Pivotal moment for retail as Next shuts online operation
Following the decision by UK clothing retailer Next to shut its online operations down last night, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a...
27 March, 2020
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Exemplary ethics will pay off beyond the coronavirus outbreak
In the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, retailers that have made bold commitments to their staff, customers and the wider community will be remembered...
27 March, 2020
Coronavirus to wipe out one fifth of UK fashion spend in 2020
The UK clothing & footwear sector will bear the brunt of the coronavirus’ (COVID-19) impact on retail, with 2020 sales down £11.1bn on 2019, according...
26 March, 2020
Coronavirus to take £12.6bn out of UK retail spend in 2020
The impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) will wipe £12.6bn from retail sales this year, according to preliminary forecasts by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company....
23 March, 2020
Online sales will not be enough to supplement lost Mother’s Day spend in stores
Mother’s Day spend in the UK in 2020 will be significantly down on last year as consumers avoid physical stores in fear of coronavirus (COVID-19),...
20 March, 2020
Superdry’s comeback firmly in doubt as coronavirus hits its recovery
Following today’s news (Wednesday 18 March) that Superdry has issued a profit warning; Kate Ormrod, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
18 March, 2020
Laura Ashley’s collapse amid coronavirus outbreak is a sign of things to come
Following today’s news that Laura Ashley has filed for administration amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, Amy Higginbotham, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
17 March, 2020
Carphone Warehouse store closures essential to adapt to the changing mobile market
In response to Dixons Carphone’s announcement that it is closing all 531 standalone Carphone Warehouse stores, Zoe Mills, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
17 March, 2020
Focus on smaller firms leaves retail chains pinning hopes on ‘fundamental’ review of business rates, says GlobalData
Following the UK Government’s budget announcement today (Wednesday 11 March);Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his...
11 March, 2020
Tesco’s new price campaign is an aggressive attempt to negate the lure of Aldi’s price reputation
Following the news of Tesco’s new campaign to match hundreds of prices against discounter Aldi; Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
05 March, 2020
34.6% of UK women think retailers should mark International Women’s Day with charity, says GlobalData
International Women’s Day is fast approaching, and 81.6% of UK women interviewed by data and analytics company GlobalData are aware of this long-established event. When...
05 March, 2020
Coronavirus to wipe US$8.3bn off APAC duty-free market in 2020, says GlobalData
According to GlobalData’s pre-crisis forecast, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) duty-free sales are forecast to reach US$43.4bn in 2020, backed by high growth in countries such as China, India...
04 March, 2020
Convenience and experience emerge as differentiating factors in dynamic retail environment, says GlobalData
On the back of intensifying competition in the retail industry, customers have become more demanding when it comes to convenience and the shopping experience, as they know that...
27 February, 2020
Paytm’s local focus via MyStore provides a key advantage in India’s digital commerce expansion, says GlobalData
Paytm announced its entry into social commerce in Feb 2020 with its MyStore functionality, after carrying out beta version of the app for a while. MyStore is...
26 February, 2020
Amazon’s accelerating growth is cause for concern at clothing competitors, says GlobalData
Amazon’s recent results show that it achieved its highest UK revenue growth of 20.7% in the past five years in 2019, which is worrying news...
24 February, 2020
UK food and grocery market set to be worth £174.5bn by 2024, with the big four set to lose out
While the size of the UK food & grocery market is set to grow 15.0% between 2019 and 2024 to £174.5bn, the Big Four grocers...
13 February, 2020
UK consumers to spend over £1bn on Valentine’s Day in 2020
Valentine’s Day is set to be worth just over £1bn in 2020, up 0.6% on 2019 as shoppers spend on this occasion remains squeezed by...
12 February, 2020
CMA’s initial ruling proves death knell for JD Sports/Footasylum deal
In response to the CMA’s provisional findings on the proposed JD Sports/Footasylum merger; Kate Ormrod, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
11 February, 2020
Government’s broadband initiatives to drive New Zealand’s fixed market revenue between 2019 and 2024, says GlobalData
The total fixed services revenue in New Zealand is expected to increase at a sluggish compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.8% during 2019-2024, according to GlobalData,...
11 February, 2020
China’s JinkoSolar preserves its leading global solar PV module shipment rank in 2019
JinkoSolar has emerged as the leading company in terms of global solar photovoltaic (PV) module shipments in 2019. The company also secured top position in...
10 February, 2020
APAC’s airport retail market to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2019 to 2024, offer growth opportunities for retailers, says GlobalData
The emergence of Asia-Pacific (APAC) as a global economic hub and popular tourist destination in the last decade along with a sharp rise in low cost air...
07 February, 2020
Rising mobile data services to boost overall mobile service revenue growth in Indonesia through 2024, says GlobalData
The total telecom and pay-TV services revenue in Indonesia is set to register a moderate compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7% between 2019 and...
06 February, 2020
JioMart to boost online grocery retailing in India by connecting offline vendors with households, says GlobalData
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) had announced its entry into online grocery retailing via a new e-commerce platform, JioMart, in August 2019 and started a pilot for the...
05 February, 2020
Aviation industry needs to take real action towards environmental sustainability with 125 million passengers forecast to fly to and from UK airports by 2023
Following the news (Tuesday 4 February) that the UK's aviation industry is promising to reduce its net carbon emissions to zero by 2050;Ben Cordwell, Associate...
04 February, 2020
Coronavirus outbreak can drastically impact the technology road map for 2020, says GlobalData
The coronavirus outbreak is now entering a crucial phase with the WHO declaring it as a global health emergency. While the economic impact of the outbreak will...
31 January, 2020
Hybrid cloud services to drive APAC enterprise cloud services revenue to US$256bn by 2023, says GlobalData
The marketplace for enterprise cloud computing related services in Asia-Pacific (APAC) is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19% from US$107.6bn in...
27 January, 2020
Sustainability is the top theme for 2020
In 2020, sustainability will be the most important theme discussed in corporate boardrooms worldwide, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest report, ‘Sustainability...
24 January, 2020
Coupe leaves Sainsbury’s dreaming of what-ifs around Asda merger, says GlobalData
Following the announcement that Sainsbury’s Mike Coupe will be replaced by Simon Roberts; Patrick O’Brien, Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
22 January, 2020
Destination and resort spa visitation grew at a CAGR of 8.5% in Kenya between 2015 and 2019
Spa tourism in Kenya has been excelling at a swift rate. From 2015 to 2019, spa visitation grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...
22 January, 2020
Beales’ falls into administration as it failed to keep up with changing shopping habits
Following today’s news (Monday 20 January) that Beales has fallen into administration; Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her...
20 January, 2020
Strong Black Friday performance not enough to save Christmas for ailing retailers
Although a number of retailers reported strong sales growth over the *Black Friday period in a heavily promotional Q4, this was not enough to boost...
17 January, 2020
Package holiday industry to be worth US$632bn by 2023
In light of the demise of the 178 year old operator, Thomas Cook, there has been much chaos and uncertainty surrounding the package holiday market. However,...
16 January, 2020
Virtual reality paving the way for enhanced safety and efficiency in the power industry
Virtual reality (VR) technology can help the power industry to deliver workforce training and education in an immersive environment. The VR market, worth nearly $7bn...
08 January, 2020
India to become US$2.3bn revenue market for CRM offerings in 2023, says GlobalData
The overall spending on customer relationship management (CRM) in India is set to reach about US$2.3bn in 2023, says GlobalData, a leading data and analyst...
08 January, 2020
Five key issues for retailers in 2020
Retail in mature Western economies will continue to suffer challenges, with further casualties, as the sector evolves to meet the fast changing demands of the...
03 January, 2020
Offshore energy integration plays a key role in the UK’s move towards its net zero target
The UK’s upstream regulator, Oil and Gas Authority (OGA), in its recent study titled ‘UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) Energy Integration: Interim Findings’ claims that integrating...
23 December, 2019
Affordable 5G phones will soon be a reality
Currently, 5G phones on the US market are priced at a premium; a majority cost over $1,000. However, this is set to change as chipmakers...
23 December, 2019
Sustainability, solo cruising and wearable technology to shape the cruise industry in 2020
As 2019 draws to a close, Laura Beaton, Research Analyst, Travel and Tourism at leading data and analytics company GlobalData, looks at the key trends...
19 December, 2019
Ground-breaking report sheds new light on UK’s best performing shopping centres
Westfield’s two London centres – Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City – have retained the top two spots intu boasts the most centres in...
19 December, 2019
UK owns seven of top ten mega capacity offshore wind projects globally
The global offshore wind market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 16.2% between 2019 and 2030, reaching a cumulative capacity...
18 December, 2019
Eversource Energy’s 2030 carbon neutrality objective could spur sector-wide drive for sustainability
Eversource Energy, a prominent power and gas utility in Northeastern US, has announced its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030, making it the first...
17 December, 2019
Election result to give retailers a much-needed boost, but could be short-lived
Following the news that the Conservative Party has secured a majority in the 2019 UK general election; Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, offers his...
13 December, 2019
Oman to emerge as key GCC travel destination as international arrivals increase
Oman is a rising gem in the inbound Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) traveler market with international arrivals having grown a total of 11.2% between 2017...
11 December, 2019
Multiple sclerosis market to reach $32.9bn in 2028 driven by launch of pipeline agents
The multiple sclerosis (MS) therapeutics market has entered an exciting phase, with an upsurge of available treatment options and several promising late-stage pipeline products offering...
11 December, 2019
China’s solar modules market grows despite the slowdown in its domestic solar industry
The decline in annual installations of solar photovoltaics (PV) in China does not seem to have had an impact on the country’s solar PV manufacturing industry. The country’s solar PV exports stood at...
10 December, 2019
Renewable energy to become dominant energy source in France’s capacity mix by 2027
Nuclear power, currently the dominant energy source in France, is expected to be overtaken by renewable energy by 2027. The share of renewable energy in France is expected to...
10 December, 2019
Poland to meet renewable energy target with amended regulation
The share of renewable energy in Poland’s power capacity mix reached 16.9% in 2018 and is expected to reach 39.1% by 2030 supported by the...
10 December, 2019
Markets react positively to Expedia CEO resignation, but reasons for the move are far from clear
Following the sudden announcement that Expedia’s CEO and CFO have been ousted; Nick Wyatt, Head of R&A and Travel & Tourism at GlobalData, a leading data...
05 December, 2019
Kubernetes threatens to outshine app platforms players’ dominance in app modernization solutions in 2020, says GlobalData
Kubernetes is the new DevOps, handily helping infrastructure vendors guide enterprises into new containerization opportunities through operational provisioning, a role which threatens to outshine app...
05 December, 2019
Online travel agent market value now surpasses in-store within the UK
In order to succeed within today’s travel industry, the importance of holding an online platform could not be more crucial. Global online travel agent market...
03 December, 2019
Black Friday can provide a good deal for the savvy shopper, says GlobalData
Following today’s news (Tuesday 26th November) that a Which? report has discussed whether Black Friday is just hype with few real offers available; Zoe Mills, Retail...
26 November, 2019
Increasing the share of renewable generation in Croatia will drive attainable energy supply security
Croatia’s enormous renewable energy potential has prompted the government to increase the share of renewable energy in its total energy consumption to 36.4% by 2030....
25 November, 2019
Changes in concessional provisions for renewable projects in Andhra Pradesh to bode well for regional distribution utilities
The Andhra Pradesh Government has made several key changes to its policies on solar, wind and hybrid power, effectively taking more control over setting tariffs...
21 November, 2019
Orsted’s commissioning of Formosa I marks a milestone for Taiwan’s entry into offshore wind league
Danish power company Orsted has officially inaugurated Taiwan’s first commercial offshore windfarm, Formosa 1. The 128 megawatt (MW) plant is a joint venture (JV) project...
19 November, 2019
Relaunch of easyJet package holiday business holds a good chance for success
Following today’s news (Tuesday 19th November) that easyJet is relaunching its package holiday business as the airline looks to fill the gap left by Thomas...
19 November, 2019
Visitor numbers to the North Africa region will reach 37.4 million by 2022
By 2022, international arrivals to the North Africa region will grow from 31 million in 2018 to 37.4 million, posting a compound annual growth rate...
18 November, 2019
Poland solar PV installation is set for exceptional growth
Poland has registered phenomenal growth in solar photovoltaics (PV) installations in 2019 and is expected to install 3.15 gigawatt (GW) of capacity by 2022, according...
18 November, 2019
Election and continuing Brexit uncertainty will stifle retail spend this Christmas
After over a year of average wage growth outstripping inflation, retailers should have been able to look forward to a bumper Christmas. However, the effect...
18 November, 2019
SunPower’s exit from manufacturing business could be a changing trend
Following the recent announcement that SunPower, one of America’s largest solar-panel makers, is to exit from the manufacturing business; Mohit Prasad, Project Manager at GlobalData, a...
15 November, 2019
Popularity of designer and discount outlets challenges online growth, says GlobalData
It is not just the online retail channel that is growing, as consumer demand for premium brands at reduced prices means that the rise in...
14 November, 2019
India’s IT services vendors wary of making long-term commitment to single vendors, finds GlobalData
The evolving digital economy is eventually leading to smaller and shorter deals for IT services vendors in India, a reflection of the fact that enterprises...
13 November, 2019
Electric vehicles pick up at a rapid pace with five million on the road worldwide
We are at the very beginning of the era of electric vehicles (EVs). Today, there are five million EVs on the world’s roads, which is...
12 November, 2019
APAC to register highest growth in global telecom and pay-TV market between 2019 and 2024, says GlobalData
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is poised to witness the highest growth in the global telecom and pay-TV market between 2019 and 2024 due to conducive...
11 November, 2019
EDF’s acquisition of Pivot Power to strengthen its position in the UK storage market
Following the recent news (Monday 4th November) regarding EDF’S acquisition of Pivot Power; Nirushan Rajasekaram, Power Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his...
06 November, 2019
Mothercare’s dwindling authority as a specialist to blame for its demise, says GlobalData
Following today’s news (Monday 4 November) that Mothercare has fallen into administration; Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
04 November, 2019
UK online marketplace spend set to rise 50.1% to £39.3bn by 2024
In contrast to the many multichannel retailers that are struggling, online marketplaces continue to thrive with spend set to rise by £13.1bn over the next...
30 October, 2019
Over a quarter of UK shoppers subscribe to a delivery saver scheme
Over a quarter of non-food online shoppers have subscribed to a delivery saver scheme, such as Amazon Prime or ASOS Premier, in the past 12...
16 October, 2019
Spending on virtual reality to hit $28bn by 2030, says GlobalData
Global spending on virtual reality (VR) is expected to reach $28bn by 2030 from $7bn in 2018, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The...
16 October, 2019
Japanese cosmetic brand RMK turns to Tmall Global to tap lucrative APAC market, says GlobalData
Japanese cosmetics brand RMK has launched a new flagship store on Chinese e-commerce giant Tmall Global. The move is part of RMK’s larger focus to...
14 October, 2019
PepsiCo partners with HUEMN to foray into fashion industry in India, says GlobalData
Following the news that PepsiCo has forayed into the fashion industry in partnership with India-based ready-to-wear (RTW) apparel brand HUEMN at the Fashion Design Council...
10 October, 2019
Planned Waitrose and John Lewis integration must be delicately implemented to avoid disruption
Following the news that the John Lewis Partnership (JLP) plans to streamline operations by consolidating its food and non-food divisions and narrowing its senior management...
01 October, 2019
Mobile data to be leading revenue contributor to China’s telecom and pay-TV market through 2023, says GlobalData
Mobile data will be the largest revenue-contributing segment to the China’s telecom and pay-TV market between 2018 and 2023, according to GlobalData, a leading data...
26 September, 2019
Onshore and offshore installations of wind turbine towers to grow by 0.8% and 23.9% to 2023
The wind turbine towers market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.9% between 2019 and 2023. Favorable government policies...
