers responding by prioritising new tailored ways [...]
Black Friday weekend spending to hit £9.14bn as shoppers stock up for Christmas
Shoppers expected to spend £9.14bn this Black Friday Weekend (29th Nov – 2nd Dec) – up 4.5 percent YoY Black Friday sales up 5.6 percent YoY to [...]
Research reveals consumers want to shop local this festive season as small business pop-up from Mastercard and Worldpay arrives at Birmingham’s BullringResearch reveals consumers want to shop local this festive season as small business pop-up from Mastercard and Worldpay arrives at Birmingham’s Bullring
Research reveals consumers want to shop local this festive season as small business pop-up from Mastercard and Worldpay arrives at Birmingham’s Bullring
Mastercard research shows 72 percent of Birmingham residents want to shop local this festive season, while 82 percent say small businesses are important to the local economy [...]
Millennials will return a quarter of all Black Friday fashion purchases, according to True Fit’s research
Millennials and Gen Z shoppers are expected to be the highest returning demographics when it comes to sending back fashion purchases bought on Black Friday this year, [...]
March 2025 issue
2024 A1 Buyers Guide
