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As an increasing number of fashion firms pledge to reduce their carbon footprints, innovators are responding with new tools for brands and manufacturers to hold themselves accountable and help shoppers make better purchasing decisions, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Beth Wright, Apparel Correspondent at GlobalData, says: “Innovators are taking action to help […]
Worried UK consumers will continue to shun shops in 2020 due to COVID-19, according to a new UK consumer survey from GlobalData
‘- Only a third of UK consumers (excluding those in Scotland) have visited non-essential shops since they re-opened in June* – UK online spend is forecast to rise by over £15bn this year with 55.9% of consumers spending more online as a result of the outbreak – 51.7% of UK consumers do not expect their daily […]
FCO’s latest announcement adds more confusion to the return of cruises
Following news that the FCO only advises against ‘sea-going’ cruise ship travel; Ben Cordwell, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the FCO’s announcement: “The FCO’s latest announcement is a ‘U-Turn’ on the statement released last week, advising against travel on all types of cruises. Although, […]
Agile ASOS rides out COVID-19 storm
Following today’s release of ASOS figures for the four months to 30 June 2020, Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘As an online pureplay ASOS has had a lot less problems to deal with than many of its store-operating competitors in recent months but despite this, it still […]
Sales loss in Q4 will not dampen long-term prospects for Dunelm
Following today’s release of Dunelm Q4 figures for FY2020, Emily Stella, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Dunelm’s Q4 results paint a similar picture to other non-essential retailers over the lockdown period: sky-high online sales growth that cannot counterbalance devastated store sales. But, there is one difference, which is that […]
Strong online performance not enough to push Dixons Carphone into positive territory
Following today’s release of Dixons Carphone FY figures for 2019/20, Zoe Mills, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Despite a strong performance online, Dixons Carphone’s mobile phone arm held back its performance with both group sales and profit witnessing a notable decline. Its results continue to be polarised with UK […]
Future trading conditions will have DFS sitting on pins and needles despite initial surge in orders
Following today’s release of DFS FY figures for 2019/20, Matthew Walton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘DFS, the first furniture specialist to announce how it has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, has reported a revenue drop of 27.2% for FY2019/20 to circa £725m, as second-half revenue fell by over […]
Ocado running at full speed as it preps for imminent switch to M&S products
Following today’s release of Ocado H1 figures for 2019/20, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘When viewed in isolation, Ocado’s H1 retail revenue growth figure of +27.2% makes it look like it has thrived through the crisis. COVID-19 lockdown restrictions (and a desire from consumers to avoid stores) created a […]
AO World benefits as COVID-19 encourages online purchases
Following today’s release of AO FY figures for 2019/20, Zoe Mills, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘AO World has produced a strong set of results in the UK while its European arm faltered – a reversal of fortunes for the electricals specialist compared to recent years, owing to the […]
Bleak Outlook for Foodservice as a Third of Global Consumers Say Given the Choice They Will Work from Home Post-pandemic, Says GlobalData
LONDON, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Lockdown has created a work-from-home-revolution and with almost a third (*31%) of global consumers confirming that they do not plan to return to the office post-pandemic, we are set for a new revolution in consumer behavior, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Some sectors of the global foodservice […]
boohoo allegations mark a turning point in fashion’s transparency problem, says GlobalData
As the boohoo group faces allegations of modern slavery in a supplier’s factory in Leicester, ASOS, Zalando and Next have removed products from its brands. Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on this news; “Though questions about boohoo’s ethics have not hindered its impressive growth previously, […]
Food boxes prepped to stay on the menu at supermarkets as 64.5% of customers would buy again
Prepacked food boxes are proving a popular option for the growing number of shoppers prioritising speed of delivery over flexibility of product choice, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Thomas Brereton, Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “While only 10.3% of UK shoppers have purchased a food box from a supermarket since the start of […]
Athleisure affords JD Sports greater protection from COVID-19
Following today’s release of JD Sports FY figures for 2019/20, Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Following another strong year in FY2019/20 delivering results that other clothing players would envy, JD Sports now has plenty of problems on its plate trying to make a success of recently bought back […]
WiFi connectivity has been key ingredient for cable MVNOs during COVID-19
Cable companies’ mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) continued luring customers from their larger mobile network operator rivals during Q1 2020, as COVID-19’s impact highlighted the logic behind their WiFi-centric business models. However, the ongoing pandemic threatens to slow their trajectory, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. A recent report by GlobalData analyses three cable […]
Millennial influencers will be indispensable in travel sector recovery
Elite and young independent travelers are crucial to the recovery of the travel sector as they are likely to be the first tourists to embark on international travel, however according to a survey by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, *35% of Gen Z and *48% of Gen Y are still extremely concerned about COVID-19. […]
COVID-19 will redefine convenient consumption
The notion of convenience will take on new meaning at mealtimes as cocooning consumers re-evaluate their priorities. Indeed, the once-appealing notion of ‘breakfast on-the-go’ may be rendered irrelevant as consumers make more conscious efforts to stay home and slow down their hectic lifestyles, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The company’s report, […]
Travel insurance set for slow recovery as ‘new normal’ means fewer business trips
Grounded flights around the world has brought the travel insurance market to a standstill with the sector set for a slow recovery as business travel will be slow to return, according to GlobalData a leading data and analytics company. Whilst business travel accounts for a small proportion of total travel insurance policies held by consumers, it […]
Value offer will enable Primark to retain appeal following COVID-19
Following today’s release of Primark Q3 YTD figures for 2019/20, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Though Primark has severely suffered since the outbreak of COVID-19, as store closures and a lack of a transactional website forced it to suspend trading for nearly three months, its sales since reopening […]
Topps buoyed by a resilient June performance
Following today’s release of Topps Tiles Q3 figures for 2019/20, Matt Walton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘While Topps’ average weekly sales in Q3 were less than half of last year, it will be encouraged by the strong recovery throughout the quarter with sales for the final week of […]
Robust digital operations puts Sainsbury’s in good stead to handle shifting channel demand
Following today’s release of Sainsbury’s Q1 figures for FY2020/21, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Sainsbury’s Q1 results are a pleasing read, with positives stemming largely from its ability to meet changing customer habits as a result of heavy digital investment over the past five years. Grocery sales grew […]