24 September, 2019
Artificial intelligence to drive digital transformation amongst APAC telcos, says GlobalData
Majority of telcos in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools and platforms into their existing business processes and vertical specific functionalities...
24 September, 2019
India’s telecom and pay-TV market to grow at CAGR of 6.8% during 2019–2024, says GlobalData
The total telecom and pay-TV services revenue in India is poised to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8% during 2019-2024, driven...
23 September, 2019
German wind industry loses momentum as onshore wind auction fails to attract investors
Following the announcement that the onshore wind power market in Germany has awarded only 187 megawatt (MW) of new onshore wind capacity against 500 MW...
20 September, 2019
Expanded East-West Pipeline will provide limited protection for Saudi Arabia
Expanding the East-West Pipeline’s crude oil capacity to 6.5 million barrels per day (mmbd) will provide Saudi Arabia with an infrastructural improvement, but it will...
12 September, 2019
Dabur goes online to tap kids customer base in India, says GlobalData
Following the recent news that Indian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) giant Dabur has announced the launch of a new online-only haircare line for kids, ‘Dabur...
10 September, 2019
Arcadia’s deep discounts signal bleak outlook for company, says GlobalData
Following today’s news (Friday 6 September) on Arcadia’s fiscal year (FY) 2017/18 operating loss: Chloe Collins, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
06 September, 2019
Quiz is failing to stand out
Following Wednesday's (04 September) news of Quiz’s AGM trading update, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “A...
06 September, 2019
New FDI rules in Indian retail sector reassure influx of investments, says GlobalData
The Ministry of Commerce of India has recently announced a slew of relaxations on single-brand retail’s FDI investments. The new FDI norms can be seen...
05 September, 2019
British Airways’ 100-year history could help it regain reputation as 89% of UK population are influenced by familiar brands, says GlobalData
British Airways (BA) could face fines of around £8m in compensation pay-outs due to cancelled flights across Heathrow, Gatwick and London City airports in August....
04 September, 2019
Utility-linked smart thermostats to account for 36% of $75bn automated home market by 2025
The automated home market exceeded $23bn in 2018 and is expected to reach $75bn by 2025, at an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of...
04 September, 2019
Pay-TV household penetration in the Americas will decline to 48.8% in 2023, says GlobalData
Pay-TV household penetration in the Americas is expected to decline from 53.2% in 2018 to 48.8% in 2023 due to ongoing cord-cutting trends in North...
04 September, 2019
India’s general insurance market to cross US$40bn by 2022, says GlobalData
Growing middle class, increasing awareness of the need for protection and favorable regulatory landscape are expected to drive the general insurance market in India from...
04 September, 2019
UK back to school market forecast to reach £1.7bn in 2019, says GlobalData
UK shoppers are set to spend £1.7bn on back to school items in 2019, with the market forecast to grow by 1.5%. This is only...
02 September, 2019
Fiber to grow at a CAGR of 12.4% to become leading fixed broadband technology in Europe by 2023
xDSL is currently the leading fixed broadband technology in Europe, accounting for 49.9% of total fixed broadband lines in 2019. However, Fiber will grow at...
02 September, 2019
Affluent population in China to surpass 56 million mark in 2022, says GlobalData
The number of affluent population, including mass affluents (holding liquid assets of US$50,000–1m) and High-net-worth (HNW) population (holding liquid assets of more than US$1m), is...
26 August, 2019
US$8.6 trillion of global HNW wealth will change hands over the next ten years
The sheer volume of high-net-worth (HNW) wealth changing hands over the next ten years will open the door for significant churn in the industry, warns...
22 August, 2019
Opening vape stores in NHS hospitals is a risky move as the long-term effects of e-cigarettes are still unknown
E-cigarettes may be on the rise, with *21% of UK consumers aged between 18 and 24 occasionally or regularly vaping in 2018, but it is...
20 August, 2019
CBS-Viacom merger shows predictive power of GlobalData’s thematic research ecosystem
The news that US media groups CBS and Viacom are to merge in an $11.7bn deal is the latest example of the predictive power of...
14 August, 2019
Manipulated Zolgensma data may add to further woes for Novartis
Zolgensma’s recent challenge of finding favor with the majority of the insurance companies in the US may just be about to get tougher with the...
14 August, 2019
Splunk and Intel are among the leading companies in GlobalData’s security information and event management theme for the security software sector
Splunk, Intel, and SecureWorks are among the leading companies in the security information and event management (SIEM) theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for...
14 August, 2019
GE and Cyberdyne among the leading companies in GlobalData’s medtech theme for the industrial automation sector
GE, Cyberdyne, Intuitive Surgical and Stryker are the leading companies in the medtech theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the industrial automation sector...
14 August, 2019
Microsoft and CyberArk are the leading companies in GlobalData’s identity management theme for the security software sector
Microsoft and CyberArk are the leading companies in the identity management theme for the security software sector, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard from GlobalData. Identity...
14 August, 2019
Intel and Nippon Ceramic are among the leading component makers in GlobalData’s advanced manufacturing theme
Intel, Nippon Ceramic and Nabtesco are among the leading component makers in the advanced manufacturing theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard from GlobalData. All three...
14 August, 2019
SAP and Microsoft are among the leading application software companies in GlobalData’s machine learning theme
SAP, Microsoft, and Amazon are among the leading companies in the machine learning theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the application software sector...
14 August, 2019
Further consolidation expected as mattress brands struggle to differentiate themselves
Following today’s news (Monday 12 August) that Eve Sleep and Simba have entered initial talks about a merger. Matt Walton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a...
12 August, 2019
Despite resubmission of Viaskin Peanut BLA, AR-101’s likely first-to-market advantage could still setback DBV Technologies
Following the news that DBV Technologies has submitted a biologics license application (BLA) to the US FDA for Viaskin Peanut, an epicutaneous immunotherapy for the...
09 August, 2019
US bipartisan budget deal opens the way to largest defense budget in history and secures top ongoing military programs
After months of political negotiation and the looming threat of budget sequestration, American lawmakers agreed on a bipartisan budget act that was signed by President...
09 August, 2019
Reliance partnership in India will allow Tiffany & Co to offset subdued demand in US and Europe, says GlobalData
Following the announcement that the iconic US-based luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co is forming a joint venture with India's Reliance Brands Limited (RBL), a part...
09 August, 2019
Almost 70% of CMO high-containment facilities in Europe can be found in the 5EU and Switzerland
Approximately 69% of contract manufacturing organization (CMO) high-containment facilities in Europe can be found in the five major European markets (5EU*) and Switzerland, according to...
08 August, 2019
Diagnosed ovarian cancer cases set to reach 66,000 across seven major markets in 2028
The diagnosed incident cases of ovarian cancer in the seven major markets (7MM*) will increase at an annual growth rate (AGR) of 0.42% from over...
08 August, 2019
IBM and Teradata are the leading IT services companies in GlobalData’s big data theme
IBM and Teradata are the leading IT services companies in the big data theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the IT services sector...
08 August, 2019
IBM is the leading IT services company in GlobalData’s machine learning theme
IBM is the leading IT services company in the machine learning theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the IT services sector from GlobalData. Machine...
08 August, 2019
Tencent and Alibaba are the leading social media companies in GlobalData’s mobile payments theme
China’s Tencent and Alibaba and South Korea’s Naver are the leading social media companies in the mobile payments theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard...
08 August, 2019
IBM and Wipro among leading IT services companies in GlobalData’s conversational platforms theme
IBM, Wipro, and Genpact are among the leading IT services companies in the conversational platforms theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the IT...
08 August, 2019
Google and Intel among the leading companies in GlobalData’s high performance computing theme for the servers, storage and networking sector
Google, Intel, and Amazon are the leading companies in the high performance computing (HPC) theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the servers, storage...
08 August, 2019
Panasonic and CATL among the leading component makers in GlobalData’s batteries theme
Panasonic, China’s CATL and Korea’s LG Chem are among the leading companies in the batteries theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the component...
08 August, 2019
Nippon Ceramic and Panasonic among the leading component makers in GlobalData’s robotics theme
Japan’s Nippon Ceramic, Panasonic, and Nabtesco are among the leading companies in the robotics theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the component makers...
07 August, 2019
Intel and TDK among the leading component makers in GlobalData’s autonomous vehicles theme
Intel and Japan’s TDK and Renesas are among the leading companies in the autonomous vehicles theme for the component makers sector, according to the latest...
07 August, 2019
Sony and Taiwan’s Largan among the leading component makers in GlobalData’s virtual and augmented reality theme
Japan’s Sony and Taiwan’s Largan and Himax are the leading companies in the virtual and augmented reality theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for...
07 August, 2019
Substantial oil resources to be unlocked in Norway through increased recovery projects
Increased recovery projects in Norway will unlock substantial oil resources, driven predominantly by the majority state-owned Equinor, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Daniel...
07 August, 2019
Wearable tech set to become a $54bn industry by 2023
The wearable tech industry was worth nearly $23bn in 2018 and is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19% to...
07 August, 2019
Verizon is the leading company in GlobalData’s cybersecurity theme for the advertising sector
Verizon is the leading company in the advertising sector for the cybersecurity theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard from GlobalData. Verizon gained the highest Thematic...
06 August, 2019
Spotify and Sony are among the leading companies in GlobalData’s music distribution theme for the music, film and TV sector
Spotify, Sony and Live Nation are among the leading companies in the music distribution theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the music, film...
06 August, 2019
Sony and Walt Disney are the leading companies in GlobalData’s gaming theme for the Music, Film and TV sector
Sony and Walt Disney are the leading companies in the gaming theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the music, film and TV sector...
06 August, 2019
Amazon is the leading company in GlobalData’s AI theme for the music, film and TV sector
Amazon is the leading company in the artificial intelligence (AI) theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the music, film and TV sector from...
06 August, 2019
Karen Millen and Coast are an unlikely fit for fast fashion-focused boohoo group
Following today’s news (Tuesday 06 August) that the boohoo group has made an offer to acquire the online businesses of Karen Millen and Coast, Emily...
06 August, 2019
IBM and Microsoft are the leading companies in GlobalData’s blockchain theme for the application software sector
IBM and Microsoft are the leading companies in the blockchain theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the application software sector from GlobalData. Blockchain is...
06 August, 2019
Spotify and Netflix are among the leading companies in GlobalData’s ecommerce theme for the music, film and TV sector
Spotify, Netflix and Tencent Music are the leading companies in the ecommerce theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the music, film and TV...
06 August, 2019
Facebook and Tencent among the leading companies in GlobalData’s social media theme for the advertising sector
Facebook, Tencent and Twitter are among the leading companies in the social media theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the advertising sector from...
06 August, 2019
Jack Wills acquisition could be Ashley’s next regret
Following the news that Jack Wills has been bought by Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct International, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
06 August, 2019
Facebook and Google among companies most at risk in GlobalData’s data privacy theme for the advertising sector
Facebook, Google and Amazon are among the companies most at risk in the data privacy theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the advertising...
02 August, 2019
Microsoft and Amazon among the leading companies in GlobalData’s machine learning theme for the application software sector
Microsoft, Amazon and Google are among the leading companies in the machine learning theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the application software sector...
02 August, 2019
Facebook and Amazon among companies most at risk of regulatory crackdown in the advertising sector
Facebook, Amazon and Google are the companies most at risk from regulatory crackdown, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the advertising sector from GlobalData. There...
02 August, 2019
Bayer and Orion’s Nubeqa could gain regulatory approval in EU and Japan next year despite being late-to-market for prostate cancer
Following the news that Bayer and Orion’s Nubeqa (darolutamide) has gained US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of non-metastatic, castration-resistant prostate...
01 August, 2019
Deutsche Telekom and Telefonica are the leading companies in GlobalData’s automated home theme for the telecom operators sector
Deutsche Telekom and Telefonica are the leading companies in the automated home theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the telecom operators sector from...
01 August, 2019
Google and Yandex are the leading companies in GlobalData’s AI theme for the advertising sector
Google, Yandex and Amazon are the leading companies in the artificial intelligence (AI) theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the advertising sector from...
01 August, 2019
AT&T and Vodafone among leading companies in GlobalData’s Internet of Things theme for the telecom operators sector
AT&T, Vodafone and Softbank are the leading companies in the Internet of Things (IoT) theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the telecom operators...
01 August, 2019
Palo Alto Networks and Oracle among the leading companies in GlobalData’s cloud security theme for the security software sector
Palo Alto Networks, Oracle and ProofPoint are among the leading companies in the cloud security theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the security...
01 August, 2019
Alibaba and WPP among the leading companies in GlobalData’s Internet advertising theme for the advertising sector
Alibaba, WPP and Comscore are among the leading companies in the Internet advertising theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the advertising sector from...
01 August, 2019
Alibaba and Comscore among the leading companies in GlobalData’s ecommerce theme for the advertising sector
Alibaba, Comscore and Amazon are among the leading companies in the ecommerce theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the advertising sector from GlobalData. Ecommerce...
01 August, 2019
Google is the leading company in GlobalData’s Internet TV theme for the social media sector
Google is the leading company in the Internet TV theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the social media sector from GlobalData, a leading...
01 August, 2019
T-Mobile/Sprint merger brings market-moving synergies to business services portfolio
Following the recent news that the proposed T-Mobile/Sprint merger has been approved by the US Dept. of Justice, Kathryn Weldon, Technology Analyst at GlobalData, a...
31 July, 2019
GlobalData identifies the consumer electronics companies most at risk from geopolitical turmoil
Apple, Huawei, Facebook and ZTE make up a quartet of consumer electronics companies most at risk from geopolitical concerns currently impacting the tech sector, according...
31 July, 2019
Tencent and Asus among the leading companies in GlobalData’s esports theme for the video game software sector
Tencent, Asus and Razer are among the leading companies in the esports theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the video game software sector...
31 July, 2019
IBM and VMware among the leading companies in GlobalData’s hybrid cloud theme for the cloud services sector
IBM, VMware and F5 Networks are among the leading companies in the hybrid cloud theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the cloud services...
31 July, 2019
Amazon and Intel among the leading companies in GlobalData’s artificial intelligence theme for the application software sector
Amazon, Intel and Google are among the leading companies in the artificial intelligence (AI) theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the application software...
30 July, 2019
IBM and Verizon among the leading companies in GlobalData’s managed security services theme for the security software sector
IBM, Verizon and SecureWorks are among the leading companies in the managed security services theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the security software...
30 July, 2019
AT&T and SK Telecom among the leading companies in GlobalData’s 5G theme for the telecom operators sector
AT&T, SK Telecom and China Mobile are among the leading companies in the 5G theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the telecom operators...
30 July, 2019
Sony and Tencent among the leading companies in GlobalData’s game development theme for the video game software sector
Sony, Tencent and Microsoft are among the leading companies in the game development theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the video game software...
29 July, 2019
Data privacy is the biggest regulatory threat to Big Tech
Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple (GAFA) will face regulation in 10 main areas over the coming years, with data privacy representing the main focus, according...
29 July, 2019
Ryanair profits fell 21% in Q1, ongoing staff disputes must be resolved to avoid the same in Q2
Following the release of Ryanair’s Q1 2019 results, Johanna Bonhill-Smith, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “While...
29 July, 2019
Google and Amazon among the leading companies in GlobalData’s data centers theme for the cloud services sector
Google, Amazon and VMware are the leading companies in the data centers theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the cloud services sector from...
26 July, 2019
Facebook and Uber among the leading companies in the ecommerce theme for the social media sector
Facebook, Uber and Microsoft are the leading companies in the ecommerce theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the social media sector from GlobalData,...
26 July, 2019
Intel and Sony among the leading companies in the Internet of Things theme for the component makers sector
Intel, Sony and TDK are the leading companies in the Internet of Things theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the component makers sector...
26 July, 2019
Google and Nvidia among the leading companies in the virtual and augmented reality theme for the application software sector
Google, Nvidia and Microsoft are the leading companies in the virtual and augmented reality theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the application software...
