eBay predicts a ‘Reimagined Black Friday’ as rising cost of living increases demand for non-new products
New data from eBay UK reveals 62 percent of Gen-Zs will consider shopping pre-loved this Black Friday, with a new generation of shoppers turning to non-new and [...]
The O2 applauds strong October performance with record-breaking half-term results
The Entertainment District and Outlet Shopping at The O2, which are owned and operated by Waterfront Limited Partnership, a joint venture between AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, have [...]
Refurbished revolution as Brits buy into second-hand tech
One in three Brits set to buy refurbished tech this winter, with pre-used electronics becoming more popular than second-hand clothing Environmental awareness, value for money and consumer [...]
Consumer spending slowed in October amid concerns over rising energy bills and Christmas costs
Half of Brits are cutting back on discretionary purchases to help offset rising energy bills, while October’s unseasonably warm weather delayed new clothing purchases Essential spending growth [...]
To DM, or not to DM? Brands need to earn their place in a customer’s inner circle
41 percent would be open to communication on their personal channels, such as WhatsApp, which brands can now get right each time through AI New research from Twilio reveals [...]
Christmas spending to hit £84.9bn – but purchases to fall 4.1 percent YoY, finds VoucherCodes.co.uk
UK shoppers to spend £84.9bn this Christmas - a rise of 3.3 percent (£2.7bn) on 2022 (£82.2bn) Sales volume is expected to fall 4.1 percent as consumers [...]
Super Saturday predicted to be UK’s busiest in-store shopping day of Peak Trading, according to Sensormatic Solutions
While the top five busiest shopping days fall between Black Friday and Christmas, 38 percent of UK shoppers will start Christmas shopping earlier 55 percent will Christmas [...]
Two thirds of shoppers plan to spend as much, or more, during Black Friday Cyber Monday 2023
Despite some studies indicating a challenging remainder of the year for retailers as consumers look to tighten their purse strings, shoppers around the world expect to maintain or [...]
IKEA UK announces sales growth of 11.9 percent during challenging times
IKEA UK announces sales growth of 11.9 percent during challenging times IKEA UK growth underscored by a global sales increase of 5.7 percent, announced by Ingka Group [...]
September’s sun boosted high-street spending, yet restaurants and takeaways saw cutbacks as Brits save up for Christmas
Spending on essential items accelerated, driven by grocery shopping and rising fuel prices Bars, pubs & clubs also had a positive month, likely due to sports fans [...]
80 percent will shop on October Prime Day, but Amazon shares the spotlight
More than half of shoppers feel Amazon can be beaten on discounts, with others highlighting quality and delivery advantages to looking elsewhere New research from Criteo, the [...]
One third of UK shoppers have finished Christmas shopping by Black Friday
New research from Checkout Finance provider, Divido, has found that over a third (35 percent) of Christmas shoppers plan to make most of their purchases between now and [...]
Death of the Saturday job? Gen Z turns to side hustles to make extra cash
New research reveals soaring popularity of side hustles among Gen Z Brits Three in five (58 percent) would prefer to run their own business than work in [...]
JYSK again delivers increase in turnover for financial year 2022/23
The turnover for JYSK increased by 6.3 percent reaching DKK 38.5 billion (EUR 5.2 billion) for the financial year 2022/23, setting a new record for the global [...]
“It’s the thought that counts” this Christmas as Brits look to gift meaningfully in the face of cost-of-living pressures
New research from eBay Ads UK finds consumers are taking a cautious approach to their spending this peak season due to continued price pressures Shoppers are seeking [...]
Amex research: Small businesses shake things up to win customers and boost sales
American Express research reveals about two thirds (66 percent) of small and medium sized businesses plan to diversify their customer offer to strengthen business performance Amex is [...]
Christmasworld Trends 24+ to celebrate the coming festive season
As the leading international trade fair for seasonal and Christmas decorations, Christmasworld sets the trends for the coming festive season. For this, the trend bureau bora.herke.palmisano collects [...]
High street spending slowed during rainy August, while ‘Barbenheimer’ doubled cinema ticket sales
‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ led to a blockbuster month for cinemas, up 101 percent International travel spending held up, while pharmacy, health & beauty stores were boosted by [...]
Oh Polly Group achieves outstanding financial performance
Oh Polly Group is thrilled to announce its financial results for the fiscal year ending April 2023. The company reported revenues of £113 million and a profit [...]
Back-to-school: How retailers can get it right
By Rob Shaw, SVP Global Sales at Fluent Commerce Every parent has been there: The last-minute rush to get back-to-school supplies just before the new year begins. [...]
March 2025 issue
2025 A1 Buyers Guide