26 July, 2019
Splunk and Intel are the leading companies in GlobalData’s cybersecurity theme for the application software sector
Splunk and Intel are the leading companies in the cybersecurity theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the application software sector from GlobalData, a...
26 July, 2019
Expedia’s results beat expectations due to strong core performance and expansion strategy
Following the release of Expedia’s Q2 2019 results, Ralph Hollister, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view...
26 July, 2019
Vattenfall demonstrates offshore wind farms can be profitable without the aid of subsidies with construction of Hollandse Kust Zuid 3 and 4
Vattenfall has announced it will be constructing the Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) 3 and 4 offshore wind farm on a zero subsidy mechanism; the second...
26 July, 2019
Palo Alto Networks and IBM among the leading companies in GlobalData’s endpoint security theme for the security software sector
Palo Alto Networks, IBM and Microsoft are the leading companies in the endpoint security theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the security software...
25 July, 2019
Facebook and Apple among the leading companies in GlobalData’s mobile theme for the video game software sector
Facebook, Apple and Sony are the leading companies in the mobile theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the video game software sector from...
25 July, 2019
SecureWorks and Fortinet among the leading companies in GlobalData’s network security theme for the security software sector
SecureWorks, Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks are the leading companies in the network security theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the security software...
25 July, 2019
Cloudera and Amazon among the leading companies in GlobalData’s cloud native theme for the cloud services sector
Cloudera, Amazon and Google are the leading companies in the Cloud Native theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the Cloud Services sector from...
25 July, 2019
IBM and Cisco are the leading companies in GlobalData’s Industrial Internet theme for the IT Services sector
IBM and Cisco are the leading companies in the Industrial Internet theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the IT Services sector from GlobalData,...
25 July, 2019
Portugal’s position as Europe’s emerging market for solar PV installations bolstered by positive response to solar auction
Portugal’s first-ever solar photovoltaic (PV) auction for 1.4 gigawatts (GW) tender has received offers for 10GW and 64 companies have shown interest to develop solar...
25 July, 2019
Diagnosed prevalent cases of hemophilia in the US to reach 18,723 in 2028, exceeding China
The diagnosed prevalent cases of hemophilia in the US are likely to exceed that of China over the next decade, with 18,723 cases in the...
25 July, 2019
Facebook and PayPal among the leading companies in GlobalData’s Social Media theme for the ecommerce sector
Facebook, PayPal and Uber are the leading companies in the Social Media theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the ecommerce sector from GlobalData,...
24 July, 2019
iRobot and Microsoft among the leading companies in GlobalData’s Automated Home theme for the consumer electronics sector
iRobot, Microsoft and Google are the leading companies in the Automated Home theme, according to GlobalData’s latest Thematic Scorecard for the consumer electronics sector. The three...
24 July, 2019
Amazon and Alibaba among the leading companies in GlobalData’s Ambient Commerce theme for the ecommerce sector
Amazon, Alibaba and Microsoft are the leading companies in the Ambient Commerce theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the ecommerce sector from GlobalData,...
24 July, 2019
Panasonic and iRobot are among the leading companies in GlobalData’s Robotics theme for the consumer electronics sector
Panasonic, iRobot, Amazon, and Chinese company DJI are the leading companies in the Robotics theme, according to GlobalData’s latest Thematic Scorecard for the consumer electronics...
24 July, 2019
Microsoft and Sony among the leading companies in GlobalData’s Virtual and Augmented Reality theme for the consumer electronics sector
Microsoft, Sony and Google are the leading companies in the Virtual and Augmented Reality theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the consumer electronics...
24 July, 2019
Boris must curtail no-deal Brexit rhetoric to reassure retailers
Following the upcoming appointment of Boris Johnson as Prime Minister this afternoon, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst for GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
24 July, 2019
IBM and Siemens amongst the leading companies in GlobalData’s Advanced Manufacturing theme for the industrial automation sector
IBM, Siemens and Rockwell Automation are the leading companies in the Advanced Manufacturing theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the industrial automation sector...
24 July, 2019
Uber and Apple amongst the leading companies in GlobalData’s Internet of Things theme for the ecommerce sector
Uber, Apple and Alibaba are the leading companies in the Internet of Things (IoT) theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the ecommerce sector...
24 July, 2019
HP and 3D Systems amongst the leading companies in GlobalData’s 3D printing theme for the consumer electronics sector
HP, 3D Systems and Stratasys are the leading companies in the 3D printing theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the consumer electronics sector...
24 July, 2019
Sony and Hikvision amongst the leading companies in GlobalData’s Internet TV theme for the consumer electronics sector
Sony, Hikvision and Google are the leading companies in the Internet TV theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the consumer electronics sector from...
24 July, 2019
Apple and Amazon among the leading companies in GlobalData’s AI theme for the consumer electronics sector
Apple, Amazon and Google are the leading companies in the artificial intelligence (AI) theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the consumer electronics sector...
24 July, 2019
IBM and Cisco amongst the leading companies in GlobalData’s Industrial Internet theme for the industrial automation sector
IBM, Fanuc and Cisco are the leading companies in the Industrial Internet theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the industrial automation sector from...
22 July, 2019
Paypal and Alibaba amongst the leading companies in GlobalData’s Mobile Payments theme for the ecommerce sector
PayPal, China’s Alibaba and Tencent, and South Korea’s Naver are the leading companies in the Mobile Payments theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for...
22 July, 2019
GlobalData identifies the networking equipment companies most at risk from geopolitical turmoil
Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE and Singapore based Broadcom are the three networking equipment companies most at risk from the geopolitical unrest currently engulfing the...
22 July, 2019
Amazon and Google are the leading companies in GlobalData’s Conversational Platforms theme from the consumer electronics sector
Amazon and Google are the leading companies in the Conversational Platforms theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard for the consumer electronics sector from GlobalData,...
22 July, 2019
Google is a leading company in GlobalData’s Autonomous Vehicles theme from the consumer electronics sector
Google and Blackberry are the leading consumer electronics companies in the Autonomous Vehicles theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard from GlobalData, a leading data...
22 July, 2019
Despite slowdown in capacity additions, China will continue to lead global steam turbine market between 2019 and 2023, says GlobalData
The global steam turbine market registered a market value of US$9.25bn in 2018, primarily driven by growth in China. Despite a slowdown in capacity additions,...
22 July, 2019
Australia’s rough diamond output set to decline by 99% to 137,000 carats following Argyle mine closure in 2021
Australia’s rough diamond output will decline to just 137,000 carats, from the current level of 14.2 million carats (Mct), following the expected closure of Western...
19 July, 2019
Guyana has limited scope to increase royalties while maintaining competitiveness
Following Guyana’s Department of Energy announcement that it plans to increase the government take by raising royalties payable on oil and gas production in the...
19 July, 2019
Women are twice as likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder than men
The number of 12-month total prevalent cases of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was higher in women than in men in the seven major markets (7MM*),...
18 July, 2019
Brazil continues to lead global deployment of planned and announced FPSOs to 2025
A total of 20 planned and announced floating production, storage and offloading vessels (FPSOs) are expected to be deployed offshore Brazil between 2019 and 2025,...
17 July, 2019
E.ON’s move to supply 100% renewable electricity signals changing trend in UK power market
E.ON’s move to supply its residential customers with 100% renewable electricity can potentially influence the *Big Six to move towards renewable energy and signals a...
17 July, 2019
Lighter platforms and missile systems gain prominence amid Russia’s contracting defense budget
Russia is investing billions of dollars in new naval hardware to secure its lengthy coastline and strengthen power projection capabilities. However, Russia’s defense expenditures have...
17 July, 2019
Type II spinal muscular atrophy totaled 10,574 cases in 2018, the highest among all the subtypes
The diagnosed prevalent cases of type II spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) made up the highest proportion with 10,574 cases, nearly one half of all diagnosed...
16 July, 2019
Hindustan Unilever laundry brand launch to target 71% of Indian consumers who prefer brands with sustainable products
Following today’s news (Tuesday 16 July) that Hindustan Unilever (HUL) is poised to launch a laundry brand from their Love Home and Planet line which...
16 July, 2019
Gas and renewable to dominate Belgium’s power generation mix by 2030
Gas and renewable power are set to dominate Belgium’s power generation mix, following the phase-out of 7.2 gigawatts (GW) of cumulative coal and nuclear capacity...
16 July, 2019
In-vehicle technology could soften the blow for disappointing Ogden rate change
Following the latest Ogden rate change from -0.75% to -0.25%, Yasha Kuruvilla, General Insurance Associate Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
15 July, 2019
Global B-cell NHL market set to reach $9.2bn by 2027
The B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) market is expected to grow from $5.7bn in 2017 to $9.2bn by 2027 across the seven major markets (7MM*) at...
15 July, 2019
Almost half of companies delaying cybersecurity investment – they must act now
The hefty fines announced this week for significant data breaches at British Airways and Marriott have brought cybersecurity measures at major corporations into stark focus....
11 July, 2019
Colombia led globally with highest number of oil and gas discoveries in Q2 2019
Colombia led globally with seven oil and gas discoveries in the second quarter (Q2) of 2019, followed by India, Russia and Pakistan with three each,...
10 July, 2019
UK renewable sector set to draw massive investments by 2030
Investment in the UK renewable sector (excluding small hydropower) is set to increase as the sector is expected to almost double its capacity by 2030....
10 July, 2019
B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosed incident cases set to reach 183,000 in 2027
The burden of diagnosed B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) is expected to increase at an annual growth rate (AGR) of 1.87% from around 154,000 cases in...
09 July, 2019
Outbound spending of Mexican travelers set to reach US$16.9bn in 2023
The number of Mexican travelers spending on outbound travel is set to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.43% from US$13.6bn in...
09 July, 2019
Cyber insurance has potential to further consolidate broker dominance
As more small and medium enterprises (SMEs) begin to digitize part or all of their business, the need for cyber cover has gained prominence more...
09 July, 2019
Global power M&A market remained strong in 2018 with transaction volumes reaching US$158bn
The global power mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market remained strong in 2018 with transaction volumes reaching US$158bn, the second highest in the last five years....
09 July, 2019
British Airways’ £183m fine a wake-up call for other companies
British Airways is facing a record fine of £183m for last year's security breach. Nick Wyatt, Head of R&A, Travel & Tourism at GlobalData, a...
08 July, 2019
Zurich must focus on bridging the gap with its competitors after Amanda Blanc’s resignation
Following the news that Amanda Blanc has resigned from her role as head of European business at Zurich, Ben Carey-Evans, Insurance Analyst at GlobalData, a...
05 July, 2019
Policy support key for adoption of net metering and other smart grid technologies
The net metering market has grown significantly in the past five years, driven by simple installation procedures, favorable government policies and the affordability of rooftop...
04 July, 2019
Global post-traumatic stress disorder market set to reach US$1.2bn by 2028
The total post-traumatic stress disorder market was estimated to be worth US$211.4m across the seven major markets (7MM*) in 2018. This is expected to grow...
04 July, 2019
Despite Brexit, UK visitor numbers to Europe set to reach 64.4 million in 2023
UK departures to Europe are set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.88% from 55.9 million in 2018 to 64.4 million...
03 July, 2019
Xiidra’s estimated sales of US$1.2bn by 2025 will provide boost for Novartis in ophthalmology market
Following Novartis’ acquisition of Takeda’s dry eye drug Xiidra, Alessio Brunello, Senior Pharma Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view...
03 July, 2019
Global spinal muscular atrophy market set to reach US$6.6bn in 2028
The total spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) market was estimated to be worth US$1.5bn across the seven major markets (7MM*) in 2018. This is expected to...
03 July, 2019
Investment in transport construction in Africa set to reach US$69bn in 2020
Investment in transport (road, bridges and railway) construction in Africa, is set for rapid growth from US$47.1bn in 2019 to US$69bn in 2020 (in nominal...
02 July, 2019
Almost 60% of the US construction project pipeline value is concentrated in 10 major states
Based on data from over *11,000 tracked large-scale country wide construction projects, GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, finds that 10 major US states...
01 July, 2019
Renewable capacity in Brazil to exceed 60GW in 2030
The overall renewable power capacity (excluding small hydropower) in Brazil is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% from 31...
01 July, 2019
Lack of differentiation to blame for Office’s troubles
Following today’s news (Monday 01 July) that Office is on the brink of launching a CVA, Kate Ormrod, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
01 July, 2019
Dupixent boost from FDA approval will see drug achieve blockbuster status in 2019 and estimated sales of $6.4bn in 2025
Following the news that the FDA has approved Dupixent for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis, Philippa Salter, Pharma Analyst at GlobalData, a leading...
28 June, 2019
Governments must showcase potential of HPV vaccines in cervical cancer to fight vaccine hesitancy
Following the latest research published in The Lancet highlighting the potential impact HPV vaccinations could have on cervical cancer rates, James Mather, Senior Pharma Analyst...
28 June, 2019
Bid to snap up top talent in autonomous driving software continues with Apple’s Drive.ai deal
Apple’s decision to acquire Silicon Valley start-up Drive.ai this week is a reminder of the market shock facing carmakers if they fail to react to...
28 June, 2019
GlobalData Retail Customer Satisfaction Awards 2019: John Lewis & Partners pick up four of 11 awards at celebratory lunch event
Last week the winners of the GlobalData Retail awards, together with clients and the media joined us at The Ivy in London for a celebratory...
27 June, 2019
Bristol-Myers Squibb’s plans to divest Celgene’s Otezla after $74Bn merger deal shows the company’s confidence in their psoriasis pipeline TYK2 drug
Following the recent news that Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) will divest Celgene’s Otezla to close the merger deal between the two companies; Vikesh Devlia, PhD, Immunology Analyst...
27 June, 2019
Rise of online pureplays pivotal to Bathstore’s collapse
Following today’s news (Wednesday 26 June) that Bathstore has fallen into administration, Matt Walton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
26 June, 2019
Number of luxury hotels in the US to reach 1,123 by 2022
The US will have 1,067 luxury hotels by the end of 2019. This is expected to increase to 1,123 by 2022, at a compound annual...
26 June, 2019
Salesforce’s $15.7bn Tableau acquisition highlights big data as key theme
The importance of big data as a key theme driving merger and acquisition (M&A) activity has been highlighted by Salesforce’s recent purchase of data visualization...
26 June, 2019
Loss of Exxon Mobil unlikely to impact Norwegian upstream development landscape
Following the recent news that Exxon Mobil Corp (Exxon Mobil) is seeking bids for its Norwegian oil and gas fields, Daniel Rogers, Oil & Gas...
25 June, 2019
Facebook’s Libra targets established digital currency markets like Asia by going global
Following Facebook’s recent announcement that it will be launching a digital currency called Libra, Bhavika Shah, Payments Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
25 June, 2019
Lack of reimbursement will limit the impact of digital therapeutics in global healthcare market
A major barrier to the widespread use of digital therapeutics (DTx) is the limitation or lack of reimbursement by public and private health insurance providers,...
25 June, 2019
Telecom industry’s first 5G RAN competitive analysis published by GlobalData reveals Huawei leadership
The telecommunications industry’s first Competitive Landscape Assessment (CLA) of the 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) infrastructure solutions space has been researched and published by GlobalData,...
25 June, 2019
John Lewis becomes the latest retailer to adopt virtual and augmented reality technology as theme gains traction, says GlobalData
The adoption of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) as a key technology theme for the future will be showcased by UK department store...
24 June, 2019
Amazon set to top the UK cooking & baking market in 2019
Amazon is set to top the cooking & baking market for the first time in 2019, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s report:...
24 June, 2019
GAME’s future belongs in House of Fraser
Following today’s news (Friday 21 June) that the board of GAME Digital has recommended that shareholders accept Sports Direct’s takeover bid, Zoe Mills, Retail Analyst at...
21 June, 2019
Facebook’s Libra announcement shows it has no fear of further scrutiny over data privacy
Following the recent announcement that Facebook intends to launch a cryptocurrency called Libra, Laura Petrone, Senior Analyst, Thematic Research at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
21 June, 2019
Regaining relevance a must for Monsoon Accessorize brands
Following yesterday’s news (Thursday 20 June) that Monsoon Accessorize has launched its CVA proposal, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
21 June, 2019
Price disparity among UK insurance aggregator sites a puzzle for consumers
The aggregator market continues to exert great influence over the personal lines sectors of insurance, with over two-thirds of all motor policies purchased via such...
20 June, 2019
Withdrawal from Voyageur deal reduces pipeline depth of transformative therapies for Sanofi
Following the news that Sanofi has withdrawn from a gene therapy deal with Voyageur Therapeutics, Vinie Varkey, Pharma Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
20 June, 2019
Colombia set to reach 66.2 million mobile subscriptions by 2023 as 4G becomes the leading technology
With 60.8 million mobile subscriptions at the end of 2018, Colombia accounted for approx 8.5% of total mobile subscriptions in Latin America, according GlobalData, a...
19 June, 2019
Negative attitudes towards vaccines means European childhood vaccine market will remain at $1.2bn to 2028
Following the news that a number of people have low confidence in vaccination, James Mather, Senior Pharma Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
19 June, 2019
Investment in electricity network expansion crucial for Argentina to avoid another power disruption
Following the massive power disruption that crippled the Argentinian power systems, Ankit Mathur, Practice Head of Power at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
19 June, 2019
36% of global consumers would buy fewer chocolate if a sugar tax was introduced
With countries such as the UK considering a new taxation on sugar confectionery in 2020 if manufacturers fail to decrease their sugar content by 30%,...
18 June, 2019
A renewed focus on value from competitors is forcing Sainsbury’s into substantial price cuts
Following the news that Sainsbury’s have reduced prices on over 1,000 own-brand prices since February, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst for GlobalData, a leading data and...
18 June, 2019
Robotic surgery systems global market expected to reach US$7.4bn by 2028, says GlobalData
The global robotic surgery market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7% to reach US$7.4bn by 2028, according to...
18 June, 2019
Opioid use disorders market set to reach $4.8bn in spite of lawsuits against manufacturers
Following the news that OxyContin manufacturer Purdue Pharma are being sued by three more US states for exploitation of the opioid crisis, Magdalene Crabbe, Pharma Analyst...
14 June, 2019
Further use of Amazon’s logistical prowess allows Morrisons scope to capitalise on the £14bn online grocery market
Following the news the ‘Morrisons at Amazon’ online same-day delivery service is set to expand to more cities across the UK, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst...
13 June, 2019
Arcadia CVA is approved, but the hard work has only just begun
Following today’s news (Wednesday 12 June) that Arcadia’s CVA proposal has been accepted, Chloe Collins, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
12 June, 2019
Younger demographics key to optimizing online brand sales and product discovery
According to the latest research by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, 82% of global consumers claim to own and use a smartphone every...
12 June, 2019
Asia and North America to lead global polyethylene capacity additions by 2023
Global polyethylene capacity is poised to see considerable growth over the next five years, potentially increasing from 110.12 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in 2018...
12 June, 2019
UK SMEs only offer one core benefit to all their employees on average
The proportion of UK small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer their employees benefits is quite low, with only 26.3% of SMEs offering flexible working...
12 June, 2019
Outbound traveller departures from Russia to reach 50.2 million by 2023
After years of uncertainty due to economic instability, the number of outbound travellers departing from Russia is set to increase overall by 10.4% by 2023...
12 June, 2019
Small Export Guarantee scheme will revive solar PV installations in UK
Following the recent news that the UK has announced it will promote renewable energy as part of its new Small Export Guarantee (SEG) scheme, Mohit Prasad,...
12 June, 2019
Global smart meters market set to reach US$7.06bn in 2023
The global smart meters market is estimated to be worth US$7.06bn in 2023, increasing from US$5.8bn in 2018, according to GlobalData, a leading data and...
12 June, 2019
UK shoppers set to spend £653m on Father’s Day this year
Father’s Day spend is forecast to reach £635m in 2019, less than half of the amount spent on Mother’s Day but this occasion will experience...
12 June, 2019
AME handset subscriptions set to reach 1.4bn by 2023 with smartphones accounting for 81% of subscriptions
Total AME (Africa and Middle East) handset subscriptions of 733m in 2018, is set to reach 1.4bn by 2023, with smartphones accounting for 81% of...
11 June, 2019
Western European telcos are winning the European 5G race
In Europe, Western countries are leading 5G development, with Denmark, Portugal and Switerland's 5G adoption set to take a 23.2%, 16.2% and 16.2% share respectively...
10 June, 2019
Novavax’s ResVax at risk of losing first-to-market lead in RSV vaccines
Following the recent news that the FDA has recommended an additional Phase III trial for Novavax’s vaccine to prevent medically significant RSV disease in infants, Paul...
10 June, 2019
Roche’s Xofluza shows promise in flu prevention
Following the recent news that Roche’s Phase III influenza drug Xofluza met its primary endpoint for influenza prevention, Philipp Rosenbaum, Pharma Analyst at GlobalData, a leading...
10 June, 2019
Spending on automated home devices to hit $75bn by 2025
Global spending on automated home devices is expected to reach $75bn by 2025, up from $23bn in 2018, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
10 June, 2019
US leads globally on new-build trunk oil and gas pipeline additions by 2023
The US is expected to add the highest trunk pipeline length in the global oil and gas pipelines industry between 2019 and 2023, contributing a...
07 June, 2019
Amazon has been named among four companies identified as the servers, storage and networking equipment leaders of tomorrow in the AI space, says GlobalData
Amazon is one of the world’s leading servers, storage and networking equipment companies best placed to succeed in the artificial intelligence (AI) arena in the...
07 June, 2019
BMW and Jaguar Land Rover collaboration targets slice of 19m electric vehicle sales per year by 2033
Following the recent news that Jaguar Land Rover and BMW are to work together on electric vehicle components, David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading...
07 June, 2019
Amazon to account for one fifth of UK online spend by 2024
Amazon is set to continue experiencing exponential growth with UK retail revenue set to rise 58.2% over the next five years to reach £15.7bn by...
06 June, 2019
NOCs in Thailand and Indonesia face challenging national production aspirations
National Oil Companies (NOCs) in Thailand and Indonesia are using the expiry of existing production-sharing contracts as an opportunity to take greater control of mature...
06 June, 2019
Mike Ashley’s bid for GAME could be what it needs to drive BELONG’s success
Following the news that Sports Direct has made an offer for GAME Digital, Zoe Mills, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
06 June, 2019
High value UK portfolios being generated through unwanted late-life fields and redevelopment projects
A number of Exploration and Production companies (E&Ps) have entered the offshore UK sector and created portfolios with above average remaining Net Present Value (NPV)/barrel...
05 June, 2019
Subscription shopping services target 34% of consumers in the baby and child care space
Subscription-based shopping services are reportedly booming, with an increasing array of products and services becoming available via this method. However, globally, most consumers are likely...
05 June, 2019
Google has been named among five companies identified as the servers, storage and networking equipment leaders of tomorrow in the Cloud IaaS/PaaS space, says GlobalData
Google is one of the world’s leading servers, storage and networking equipment companies best placed to succeed in the Cloud Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)/Platform...
05 June, 2019
Waitrose’s unique ‘package-free’ trial will resonate with a localist consumer base
Following the news that Waitrose & Partners is trialling a dedicated refillable zone and a frozen ‘pick and mix’ proposition at a store in Oxford,...
04 June, 2019
Qualcomm identified as the semiconductor leader of tomorrow in the 5G space, says GlobalData
Qualcomm is the world’s leading semiconductor company best placed to succeed in the 5G telecoms area in the next two to five years, according to...
04 June, 2019
IBM among thirteen companies identified as the semiconductor technology leaders of tomorrow in the Industrial Internet space, says GlobalData
IBM, Qualcomm, STMicroelectronics and Texas Instruments are among the world’s leading semiconductor companies best placed to succeed in the Industrial Internet arena in the next...
04 June, 2019
Following NICE recommendation, Prevymis set to exceed $5.6m peak year sales in UK
Following the recent news that NICE has recommended Merck’s Prevymis for preventing cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation in recipients of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), Paul Jeng, Senior...
31 May, 2019
Topshop/Topman must tread carefully to make ASOS tie-up a success
As part of Arcadia’s strategy to save its failing brands, Topshop and Topman are set to launch ranges on rival ASOS’ website in the next...
31 May, 2019
Confidence levels among construction industry executives continued to slide in Q2 2019
GlobalData’s Construction Confidence Index (CCI), a barometer of confidence in the global construction industry with regards to growth prospects over the short-term horizon, fell to...
31 May, 2019
Up to six new HBV drugs set to launch by 2027, with China driving market growth
Within the next ten years, up to six new drugs are projected to be approved for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections...
29 May, 2019
With approval of Merck’s V920 still months away, J&J’s Ebola vaccine finds elevated role in DRC outbreak
Following the recent news that Congolese Health Minister Oly Ilunga Kalenga is pushing for licensure and exclusive use of Merck’s Ebola vaccine in the current...
24 May, 2019
Amorepacific collaborates with Lazada to accelerate its digital presence in Southeast Asian beauty market
Following the news that Amorepacific, South Korea’s leading beauty brand, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Southeast Asia's leading e-commerce platform, Lazada Group,...
24 May, 2019
Comprehensive cover accounted for 42% of UK consumers income protection purchases in 2018
Comprehensive cover was the leading consumer choice in the UK in 2018, accounting for 42% of income protection purchases, according to GlobalData, a leading data...
23 May, 2019
Total telecom and pay-TV services revenue in Peru will expand at a CAGR of 1.6% between 2018 and 2023
Total telecom and pay-TV services revenue in Peru will expand at a CAGR of 1.6% between 2018 and 2023, mainly driven by the increasing demand...
23 May, 2019
Lack of store investment cash means CVA proposal will not be enough to save Arcadia’s brands, says GlobalData
Following yesterday’s news (Wednesday 22 May) that Arcadia is to close 23 stores as part of its CVA proposal, Chloe Collins, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData,...
23 May, 2019
Mobile subscriptions in the Americas will expand at a CAGR of 4.1% between 2018 and 2023
Mobile subscriptions in the Americas will reach 1.5 billion by 2023 from 1.2 billion in 2018, growing at a 4.1% CAGR over the period, says...
22 May, 2019
Impulsive Instagram Shopping offers retailers the chance to boost sales
As 38.7% of online shoppers aged 16-24 have used Instagram Shopping to purchase an item, retailers targeting this demographic should recognise the potential of social...
22 May, 2019
Latin America Internet household penetration will reach 50% by 2020
Latin America’s broadband penetration reached 45% of households in 2018 from a previous 43% in 2017. Going forward, GlobalData expects 10m new accesses within two...
21 May, 2019
Amazon all set to offer class-apart travel experiences for Indian app-users by collaborating with Cleartrip
Following the news that Amazon has formed a partnership with travel portal Cleartrip to launch a domestic flight booking feature through Amazon Pay in India, Shagun...
21 May, 2019
Canada’s construction industry set to reach US$304.6bn in 2023, driven by investments in infrastructure
Canada’s construction industry output value was estimated to be US$291.2bn in 2018. This is expected to grow to US$304.6bn in 2023 (measured at constant 2017...
20 May, 2019
Exploration opportunities in the Americas increasing in Q2 2019
Licensing opportunities are increasing in the Americas as Brazil, Canada, and the US launch licensing rounds scheduled to close within 2019, according to GlobalData, a...
20 May, 2019
Ryanair results are far from disastrous, but company is right to urge caution
Ryanair today announced its results for the financial year ended March 2019. Nick Wyatt, Head of Research and Analysis for Travel & Tourism at GlobalData,...
20 May, 2019
Coles targets consumers across healthy eating spectrum with Wellness Road range in Australia
Australian grocery retailer Coles Supermarket has launched a new ‘Wellness Road’ range of foods to give health-conscious customers a more affordable range of nutritious options....
17 May, 2019
Waitrose will need to rely on brand reputation to succeed in commanding 5% of online food market by 2022
Following the news that Waitrose & Partners intend to treble the size of its online operations to a £1bn business over the next three years,...
17 May, 2019
Google among eight companies identified as the semiconductor technology leaders of tomorrow in the data centre space, says GlobalData
Google, Amazon, Xilinx and Micron are among the world’s leading semiconductor companies best placed to succeed in the data centre space in the next two...
17 May, 2019
Multichannel essential as almost a quarter of living room furniture spend to go through online by 2024, says GlobalData
The winners within living room furniture over the next five years will be those where customers are able to switch seamlessly between online and stores...
17 May, 2019
Innogy continues to struggle with its retail business as first quarter profit drops a third, says GlobalData
Following the release of Innogy SE’s Q1 2019 results, Mohit Prasad, Project Manager for Power at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his...
16 May, 2019
Renewable Power Capacity to increase by 14.7 GW in Argentina during 2019–2030
Renewable power capacity (excluding small hydropower) in Argentina is expected to show a significant growth rate, registering a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 17.8%...
16 May, 2019
IMO 2020 low sulphur regulation challenges global refinery industry
In 2016, International Maritime Organization (IMO) decided to strictly enforce use of bunker fuels with a sulphur content of 0.5% (mass by mass) from the...
16 May, 2019
Facial recognition needs to improve before widespread use, as technology is considered a lightning rod for contempt, says GlobalData
Following the news that San Francisco plans to ban the use of facial recognition technology by municipal agencies. Rena Bhattacharyya, Research Director at GlobalData, a leading...
16 May, 2019
Funds from the sale of Thomas Cook airlines have potential to provide capital for new destinations
Following the release of Thomas Cook Group Half Year Results 2019, Johanna-Bonhill Smith, Associate Analyst for Travel & Tourism at GlobalData, a leading data and...
16 May, 2019
UK mobile retail spend will double in the next five years to reach £33.2bn
As UK consumers increasingly turn to their smartphones for convenience, mobile will continue to be the fastest growing area within the UK retail market with...
16 May, 2019
EU Funds and Infrastructure push to drive construction in Bulgaria, with total output set to reach US$10.7bn in 2023
Bulgaria’s construction industry growth decelerated to 3.7% in 2018, after growing at 4.4% in 2017. The industry’s output value in real terms is expected to...
16 May, 2019
Retailers must act fast to satisfy underwhelmed sustainability-seeking shoppers, says GlobalData
The overwhelming majority of UK consumers believe that retailers should be acting sustainably but almost 80% think that retailers are not doing enough to address...
15 May, 2019
Added funding provides boost for Vedanta’s experimental microbiome drug
Following the news that microbiome therapeutics developer Vedanta has completed an extended $45.5m series C round, Paul Jeng, Senior Pharma Analyst at GlobalData, a leading...
14 May, 2019
Road ahead still difficult for biosimilar producers in the US despite new FDA guidance on interchangeability
Following news that the FDA has finalized its guidance on interchangeable biosimilars; Rose Joachim, PhD Senior Immunology Pharma Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
14 May, 2019
Banking via Facebook messaging fails to take off, due to the lack of popularity within the UK
Facebook recently pulled the ability for users to pay their friends via Messenger, due to its lack of popularity among users in France and UK...
13 May, 2019
Royal Dutch Shell forecast to spend US$1.5bn in UK decommissioning through to 2025
Royal Dutch Shell are estimated to have over US$3bn in total abandonment and decommissioning expenditure (ABEX) in producing UK oil and gas developments, stacking above...
13 May, 2019
Vestas announces its first quarter 2019 results with order intake and backlog at all-time high level
Following the announcement by Vestas Wind Systems A/S, on its first quarter 2019 results, Mohit Prasad, Power Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
10 May, 2019
Nigeria dominates crude production outlook from greenfield projects in sub-Saharan Africa over next six years
Nigeria will contribute 46% of sub-Saharan Africa’s total crude production from planned and announced projects (greenfield projects) in 2025, according to GlobalData, a leading data...
10 May, 2019
Siemens to spin-off power and gas division as investment in thermal power set to decline to $95.6bn in 2025
Following the recent announcement by Siemens to spin-off its Power and Gas business, Harminder Singh, Director of Power at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
10 May, 2019
APAC countries shifting towards sustainable environment by implementing renewable energy auctions
Asia Pacific (APAC) countries are adopting several strategies and roadmaps to achieve the renewable energy target designated by their nations. Countries such as India, Kazakhstan,...
10 May, 2019
Trump’s requirement to disclose drug prices will cause confusion not clarity
The news that pharmaceutical companies will be required to include drug prices on TV adverts comes as part of President Trump’s commitment to promote lower...
09 May, 2019
Takeda’s strategic offloading of blockbuster-to-be Xiidra to Novartis will cut debt
Following the news that Takeda has agreed to sell dry eye drug Xiidra to Novartis for $3.4bn, Maura Musciacco, Senior Director of Neurology & Ophthalmology...
09 May, 2019
GlobalData identifies semiconductor companies leading in AI
Apple, Google, and Tesla are among the leading chip companies in artificial intelligence (AI), according to GlobalData’s Thematic scorecard for the semiconductor sector. GlobalData Head of...
09 May, 2019
Moore’s Law is broken, so it is time for a new generation of silicon, says GlobalData
Moore’s law has held sway in the chip industry for five decades but that era is now over, according to GlobalData, a leading data and...
09 May, 2019
John Lewis & Partners beats the department store blues as it takes home four awards in the GlobalData customer satisfaction awards 2019
John Lewis & Partners wins four GlobalData Customer Satisfaction awards, including the most prestigious Best Retailer category, having been runner-up for the past four years ...
09 May, 2019
Newmont Goldcorp expected to account for 7.1% of global gold production in 2019
Newmont Mining Corporation merged with Canada’s Goldcorp to form Newmont Goldcorp Corporation, the largest gold producer. With an estimated gold production at 8.4 million ounces...
07 May, 2019
Video games market set to become a $300bn-plus industry by 2025
The video games market will more than double to become a $300bn-plus industry by 2025, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. According to...
01 May, 2019
Department stores are top choice for gifting but recent struggles will threaten their reign, says GlobalData
Department stores are popular among consumers for purchasing gifts for occasions such as weddings and birthdays, as 44.9% of UK consumers who purchased a gift...
01 May, 2019
EMEA region leads contract award activity with 569 contracts in the oil and gas industry in Q1 2019
In Q1 2019, the oil and gas industry reported 1242 contracts, of which 1178 were awarded contracts, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
30 April, 2019
Latin America’s mobile subscriptions will expand at a CAGR of 4.4% between 2018 and 2023
LATAM’s mobile subscriptions reached 713 million by 2018 and will increase to 816.5 million by 2023, while mobile penetration of population will increase from 111.9%...
30 April, 2019
India’s Internet battle heats up with Reliance Industries set to disrupt ecommerce, says GlobalData
Indian industrial conglomerate Reliance Industries is well positioned to disrupt the country’s fast-growing ecommerce and mobile payment markets, according to GlobalData, a leading data and...
29 April, 2019
Baby boomers represent an opportunity for employers as over 50% would like to receive several benefits they are not currently offered
There are opportunities for employers at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to improve staff satisfaction and attract new staff by offering a range of competitive...
29 April, 2019
SGRE will solidify leading position in offshore wind segment after replacing GE on French offshore projects
Following the news that General Electric (GE) has abandoned the rights to supply and service its Halide 150-6MW turbines for two French offshore wind projects...
25 April, 2019
Global surgical adhesion barriers market to reach $1.4bn by 2028
The global surgical adhesion barriers market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3% to reach $1.4bn by 2028, according...
25 April, 2019
Swelling population of unvaccinated children in US, France and UK pose an imminent danger to public health
Following the news that the US, UK and France top UNICEF’s report of children unvaccinated against measles between 2010 and 2017, James Mather, Senior Pharma...
25 April, 2019
Russia will contribute 47% of Former Soviet Union’s new-build gas processing capacity growth by 2023
Russia will drive growth in Former Soviet Union’s (FSU) gas processing industry from planned and announced plants between 2019 and 2023, contributing around 6,531 mmcfd...
25 April, 2019
CMA merger block leaves Sainsbury’s CEO out of the money and into a difficult position
On the decision by the CMA to block the ASDA – Sainsbury’s merger, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a leading data and...
25 April, 2019
After Phase III data, Novavax’s ResVax approval for RSV remains uncertain
Following the release of additional Phase III clinical trial (Prepare) data of Novavax’s ResVax, presented at the World Vaccine Congress in Washington, D.C., Paul Jeng, Senior...
24 April, 2019
US will contribute 85% of North America’s new-build gas processing capacity growth by 2023
The US will drive growth in North America's gas processing industry from planned and announced plants between 2019 and 2023. The US is expected to...
24 April, 2019
Renault-Nissan alliance breakdown would push both manufacturers behind their competitors
Following the news that Renault has again attempted to integrate with Nissan, a proposal that Nissan is expected to reject, as reported in Nikkei Asian...
24 April, 2019
ConocoPhillips asset acquisition set to make Chrysaor the leader in UK oil and gas production, with over 180,000 boed forecast in 2019
Following the recent news that ConocoPhillips is to sell its remaining UK upstream assets to Chrysaor Holdings for US$2.675bn, Daniel Rogers, Upstream Oil & Gas...
24 April, 2019
Autonomous vehicles set to be fastest-growing automotive sector with more than 11m sales by 2033
There is no doubt that profound change is occurring in the automotive industry and now more than ever, it is critical to know which sectors...
18 April, 2019
Russia will contribute 91% of Former Soviet Union’s new-build underground gas storage capacity growth by 2023
Russia will drive growth in Former Soviet Union’s (FSU’s) planned and announced underground gas storage industry between 2019 and 2023, contributing around 91% of the...
18 April, 2019
Positive data from combination proof-of-concept could help to salvage Gilead’s NASH pipeline
Following the publication, at the International Liver Congress (ILC) 2019, of top-line data from a proof-of-concept study into Gilead’s combination therapy for NASH; James Mather, MChem,...
18 April, 2019
UK retail spending falls in March as consumers cut back on non-essential purchases, says GlobalData
2019 continues to be a challenging year for retailers as the total retail spend index declined in March, falling 3.6ppts versus February, dropping to levels...
18 April, 2019
Gilead Sciences and Novo Nordisk NASH partnership will bolster growth for both companies
Following the news that Novo Nordisk and Gilead Sciences have partnered on a clinical trial combining drugs to treat the progressive fatty liver disease NASH,...
17 April, 2019
Asia and North America to lead global caustic soda capacity additions by 2023
Global caustic soda capacity is poised to see considerable growth over the next five years, potentially increasing from 93.71 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in...
17 April, 2019
BNP Paribas’s, ‘Genius’ virtual assistant, will make banking more convenient for 67% of French millennials
Retail banking company, BNP Paribas have launched ‘Genius’, a virtual assistant capable of analyzing spending trends to suggest when users should save, says GlobalData, a...
17 April, 2019
Easter spending in the UK to reach £1.7bn in 2019, says GlobalData
Easter spend in the UK is forecast to increase by 0.5% in 2019 to reach £1.7bn, driven by gifting which is expected to rise 0.8%,...
16 April, 2019
Lack of strong brand appeal has led to shopper desertion at Monsoon Accessorize
Following today’s news (Monday 15 April) that Monsoon Accessorize is on the brink of launching a CVA, Chloe Collins, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading...
15 April, 2019
Eastern Europe failing to boost domestic gas production as a result of economic and political difficulties
Moscow expects to reinforce its position as Europe’s largest natural gas supplier with Russia’s construction of two new pipelines. However, some Eastern European countries are...
15 April, 2019
Chevron’s deal with Anadarko creates leading oil producer in the US with forecast production of 1.6 mmboed in 2019
Following the recent news that Chevron Corp (Chevron) will acquire Anadarko Petroleum Corp (Anadarko) for US$33 billion, Jonathan Markham, Upstream Oil & Gas Analyst at...
12 April, 2019
Zogenix’s Fintepla projected to reach $872m by 2026 despite recent setback
The FDA recently rejected a marketing application for Zogenix’s Fintepla, an anti-epileptic drug candidate for Dravet syndrome. Magdalene Crabbe, Neurology and Ophthalmology Analyst at GlobalData,...
11 April, 2019
JetBlue’s transatlantic flights stand a good chance of being successful
JetBlue announced yesterday (10 April 2019) that it is to commence flights from the United States to the UK. Nick Wyatt, Head of Research &...
11 April, 2019
World Parkinson’s Day 2019: Promising pipeline drugs could be key to tackling the disease and address unmet needs
In light of World Parkinson’s Day (11 April 2019), there have been a number of successes over the past half century in the treatment of...
11 April, 2019
Improved employment opportunities to drive Australian meat market through 2023, says GlobalData
Riding on improved employment rate coupled with growing household consumption, the Australian meat market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...
11 April, 2019
Australia’s construction industry will regain momentum driven by investments in transport infrastructure, says GlobalData
The Australian construction industry, which contracted an estimated 2.8% in real terms in 2018, is expected to regain growth momentum and rise at a compound...
11 April, 2019
Alnylam continues to blaze the RNAi frontier with Regeneron partnership
Following the news on April 8, 2019 that Alnylam and Regeneron have entered into an $800m pact to develop RNA interference (RNAi) therapies for eye...
09 April, 2019
Failure to capture a loyal male customer base has led to an instore exit for New Look’s menswear offer, says GlobalData
Following yesterday’s news (Monday 8th April) that New Look is to remove menswear from its physical stores, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
09 April, 2019
Debenhams saved from hands of Mike Ashley but needs more cash to safeguard its future
Following today’s news (Tuesday 9 April) that Debenhams has fallen into administration, Sofie Willmott, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
09 April, 2019
Saudi Aramco’s bond debut intended to inspire confidence as company fires up global expansion strategy, says GlobalData
Following Saudi Aramco's bond debut and the release of their bond prospectus on April 1, 2019, Anna Belova, Senior Oil and Gas Analyst at GlobalData,...
09 April, 2019
Global adoption of 5G from 2020 driven by arrival of 5G mobile handsets in 2019, says GlobalData
The introduction of the first 5G mobile handsets later this year, as well as the further evolution of 5G radio and core specifications, will drive...
08 April, 2019
Carmakers will look to ‘pool’ ahead of tough CO2 emission rules in Europe
As average vehicle CO2 emissions trend upwards in Europe, carmakers are looking to form 'pools' that can help avoid large fines under new tighter EU...
08 April, 2019
Flying taxis will become a reality by 2030; dramatically affecting the tourism industry
Airspace above cities is becoming increasingly valuable as the concept of pilotless flying vehicles is becoming more of a reality. This will potentially have a...
05 April, 2019
US will contribute 95% of North America’s new-build underground gas storage capacity growth by 2023
The US will drive growth in North America’s new-build underground gas storage industry between 2019 and 2023, contributing around 95% of the working gas capacity...
04 April, 2019
JD Sports a more cohesive fit for Pretty Green than Sports Direct, says GlobalData
Following today’s news (Thursday 4 April) that JD Sports has acquired Pretty Green Chloe Collins, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
04 April, 2019
Louisiana achieves major discount from Gilead’s subsidiary through Hepatitis C procurement model
Louisiana’s Department of Health recently announced that Gilead’s subsidiary Asegua Therapeutics has been selected as the pharmaceutical company for hepatitis C procurement model. Arafa Salam, PhD,...
03 April, 2019
28.3% of HNW clients’ children move their assets to a new provider when they inherit
After inheriting, 28.3% of HNW clients’ children discontinue the relationship with their parents’ wealth manager, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The company’s...
03 April, 2019
UK supermalls spend to reach £10.9bn by 2023 as they suck sales from the high street
As physical retail spend comes under increasing threat from the online channel, supermalls are set to outperform the total offline market over the next five...
03 April, 2019
Kellogg’s cookie sale part of an emerging trend for portfolio consolidation
Following the news that Kellogg Company has reached an agreement to sell Keebler Cookies and other related businesses to Ferrero, Richard Parker, Principle Consumer Analyst at...
02 April, 2019
UCB’s Cimzia US approval for nr-axSpA places company ahead of competitive biologic space
The approval of UCB’s Cimzia marks the first anti-tumor necrosis factor biologic therapy for non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) patients in the US, having been already...
02 April, 2019
Bonmarché has found a saviour in Philip Day with his Spectre Holdings acquisition
Following the news that Spectre Holdings, the Dubai based company owned by Philip Day of Edinburgh Woollen Mills, has bought the majority of shares in...
02 April, 2019
Italy will contribute 35% of Europe’s new-build underground gas storage capacity in 2023
Italy is expected to add around 249 billion cubic feet (bcf) of underground gas storage capacity between 2019 and 2023, from 14 planned and announced...
01 April, 2019
May’s third deal defeat heightens concerns within the UK’s healthcare sector
Following the PM’s third consecutive defeat on the original set date of Brexit, companies within the UK healthcare sector are in angst as the future...
29 March, 2019
Lyft may wow investors but big ride-hail question-marks remains
Ride-hail firm Lyft is set to debut on the Nasdaq stock market today (29 March) with shares priced at US$72, ahead of the initial guidance...
29 March, 2019
Australia inches towards supermarket automation after Coles partners with Ocado
Following the news on 26th March 2019 that Coles Supermarkets Australia has entered into an exclusive services agreement to bring British online supermarket pioneer Ocado...
29 March, 2019
High fuel prices and overcapacity strike again as WOW Air is added to the long list of recent airline closures
Following the news that WOW Air has ceased operations after failed negotiations to save it, leaving thousands of passengers stranded, Ralph Hollister, Associate Travel &...
28 March, 2019
Fashion spend in town centres to slump 13.8% by 2023
Major retailers including Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, New Look, and now potentially Arcadia, are closing a significant number of stores over the next three to...
28 March, 2019
Outbound traveller departures from Italy set to increase to 36.2 million in 2022
The number of outbound travellers departing from Italy is set to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.6% from 32.6 million travellers...
28 March, 2019
Daimler-Geely JV moving Smart to China with all-electric product renewal makes sense for both
News has emerged today (28 March) that Daimler has struck a deal with Geely for a 50:50 joint venture based in China to develop and...
28 March, 2019
Ford takes the axe to operations in Russia, but cost-cutting is no solution to its problems
Ford has announced that it will end passenger car production and shut plants at its Sollers joint venture in Russia as part of a restructure...
28 March, 2019
Dune not the best fit for LK Bennett
Following today’s news (Wednesday 27 March) that Dune has tabled a bid for LK Bennett, Kate Ormrod, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
27 March, 2019
North America is expected to add around 265 mtpa of LNG liquefaction capacity in 2023
North America will be the major contributor to the growth of global liquefied natural gas (LNG) liquefaction capacity between 2019 and 2023, accounting for around...
27 March, 2019
Sports Direct ‘possible’ offer for Debenhams looks anything but, says GlobalData
Following the news that Mike Ashley is considering a £61m bid to take full control of Debenhams, Patrick O’Brien, UK Research Director at GlobalData, a...
27 March, 2019
Apple TV’s fortunes will depend on content and user experience, neither of which look rosy
Following Apple’s announcement yesterday (Monday 25 March) of its Apple TV+ streaming service, Cyrus Mewawalla, Head of Thematic Research at GlobalData, has warned the company’s...
26 March, 2019
Bupa’s DNA map service likely to concern employees
The popularity of consumer DNA testing has soared due to technological advancements, making this service cheap enough to be affordable to the public. Businesses that...
26 March, 2019
Hannover Re set to boost innovation in the insurance industry
‘Hannover Re’s’ new innovation pool, ‘hr | equarium’, aims to play matchmaker for digital innovators and incumbent insurers, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
26 March, 2019
Brand differentiation is key in order for Boohoo to harness Misspap as its next vehicle for growth
Following yesterday’s news (Monday 25 March) that the Boohoo group has acquired Misspap, Sofie Willmott, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
26 March, 2019
Only 5% of UK millennial investors use robo-advice services, as human expertise is still preferred over AI technology
Technology is a relatively new addition within the wealth management industry, from robo-advisors to AI-enabled chatbots. However, the need for human financial advice will not...
25 March, 2019
Administration looms as Debenhams reveals restructuring plans
Following the announcement of Debenhams new restructuring plans, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Mike...
25 March, 2019
Trinidad’s revenue-raising measures risk backfiring in long-term
Trinidad and Tobago is looking to attract exploration investment with a new offshore bid round. However, the introduction of a royalty imposed on investors may...
25 March, 2019
Xeljanz cardiovascular safety signal unlikely to slow the upward trajectory of the JAK inhibitor class
On 20 March 2019, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) announced that it has put Pfizer’s blockbuster JAK inhibitor drug, Xeljanz (tofacitinib), under review following signs...
25 March, 2019
Sleep boosting DNA repair in damaged neurons could significantly impact the treatment of mental illnesses
A recent study conducted at Bar-Ilan University in Israel found that DNA repair in damaged neurons is most efficient during sleep, and treating sleep disorders...
20 March, 2019
Aldi is willing to fight for space in the lucrative convenience market
Following the launch of discounter Aldi’s Local format last week in South London, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst for GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
20 March, 2019
Global steam generators for nuclear power market to grow modestly to reach $1.02bn in 2026
The global market for nuclear power steam generators is projected to grow marginally to reach $1.02bn in 2026, growing at a compound annual growth rate...
20 March, 2019
HeartMate 3 has potential to significantly impact treatment options for patients with end stage heart failure
Results posted from the MOMENTUM-3 clinical trial at the 68th American College of Cardiology Scientific Session on 17 March 2019, revealed that the HeartMate 3...
20 March, 2019
Mother’s Day spending in the UK to rise to £1.6bn, says GlobalData
Mother’s Day spend will continue to grow despite falling later in the month (31 March 2019 versus 11 March 2018) which has led to a...
20 March, 2019
The flow diversion stent market is growing at a CAGR of approximately 2%
Estimated to be approximately 15% of the embolization devices market, the flow diversion stent market is growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of...
19 March, 2019
Millennials are increasingly using ‘WeChat’ and ‘WhatsApp’ to discuss their investments with wealth managers
Almost 40% of millennials in Asia-Pacific were contacting their wealth managers via a chat application in Q2 2018, a 10 percentage point increase since 2017,...
19 March, 2019
$43bn FIS and Worldpay merger creates new processing giant
Following the news of the merger agreement between Fidelity Information Services (FIS) and Worldpay, Bhavika Shah, Payments Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company...
19 March, 2019
Start-up aims to make millennials ‘DeadHappy’ with life insurance
Insurtech start-up ‘DeadHappy’ is looking to revolutionize life insurance by introducing its flexible, pay-as-you-go product, to a market lacking true innovation, according to GlobalData, a...
19 March, 2019
Stationery specialist Office Outlet left behind as the market steams ahead
Commenting on the news that Office Outlet has collapsed into administration, Zoe Mills, UK Retail Analyst at GlobalData, offers her view: “The stationery market is...
19 March, 2019
Market pressures means Sainsbury’s has little choice but to battle on against the CMA
Following the news that Sainsbury’s-ASDA are planning to invest £1bn in price cuts and establish a profit cap on fuel to encourage approval of the...
19 March, 2019
M&S faces uphill battle to win over weekly food shoppers
Following the news that M&S are planning to expand the number of stores offering the full range of M&S food products, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst...
18 March, 2019
JD Sports can breathe new life into Footasylum, says GlobalData
Following the news that JD Sports is to buy Footasylum for £90m, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director offers his view: “While JD Sports is paying...
18 March, 2019
Recent production revival and potential for further resource development makes Eagle Ford shale a promising prospect
During 2018 Eagle Ford re-emerged as one of the lucrative destinations for oil and gas companies, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company....
15 March, 2019
Despite two cases of remission, effective HIV cure is still years away
Following the news of a UK patient (The London Patient) who has been in remission with undetectable levels of HIV viral load for 18 months,...
15 March, 2019
Not just Arcadia: Fashion is fleeing the high street
Following today’s news (Friday 15 March) that Arcadia is reportedly poised to launch a CVA, Sofie Willmott, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
15 March, 2019
Mild February fails to significantly boost UK retail spending
February proved to be another disheartening month for retailers as the total retail spend index rose only 3.4 percentage points (ppts) versus a poor performance...
14 March, 2019
China and Nigeria to propel capacity growth in the global refinery crude distillation units industry to 2023
China and Nigeria are expected to be the major contributors to the global refinery crude distillation unit (CDU) industry capacity growth from new-build and expansion...
14 March, 2019
Tecentriq assumes pole position with FDA approval but Keytruda looms in triple negative breast cancer
On March 8, the FDA granted the accelerated approval of Roche’s programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitor Tecentriq in combination with Abraxane (protein-bound paclitaxel)...
14 March, 2019
Asia will contribute 39% of global refinery fluid catalytic cracking units capacity additions by 2023
Asia is expected to be the major contributor to the growth of the global refinery fluid catalytic cracking units (FCCU) industry between 2019 and 2023,...
14 March, 2019
Asia leads global refinery coking units capacity additions by 2023
Asia, as the major contributor to the growth of the global refinery coking units industry, accounts for around 40% of the refinery coking unit’s capacity...
12 March, 2019
Over a quarter of UK shoppers planning to stockpile products in anticipation of Brexit
Over a quarter of shoppers have either begun stockpiling or plan to stockpile ahead of Brexit, according to GlobalData’s latest monthly retail tracker, showing that...
12 March, 2019
Raised forecast adds to improved outlook for UK upstream production
Following the latest forecast from the UK Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) for the UK’s offshore sector, Jonathan Markham, Senior Upstream Oil & Gas Analyst...
12 March, 2019
Aviva gathers momentum in the UK as it shifts focus to consolidation for 2019
Following today’s (7 March 2019) release of Aviva’s preliminary results for 12 months ended 31 December 2018, Ben Carey-Evans, Insurance Analyst at GlobalData, offers his...
07 March, 2019
Complete reliance on gas for base-load capacity may result in energy security concern for the Netherlands by 2030
The Dutch government’s decision to completely phase out both coal power generation and Groningen gas field by 2030 is expected to result in a massive...
07 March, 2019
Policy risks for Lebanon’s second offshore round despite stable fiscal terms
Political and economic instability may affect Lebanon’s second offshore licensing round, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The company’s ‘Lebanon Upstream Fiscal...
06 March, 2019
Verify’s woes down to a lack of ambition, says GlobalData
Issues with the Verify identity assurance scheme, highlighted by a damning report from the UK’s National Audit Office (NAO), are primarily down to a lack...
06 March, 2019
Apparent cure of a second HIV patient provides renewed hope for patients and researchers
Following the news that a UK patient has shown undetectable levels of HIV virus 18 months after after receiving transplanted stem cells from an HIV-resistant...
05 March, 2019
More action needed from Paperchase to change its fortunes, says GlobalData
Commenting on the news that Paperchase is using a CVA to negotiate rent reductions and restructure its store portfolio, potentially shuttering 28 stores, Zoe Mills,...
05 March, 2019
Novavax’s RSV vaccine fails second Phase III trial, further shrinking its pathways to success
Following the news on 28 February 2019 that Novavax’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease vaccine for infants – ResVax – did not meet its primary...
01 March, 2019
Exxon’s Cyprus gas discovery faces uphill battle in stranded sector
Following the recent news that ExxonMobil Corp has discovered a significant gas field offshore Cyprus via the Glaucus-1 exploration well, Daniel Rogers, Upstream Oil &...
01 March, 2019
Revival of Angola’s upstream sector will take time
The Angolan government has introduced a series of reforms to the upstream sector over the past year in an attempt to mitigate the rapid decline...
01 March, 2019
Gap is not the only preppy logo brand with a short shelf life
In response to the announcement that Gap Inc. is splitting its brand portfolio and closing more Gap stores, Maureen Hinton, Global Retail Research Director for...
01 March, 2019
Construction in Peru set to reach US$36.6bn in 2023 as it gathers growth momentum
The Peruvian construction industry’s output value was estimated to be US$28.7bn in 2018. This is expected to grow to US$36.6bn in 2023 (measured at constant...
28 February, 2019
Microgrid investment in blockchain to be the future of energy systems
Blockchain microgrids have become a pivotal theme in the rapidly developing energy sector and Amit Sharma, Power Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
28 February, 2019
Investments in LTE and LTE-A roll outs will boost mobile subscriptions in Ecuador
4G’s share of total mobile subscriptions in Ecudaor will grow to 76% by 2023, supported by ongoing LTE and LTE-A network expansions to underserved areas...
28 February, 2019
Global zinc production to reach 15.7Mt in 2022 to meet rising demand
Global zinc production is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8% between 2019 and 2022, to reach 15.7Mt in 2022,...
28 February, 2019
High price paid for Ocado highlights weakness of M&S, says GlobalData
In response to the announcement that M&S is paying £750m for a 50% stake in a joint venture with Ocado, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director...
27 February, 2019
Themis retains momentum for first Chikungunya vaccine approval with MV-CHIK
Following the news (25 February 2019) that the FDA has granted a Fast Track designation to Themis Bioscience’s lead Phase II experimental vaccine (MV-CHIK) for...
26 February, 2019
Roche’s acquisition of Spark Therapeutics is a long-term investment in the hemophilia A gene therapy market
Following the news (25 February 2019) that Roche has entered into a definitive merger agreement to fully acquire Spark Therapeutics for $4.3bn, Tajekesa Chapman, Pharma...
26 February, 2019
Neurofilament light is most promising molecule for use in routine management of patients with MS
Following the news (20th February 2019) that, according to a study published in the journal Neurology, blood neurofilament light chain can be a biomarker of...
21 February, 2019
Romania’s frequent legislative changes provide unstable climate for gas investments
Successive changes to Romania’s regulatory framework governing the oil and gas sector have made for an uncertain investment climate, according to GlobalData, a leading data...
21 February, 2019
Network operators must leverage edge computing to ensure 5G’s success
Immersive virtual reality (VR), self-driving cars and remote controlled robots are just some of the things telecommunications service providers expect future 5G mobile networks to...
20 February, 2019
Sainsbury’s vows to fight on, but ASDA merger looks doomed, says GlobalData
In response to the CMA’s provisional findings on the proposed ASDA/Sainsbury’s merger, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director for GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
20 February, 2019
No respite for retail as UK consumer sentiment slumps to a seven year low
January proved to be another tough month for retailers in the UK as the total retail spend index declined by 13.3 points versus December 2018,...
19 February, 2019
Asia and the FSU to lead global ammonia capacity contributions by 2023
Global ammonia capacity is poised to see considerable growth over the next five years, potentially increasing from 233.85 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in 2018...
19 February, 2019
Russia and Colombia lead global oil and gas discoveries during Q4 2018
Russia and Colombia had the highest number of oil and gas discoveries amongst a number of key countries with three each in Q4 2018, according...
18 February, 2019
Merck’s Keytruda set to become new standard of care for renal cancer patient population after gaining edge over competitors
Merck & Co Inc’s abstract presentation regarding KEYNOTE-426 trial at ASCO GU 2019 (16 February 2019) has confirmed that Keytruda, an anti-PD-1 therapy, in combination...
18 February, 2019
Airbus well-placed to exploit the trend for end-to-end flights despite failure of A380
Following the news (14 February 2019) that Airbus is ceasing production of its A380 aircraft, Nick Wyatt, Head of Travel & Tourism at GlobalData, a...
15 February, 2019
PCSK9 inhibitor developers slashing prices will fuel their uptake in 2019
PCSK9 inhibitors have struggled to gain momentum since their US launch in 2015. As a result, PCSK9 inhibitor developers slashed prices in 2018 in order...
14 February, 2019
The UK is shifting towards a cashless society as 62% of consumers use contactless
The rapid rise in contactless payments in the UK means that the UK is shifting towards a ‘cashless society’, says GlobalData, a leading data and...
14 February, 2019
Shell’s move on Bonga Southwest/Aparo is a major boost for Nigeria’s deepwater oil sector
Following the news (Wednesday 13 February) that Royal Dutch Shell and its partners are now set to commence the tendering process for the development of...
14 February, 2019
Western markets will not follow Japan’s lead on blockchain payments
Following the news that Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is launching an open payment network built on the blockchain in 2020, Sam Murrant, Senior Payments...
13 February, 2019
Restaurant Brands International is headed for success in 2019
Following Restaurant Brands International’s full year and Q4 2018 results, Lewis Towell, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, offers his view: “2018 was a year which saw the...
12 February, 2019
Five minute neck scan could predict onset of dementia but more research is needed
A study funded by the Medical Research Council, British Heart Foundation and the National Institutes of Health has revealed that an ultrasound scan of blood...
12 February, 2019
Click & collect in the UK to grow to £10bn by 2023 but customer satisfaction lags behind home delivery
The UK click & collect market is set to rise 45.8% over the next five years to reach £9.8bn by 2023, but growth will slow...
07 February, 2019
Israel hi-tech ecosystem is moving from startup to scale up, says GlobalData
Israeli hi-tech startups are increasingly keen on organic means to scale up into global markets over quick exit to international companies through mergers and acquisitions...
05 February, 2019
Retail casualties led to non-food spend in retail parks declining by 1.1% in the UK in 2018, says GlobalData
The demise of retailers including Toys R Us and Maplin has driven sales away from retail parks, where non-food sales declined by 1.1% in 2018,...
05 February, 2019
Sunrise Records’ rescue of HMV faces uphill struggle against rapidly declining market
Commenting on the news that Sunrise Records is to acquire 100 HMV stores out of administration, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, offers...
05 February, 2019
Mike Ashley’s businesses capture over 3% of spend on UK non-food retail, says GlobalData
Currently in talks to acquire HMV, retail tycoon Mike Ashley has increased his presence in the UK retail market in the past five years; with...
01 February, 2019
Profit soars as sales growth slows for Amazon, says GlobalData
Following yesterday’s (31st January 2019) Q4 2018 results from Amazon, Neil Saunders, Managing Director at GlobalData Retail offer his view: “Overall, Amazon has ended its fiscal...
01 February, 2019
The government is risking the tech sector’s future competitiveness over Brexit and needs to take ‘No Deal’ off the table, says GlobalData
Following the outcome of last night’s (15 January 2019) Commons defeat for Theresa May’s Brexit deal, David Bicknell, Principal Analyst for Thematic Research at GlobalData, a...
16 January, 2019
Consumer platforms and devices predictions for 2019, according to GlobalData
Leading data and analytics company, GlobalData, has revealed its top predictions for the consumer platforms and devices industry in the report: ‘2019 Predictions: What to...
15 January, 2019
2019’s top technology, media and telecoms trends
Leading data and analytics company, GlobalData, has revealed its top trends for 2019 across the technology, media and telecoms (TMT) industry. The company’s latest thematic research...
07 January, 2019
5G, e-sports, streaming video and smart homes highlight 2019’s top consumer services trends
Developments across many different and converging service technologies are set to mature and directly impact consumers during 2019, according to GlobalData, a leading data and...
03 January, 2019
1 in 9 UK shoppers to return Christmas gifts, with pyjamas the most unwanted present of them all
While the impact of Boxing Day sales is waning due to the growing emphasis on Black Friday and the heavy discounting that retailers are engaging...
26 December, 2018
Hyperscale cloud firms will fiercely target on-premises enterprise workloads in 2019
Hyperscale cloud service providers, including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, and Google are accelerating efforts to target on-premises enterprise workloads, setting the stage for an intensely...
20 December, 2018
M&S will win the grocery premiumisation war this Christmas as 10.9% of shoppers switch supermarket for the festive season
In the UK, 10.9% of shoppers will switch their major grocer for the Christmas period, centrally driven by a desire for premium foods over the...
19 December, 2018
Telcos seek alternative approaches to enter the saturated mobile financial services sector in Europe
Mobile Financial Services (MFS) in Europe have grown rapidly over the last five years, due to the proliferation of mobile applications and relatively high smartphone...
18 December, 2018
Black Friday did not deliver the November boost that UK retailers desperately needed, says GlobalData
The heavy and prolonged period of discounting around Black Friday failed to boost overall retail spending in the UK in November as GlobalData’s total retail...
17 December, 2018
Value of online returns to rise to £5.6bn by 2023, driven by clothing & footwear
Online returns will increase by 27.3% over the next five years to £5.6bn, but this rapid growth represents a lower return rate as online spending...
14 December, 2018
A hard Brexit would wipe £2.3bn off the non-food retail market in 2019, says GlobalData
Low consumer confidence and inflated food prices would see the UK non-food retail sector £2.3bn worse off in a hard Brexit scenario compared to a...
12 December, 2018
UK online spend on non-food will top £48bn by 2020, accounting for over a quarter of retail spend
With online retail spend set to rise 7.5% this year while offline spend inches up just 1.0%, UK consumers are set to spend more online...
10 December, 2018
Mobile 5G to be commercially launched in MENA in 2019, reaching 15.8 million subscribers in 2023
The Middle East & Africa (MENA) will see the adoption of commercial mobile 5G services in 2019, on par with the US and a number...
05 December, 2018
A Netflix-style SVoD platform for live sports can exist, but faces high hurdles, says GlobalData
Live sports are an essential part of any Pay-TV package, and are one of the key reasons why many people have not yet cut the...
05 December, 2018
Over a quarter of millennials use credit options to buy clothing & footwear online, says GlobalData
An increase in the number of retailers offering ‘try before you buy’ payment methods is driving up the use of credit options amongst young consumers...
04 December, 2018
UK shoppers hold back spending online in October 2018, in anticipation of Black Friday
Instore spending drove a moderate 2.6 point increase in GlobalData’s total retail spend index as many consumers in the UK began their Christmas shopping, persuaded...
22 November, 2018
US wireless carriers to extend Black Friday deals in 2018
US wireless carriers have already begun advertising Black Friday deals but they are not exclusive to this day or even the shopping weekend, as many...
21 November, 2018
Halloween proved a treat for retailers as 51.5% of UK consumers spent on the occasion
The US-originated Halloween occasion is becoming more popular in the UK with over half of consumers spending on Halloween in 2018, according to GlobalData, a...
20 November, 2018
Internet of Things Predictions for 2019, according to GlobalData
As 2018 comes to a close, Cyrus Mewawalla, Head of Thematic Research at GlobalData, offers his predictions on five big tech themes associated with the...
16 November, 2018
Beauty and the booze to drive advent calendar spend, says GlobalData
55.6% of UK consumers surveyed stated that they intend to purchase at least one advent calendar this year, up from 53.4% last year, says GlobalData,...
15 November, 2018
Black Friday set to be worth £10.4bn in the UK in 2018
Black Friday sales are forecast to grow faster than the UK retail market in Q4 2018, as the promotional period draws in spend from before...
14 November, 2018
Amazon HQ split reflects its sheer size and scale and offers a workable solution for future expansion
After over a year of speculation and a contest in which major cities have vied for Amazon's favor, the technology behemoth has finally chosen New...
13 November, 2018
AO makes smart (phone) move, says GlobalData
The announcement this morning on AO World’s acquisition of Mobile Phones Direct highlights the online electricals specialist’s continued expansion plans as it attempts to steal...
09 November, 2018
Modest Christmas cheer for UK retail with £99bn ‘golden quarter’ sales forecast
While it has been a year of retail failures, profit warnings and store closures so far, the ‘golden quarter’ offers retailers the opportunity to gain...
08 November, 2018
Moschino’s flamboyant designs will hold limited appeal among H&M’s customer base
Ahead of tomorrow’s (8 November) launch of H&M’s collaboration with Moschino, Kate Ormrod, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
07 November, 2018
Clothing and footwear spend via online-only retailers is set to soar 67.4% over the next five years reaching £7.5bn in 2023, says GlobalData
Clothing and footwear spend via online-only retailers is set to soar 67.4% over the next five years reaching £7.5bn in 2023, outpacing growth in the...
07 November, 2018
Number of ZTE phones in US prepaid market fell 48% in 2018 due to political pressure, says GlobalData
Once a leader in the US prepaid market, ZTE is disappearing from US prepaid operator shelves due to its troubles with the US government, says...
07 November, 2018
Goldman Sachs dominates GlobalData’s ranking of global M&A financial advisers in Retail for Q3 2018
Goldman Sachs has dominated the latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) league table of the top 10 financial advisers for the Retail industry for Q3 2018,...
05 November, 2018
Apple focuses investor attention on services, platform strength and future profits as it stops revealing unit sales
Following yesterdays announcement (Thursday 1 November) that Apple will no longer reveal their unit sales figures,...
02 November, 2018
Global installed base of smart speakers to surpass 200 million in 2020, says GlobalData
The global installed base for smart speakers will hit 100 million early next year, before surpassing the 200 million mark at some point in 2020,...
02 November, 2018
GlobalData’s Thematic Summit Autumn 2018: Gaining competitive advantage through digital transformation
GlobalData’s Thematic Summit Autumn 2018: Gaining competitive advantage through digital transformation Digital transformation is the subject of GlobalData’s Thematic Summit Autumn 2018, at the Millennium Gloucester...
02 November, 2018
Apple advances its efforts to make iPad Pro a proper computer, while giving consumers what they want in a long-awaited update to the MacBook Air, says GlobalData
Following Apple’s event in Brooklyn, NY yesterday (Tuesday 30th October) where the company announced a completely new iPad Pro tablet and long-awaited updates to the...
31 October, 2018
All treats and no tricks as Halloween retail creeps up to almost half a billion pounds, says GlobalData
This year Halloween will be a treat for retailers, with the event forecast to be worth £491m in 2018 (up 2.1% on last year) as...
30 October, 2018
Business rates relief offers no reprieve for UK’s suffering retail chains
The £900m extension to small business rate relief gives an estimated 500,000 independent shops a boost but does nothing for the long list of struggling...
29 October, 2018
Tech Firms, Food Retailers, and NGOs Collaborate to apply Blockchain to global food supply chains, says GlobalData
From coffee and fish to wine and olive oil, blockchain, a digital ledger technology, is being applied to global food supply chains in ways that...
25 October, 2018
43.3% of consumers spent on summer products this year due to heatwave, says GlobalData
The prolonged heatwave in the UK and major sporting events boosted spending on summer items such as outdoor and gardening products, BBQ food and holiday...
24 October, 2018
Ambient commerce offers consumers a new way to shop, will boost retail spending on IoT technology to $5.3bn, says GlobalData
Ambient commerce is an important use case for the Internet of Things (IoT) and promises to be a game changing retail technology, according to GlobalData,...
24 October, 2018
US mobile carriers promote retail stores to complement their online presence, says GlobalData
Many US wireless carriers are expanding their retail footprints, not just via traditional brick-and-mortar locations, but also through experiential concept stores as well as on-the-fly...
23 October, 2018
Amazon’s UK investment demonstrates demand for AI technologies, says GlobalData
Following today’s news (October 19, 2018) that online retail giant, Amazon, has created thousands of new technology jobs in the UK, Brad Shimmin, Service Director for...
19 October, 2018
Ground-breaking report sheds new light on UK’s best performing shopping centres
GlobalData’s newly released ‘Top 50 UK Shopping Centres Report, 2018’ is the first of its kind to take into account the requirements of both tenants...
18 October, 2018
Contactless rise puts cash under pressure, says GlobalData
Following Worldpay’s announcement today (16 Oct) that contactless overtook chip & PIN for in-store card payments this year, Sam Murrant, Senior Analyst in Payments at GlobalData,...
17 October, 2018
Claire’s out of touch with today’s young shoppers, says GlobalData
Following today’s news (Monday 15 October) that Claire’s is mulling UK store closures, Kate Ormrod, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
15 October, 2018
Superdry is the next in a long line of brands to be hit by House of Fraser’s woes, says GlobalData
Following today’s news (Monday 15 October) that Superdry has announced a profit warning, Sofie Willmott, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
15 October, 2018
Sears’ demise calls for change in management, says GlobalData
Following the news that US retailer, Sears, files for bankruptcy: Neil Saunders, Managing Director of GlobalData Retail, comments: “Today is a day that will live in retail...
15 October, 2018
Coast yet another victim of struggling department stores
Following yesterday’s news (Thursday 11 October) that Karen Millen bought womenswear retailer Coast out of administration,...
12 October, 2018
Almost 90% of UK consumers would use deposit scheme as grocers rethink war on plastic, says GlobalData
Grocers should consider introducing more widespread deposit and return schemes instead of waiting for government action, since 88.9% of UK consumers stated that they would...
11 October, 2018
£1.5bn spend freed up for retail survivors in 2018
The UK non-food retail sector has become reliant on the demise of weaker operators to maintain growth for the survivors, according to GlobalData a leading...
08 October, 2018
Hadoop powerhouses Cloudera and Hortonworks join forces to fight the cloud
Following the announcement that Cloudera and Hortonworks are to merge in a deal worth $5.2bn, Brad Shimmin, Service Director at GlobalData, a leading data and...
05 October, 2018
Supermarkets remain the nation’s choice for back to school products
The grocers’ ability to use heavy discounting and promotions has cemented their position as the go-to destination for back to school products, according to GlobalData...
03 October, 2018
Africa & the Middle East set to have the fastest growing fibre broadband segment globally to 2023
Fibre optic access lines in Africa and Middle East (AME) is expected to grow by a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 19% between 2018...
28 September, 2018
CMA identifies 463 overlaps between ASDA and Sainsbury’s, but this itself does not derail merger
Following today’s (Thursday 27 September) publication of the CMA’s phase 1 decision on the merger of ASDA and Sainsbury’s, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director...
27 September, 2018
Over half of surveyed executives rank self-optimizing networks and AI assistants as top growth AI use cases in the telecom industry
Self-diagnostics and self-optimization for mobile networks were identified as one of the telecoms Artificial Intelligence (AI) use cases with the highest growth potential over the...
27 September, 2018
Pay-TV penetration in Africa and the Middle East set to grow faster than all other major regions to 2022
Africa and the Middle East (AME) pay-TV household penetration is expected to outpace all other major regions between 2017 and 2022, increasing from 16% in...
26 September, 2018
New tools from IBM and Google reveal just how hard it is to build trust in Artificial Intelligence, says GlobalData
The unseen dangers inherent in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are proving the importance of IBM and Google’s diverse approach to this multifaceted problem, Brad Shimmin, Service Director...
25 September, 2018
Cybersecurity is the most important emerging technology for businesses, says GlobalData
Cybersecurity is the most important emerging technology for businesses globally, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The company’s latest report, Global Emerging Technology...
25 September, 2018
Tesco back on the front foot with Jack’s in battle with discounters, but a more aggressive store opening schedule expected
On Tesco’s attempt to tackle the rise of the discounters with the opening of discount store Jack’s...
19 September, 2018
Global smart meter market expected to reach $10.4bn by 2022
The global smart meter market is estimated to reach $10.4bn by 2022, driven by rising emissions, domestic energy resource constraints, ageing infrastructure and the growing...
18 September, 2018
Top 25 global technology companies by market cap, Q2 2018, researched by GlobalData
The performance highlights of the Top 25 publicly traded global technology companies by Market Cap (Mcap) for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 (Q2) ),...
14 September, 2018
JD Sports buoyed by expansion abroad, says GlobalData
Following today’s release of JD Sports H1 figures for 2018/19, Amy Higginbotham, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Although international markets bolstered...
11 September, 2018
Prepaid wireless carriers will launch more promotional offers during 2018 than they did in each of the past two years, says GlobalData
Competition among U.S. prepaid mobile service providers has once again heated up. *2016 saw the top five prepaid carriers make numerous promotional service offers to...
11 September, 2018
Debenhams reaction to press speculation fails to address concerns, says GlobalData
Following today’s (Monday 10 September) release from Debenhams in relation to media speculation over its future, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a leading...
10 September, 2018
Apple’s iPhone looks poised to accelerate its U.S. prepaid market penetration, says GlobalData
At Apple’s ‘Gather Round’ event on Sept. 12, we can expect to see numerous new devices, with rumors indicating the unveiling of multiple new iPhone...
07 September, 2018
JP Morgan tops GlobalData’s global M&A financial adviser league table in the Retail Sector for Q2 2018
JP Morgan has topped the latest M&A league table of the top 10 financial advisers for the retail industry for Q2 2018, compiled by leading...
06 September, 2018
Morgan Stanley tops GlobalData’s ranking of global M&A financial advisers in ICT for Q2 2018
Morgan Stanley led the competition of top 10 M&A financial advisers for the ICT industry in the latest league table for Q2 2018, compiled by...
06 September, 2018
Smartphones can get even bigger if vendors are willing to risk it
The original iPhone launched in 2007 with just a 3.5-inch display. Since then, phones have grown dramatically and Samsung’s new Note9 features its largest screen...
30 August, 2018
WH Smith’s market share under threat from new entrants
Following this mornings (Thursday 30th August) release of WH Smith’s pre-close statement, Zoe Mills, Retail Analyst for GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her...
30 August, 2018
IT budgets shifting to spend more on digital twin enabling technology
New research from GlobalData reveals a significant shift toward Artificial Intelligence (AI) and big data platform spending among IT practitioners. Brad Shimmin, Service Director at...
24 August, 2018
Comcast’s addition of Amazon Prime Video further positions Xfinity X1 as a go-to video hub
Following the news that Comcast has agreed to launch Amazon Prime Video on Xfinity X1 starting later this year, Tammy Parker, Senior Global Telecom Consumer...
23 August, 2018
T-Mobile’s ‘Un-carrier’ customer care move hints at its forthcoming pay-TV strategy
Following yesterday’s news (Wednesday 15 August) that T-Mobile USA is overhauling its customer care with a human-centered approach called ‘Team of Experts’, Tammy Parker, Senior...
16 August, 2018
Alternative payments outnumber traditional payment methods in APAC e-commerce market, finds GlobalData
Alternative payment methods such as mobile and digital wallets are steadily displacing traditional payment methods such as cards, bank transfers and cash/cheques in the Asia-Pacific...
16 August, 2018
Indian players have to explore M&As and alliances to grab major slice of global biosimilar pie, says GlobalData
Biopharmaceuticals accounted for nearly 25% of the global pharmaceutical market revenues from marketed drugs (~$1,100bn) in 2016. To add to this, the patent expiry of...
16 August, 2018
US-China trade war offers window of opportunity for Indian pharma sector, says GlobalData
The ongoing US-China retaliatory trade war, under which both the governments are slapping punitive tariffs on various imported products from each other, provides a window...
16 August, 2018
Wesfarmers’ acquisition of Homebase led to its market share dropping from 7.7% to 4.8% in five years
Wesfarmers’ disastrous acquisition of Homebase and the announced closure of nearly a fifth of its 250 stores have led to Homebase losing 2.9 percentage points...
14 August, 2018
Drastic changes needed at House of Fraser to entice shoppers back
To give House of Fraser the best chance of survival, Sports Direct and its owner Mike Ashley must make drastic changes to both its product...
13 August, 2018
Mike Ashley must transform House of Fraser to make it a success
Following today’s news (Friday 10 August) that Sports Direct has purchased House of Fraser for £90m,...
10 August, 2018
Samsung’s Galaxy Note9 is a technical powerhouse, but is too similar to the Note8 – and too expensive – to grow market share
Following yesterday’s news (Thursday 9 August) from Samsung’s Unpacked event, Avi Greengart, Research Director for Consumer Platforms and Devices at GlobalData, a leading data and...
10 August, 2018
Stagnating Tim Hortons brand remains a challenge for Restaurant Brands International following Q2 results announcement
‘‘While there are positives to take from Restaurant Brands International’s Q2 earning release, they do little to allay the fears of investors who feel the...
07 August, 2018
Epic Games bypassing Google Play store and offering Fortnite directly to Android users is not the start of a trend
Following the news that Epic Games, the maker of the popular game Fortnite: Battle Royale, will not distribute the game via Google Play store when...
07 August, 2018
Interest rate rise is another unwelcome dampener on retail spend
Following today’s (Thursday 2 August) increase in UK interest rates, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
02 August, 2018
Apple v Pepper elevated to US Supreme Court where developers seek acknowledgement
Following the news in June that the US Supreme Court decided to hear the ongoing antitrust case of Apple v Pepper, software developer groups have...
27 July, 2018
Facebook growth is beginning to stall and the future lies in Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger
Following yesterday’s news (Wednesday 25 July) of Facebook’s lower-than-expected Q2 earnings: Lynnette Luna, Principal Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view...
26 July, 2018
ZTE needs to split up and rebrand
The US government has allowed ZTE to resume buying US technology and get back to business, but it cannot be business as usual, according to...
25 July, 2018
Pay-TV operators in the Americas look at OTT video opportunities to offset client loses
Pay-TV penetration in the Americas is set to decline through 2022 due to ongoing cord-cutting trends in North America, where an increasing number of households...
24 July, 2018
Tesco’s new discount chain is a risky response to Aldi and Lidl
Following speculation that Tesco is to launch a new discount fascia in the UK to compete with Aldi and Lidl, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData,...
23 July, 2018
New players in the MVNO segment to boost competition in the Peruvian mobile market
Over the last few years, the Peruvian telecoms regulator OSIPTEL has been introducing a series of measures to boost competition in the mobile communications market,...
20 July, 2018
Continued evolution of product portfolio is crucial for Unilever to return to pricing growth
‘‘Unilever’s second quarter results indicating strong volume growth, but weak pricing growth, shows how the company needs to keep evolving its brand portfolio to increase...
19 July, 2018
Walmart’s move to Microsoft Azure more about AI dominance than cloud reach
Following the news (Monday, 16 July) that Walmart had entered into a five year strategic partnership with Microsoft that would see the retail giant shift...
18 July, 2018
Top 25 Global Technology Companies by Market Cap (Q1 2018)
The performance highlights of the Top 25 publicly traded global technology companies by Market Cap (Mcap) between the last day of Q1 2018 and the...
10 July, 2018
Humdrum sales increase shows why Sainsbury’s needs ASDA – and the sooner the better
“While Sainsbury’s focuses on getting its pending merger with ASDA past the CMA for the end of 2019, day-to-day retail operations continue – and as...
04 July, 2018
Tesco – Carrefour tie-up to focus on own-brand to fight Aldi and Lidl
Following today’s news (Monday 2nd July) that Tesco has entered into a strategic partnership with Carrefour...
02 July, 2018
T-Systems’ planned cuts will create a leaner business, but changes come with new risk
Following the recent announcement that Deutsche Telekom’s global B2B unit T-Systems began implementing a new transformation plan, John Marcus, Principal Analyst for Enterprise Services at GlobalData,...
27 June, 2018
Petronas-Sarawak oil dispute may complicate Malaysian regulatory landscape, says GlobalData
The outcome of the federal court case brought by state-owned oil company Petroliam Nasional (Petronas) against the Sarawak state government’s assertion of full regulatory control...
20 June, 2018
Multi-price retailing not enough to save Poundworld
Following today’s news (Monday 11 June) that Poundworld has collapsed into administration,...
11 June, 2018
Women around the world use cash more frequently than men, find GlobalData
Women tend to use cash 6% more frequently than men at a global average, which is a very common trait across all the markets, according...
08 June, 2018
House of Fraser’s drastic plan to halve its store portfolio is essential, but will not guarantee its success
Following today’s news (Thursday 7 June) that House of Fraser is to dramatically reduce its store numbers,...
07 June, 2018
Number of Immuno-Oncology (IO) trials in China surge by more than 50% in 2016 and 2017, finds GlobalData
In recent years, China increased its focus on the clinical trial investigation of immuno-oncology (I/O) drug candidates. The number of clinical trials recorded a compound...
24 May, 2018
M&S to lose its decades long status as the number one clothing retailer to Primark
Following today’s announcement ( Tuesday 22nd May ) that M&S are to close over 100 stores by 2022 as their ‘radical transformation plan continues at...
22 May, 2018
More than half of osteoporosis cases in 7MM are undiagnosed, says GlobalData
Osteoporosis has become a highly prevalent disease across the globe. The number of osteoporosis cases and fractures occurring due to this problem is steadily increasing...
17 May, 2018
Premiumization opportunities abound in Singapore wine market, says GlobalData
Led by the still wine category, the Singapore wine market is expected to record a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% over the period...
14 May, 2018
Amazon wins ‘Best UK Retailer Award’ for the first time
Amazon has won a hat trick of GlobalData Customer Satisfaction awards, including the most prestigious Best Retailer category, as shoppers vote for its great prices,...
03 May, 2018
Domestic tourist expenditure in China hit $679bn in 2017 thanks to burgeoning middle class, says GlobalData
In 2017, Chinese tourists made 2.8 billion trips within the country compared to 136.5 million outbound trips. The trend reflects in tourist spending, as total...
01 May, 2018
Brands need to communicate insect protein benefits to facilitate adoption, says GlobalData
The greatest barrier to the uptake of insect protein is that consumers are simply unaware of the numerous benefits of insect proteins, with 38% of...
01 May, 2018
Candies with tangy twist emerge as trending flavor in India, says GlobalData
Growing demand for exciting flavors is prompting companies in the Indian hard boiled sweets market to explore new flavor combinations in a single candy and...
26 April, 2018
Global mobile banking usage highest in India, while Sweden sees fastest growth, says GlobalData
India leads the world for regular mobile banking usage as a proportion of online consumers with current accounts, while Sweden has risen to second place...
25 April, 2018
Canned water brands can alleviate sustainability problems of bottled water, says GlobalData
Water is an everyday necessity, associated with life, healthiness and purity. To sustain this image, water packaging should feature simple and recyclable design. Since the...
25 April, 2018
5G may usher in next wave of satellite communications, says GlobalData
By augmenting fifth generation (5G) mobile networks with next-generation satellite capabilities, satellite operators have an opportunity to become a major player in the emerging 5G...
25 April, 2018
a2MC and Yuhan’s partnership in South Korean infant formula market is perfect timing, says GlobalData
The partnership between a2 Milk Company (a2MC) and Yuhan Corporation (Yuhan) comes at the perfect time to capitalize on the infant formula market in South...
19 April, 2018
Small biotech companies dominate the pipeline for Microbiome-targeted therapies, says GlobalData
With smaller biotech companies dominating the pipeline for microbiome-targeted therapeutics, large pharma firms, such as Johnson & Johnson (J&J), are eager to collaborate with biotech...
19 April, 2018
Robotics has highest investors-to-idea ratio among emerging technologies, says GlobalData
Among all the emerging tech companies globally, those working on robotics have witnessed the highest investor interest with a significant 2.93 investors-to-idea ratio (number of...
18 April, 2018
India has highest prevalence of anemia among 16 major pharma markets, finds GlobalData
India has the highest prevalence of anemia at 39.86% among the 16 major pharmaceutical markets (16MM*), primarily due to poor eating habits and lack of...
18 April, 2018
Bancassurers leverage blockchain to further penetrate insurance in APAC, says GlobalData
The open architecture integration model supported by regulators in China, Hong Kong and India, among others, in a push for open banking, has empowered bancassurers...
17 April, 2018
Telcos investing in VRAR to tap revenue streams beyond 5G, says GlobalData
Telcos are becoming interested in the potential revenue streams related to virtual and augmented reality (VRAR), since it is not only a vehicle for 5G...
10 April, 2018
Investments in Asia-Pacific shift focus to online retail channel, says GlobalData
Majority of the VC funding is centred around APAC region Venture capitalists (VCs) are looking to capitalize on the growing demand for online retailing, especially...
10 April, 2018
Global IT services contracts value continued to decline in 2017, finds GlobalData
IT services deals experienced a steep decline in 2017, both in terms of the number of deals and total contract value (TCV), compared to both...
05 April, 2018
Top 25 Global Technology Companies by Market Cap (end of 2017)
Top 25 Global Technology Companies by Market Cap (end of 2017) The performance highlights of the Top 25 publicly traded global technology companies have been revealed...
03 April, 2018
Easter sees rise in leisure activities while chocolate egg purchases fall
A recent analysis of Easter UK consumer spending by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, has revealed a number of insights to help retailers...
26 March, 2018
Wealth managers need to up their game to reach out to Australian HNW expats, says GlobalData
With fierce competition for high net worth (HNW) expat clients in Australia, wealth managers who are able to on-board clients in a foreign country and...
23 March, 2018
Craft beer fatigue is sending beer and cider consumers in APAC in search of new options, says GlobalData
Alcoholic beverage consumers tend to be novelty seeking, but constant bombardment with craft launches and unusual flavors has led consumers to feel that they are...
21 March, 2018
MATS technology a game-changer for packaged food and beverages brands, says GlobalData
Microwave-assisted thermal sterilization (MATS) could potentially have a significant impact on the packaged foods and beverages sector, as global consumers are increasingly choosing prepared foods,...
20 March, 2018
IoT software and services in the pharmaceutical sector will be worth $2.4 billion by 2020, says GlobalData
Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming the pharmaceutical industry at a rapid pace. IoT has the potential to enhance almost all the processes of the...
20 March, 2018
Japan will see hojicha boom with more food and drink launches, says GlobalData
Japan is witnessing a new tea boom with the growing popularity of roasted green tea–hojicha. As a result, major food and beverage firms are rushing...
16 March, 2018
Venture financing investments in the software segment is receiving the highest attention in the Japanese enterprise market, says GlobalData
In 2017, venture financing (VF) investments in the software segment constituted 46% of the total deal value in the Japanese enterprise market, according to GlobalData,...
14 March, 2018
Marginal uplift in the economy won’t save struggling retailers
The data does point to a slightly better near term picture for retailers though, with inflation falling leading to an increase of 1.2% in real...
13 March, 2018
Top 6 technology trends to watch out for in the travel and tourism industry in 2018
The advent of technology is fostering a change in the travel and tourism industry regarding how companies interact with customers. Consequently, travel companies are adopting...
08 March, 2018
Economic growth and consumer confidence shape future of Filipino food and grocery sector, says GlobalData
The Philippines is among the fastest-growing economies within the Southeast Asian countries. As such, the retail industry is forecast to witness a healthy compound annual...
07 March, 2018
Pharma firms ramp up investment in security products to secure critical data, finds GlobalData
Pharmaceutical companies require efficient technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, artificial intelligence and big data to manage information that is vital to...
07 March, 2018
Deploying the right technologies is essential for retailers to survive, says GlobalData
Technology has become a strategic imperative for all sectors and retail is not an exception. As retailers across the world scramble to lure customers and...
06 March, 2018
Therapeutic application of mAbs will increase in near future, says GlobalData
Ever since the first commercial monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) was approved in 1986 for human therapeutic purposes, mAbs have been increasingly used in several areas of...
05 March, 2018
4,000,000 UK consumers stopped buying fashion accessories in 2017
The share of UK clothing shoppers that purchased accessories fell from * 50.6% in 2016 to 40.9% in 2017, equating to four million fewer consumers...
01 March, 2018
Toys R Us collapse due to its failure to compete with Smyths more than Amazon
While the narrative about the sad demise of Toys R Us focusses on how it was killed by the Internet, data shows that the rise...
28 February, 2018
Online stores continue to drive e-cigarette demand in India
The e-cigarette (e-cig) industry has been increasingly viewed as one of the most disruptive changes in the global tobacco market and this is no different...
28 February, 2018
APAC to remain as the largest skincare market through 2022
Asia-Pacific (APAC) region will continue to be the largest skincare market through 2022 and is forecast to reach US$90.9 billion, according to leading data and...
23 February, 2018
Consumer-centric businesses rule VC funding, but are they making money? asks GlobalData
The consumer oriented businesses are ruling the roost in venture capital (VC) funding circles, with all the top five companies in the VC funding list...
20 February, 2018
Systems integration contracts dominate IT services deals in India, says GlobalData
System integration contracts now dominate the IT services landscape in India following steady growth in recent years, according to leading data and analytics company GlobalData....
20 February, 2018
Late-stage CKD-induced comorbidity therapeutics market to reach $10.5bn by 2026
Sales for chronic kidney disease (CKD)-induced hyperparathyroidism (HPT), hyperphosphatemia (HP), and hyperkalemia (HK) therapeutics were estimated to be $4.2bn across the seven major markets (7MM*)...
19 February, 2018
Enterprises are evolving their cyber security needs to combat increasingly sophisticated threats, says GlobalData
While digital transformation has become necessary for survival, adopting new technologies such as IoT and cloud presents new challenges related to collaboration and security for...
19 February, 2018
APAC to surpass Americas to become largest haircare market by 2022, says GlobalData
Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is set to surpass Americas to become the largest haircare market by 2022 holding a value of US$32.8 billion, according to leading...
19 February, 2018
Majority of healthcare providers beef up security architecture to protect patients’ data
Healthcare providers across the globe are ramping up their investments in security architecture to reduce the risk of cyber-attacks and protect their patients’ data, according...
16 February, 2018
60% of the worlds megacities will be located in Asia by 2025, says GlobalData
A better lifestyle, riding on the promise of wealth creation through new job opportunities, has led to the expansion of cities’ borders to create megacities...
14 February, 2018
Valentine’s Day 2018: Consumers say Tesco does the best job at promoting Valentine’s day deals
According to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, Tesco remains number one in terms of promoting Valentine’s Day offers in 2017, with its wide...
14 February, 2018
Valentine’s Day 2018: Are we losing that lovin feelin
According to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company almost half of consumers did nothing over Valentine’s Day last year and this increased by 2.5ppt...
14 February, 2018
Valentine’s Day 2018: Cost conscience consumers to cut fine dining on Valentine’s Day
According to GlobalData,a leading data and analytics company, over half of consumers forked out for a Valentine’s Day meal at a fine dining restaurant last...
14 February, 2018
Indian banks can do more to make open banking obvious path to prosperity
Indian banking system is among the most convenient and trusted in the world, but Indian banks can do more to put consumer centricity to the...
14 February, 2018
Discounters poised to increase share of £1 billion valentine’s day
Although UK sales on Valentine’s gifts and cards are set to achieve the £1 billion mark this year, growth is expected to slow on 2017...
07 February, 2018
Digital technology should complement rather than replace face-to-face customer interaction in retail, says GlobalData
As technology is becoming a major competitive differentiator, retailers should look to complement traditional ways of customer interaction rather than completely replacing them to provide...
06 February, 2018
Retailers need to recalibrate their approach to reach millennials, says GlobalData
Retailers should re-assess their business strategy and technological prowess by benchmarking their store layouts, systems and processes against shopping preferences of millennials and post-millennials, who...
01 February, 2018
UK click & collect sales set to soar 55.6% to 2022
Click & collect continues to rise rapidly in the UK, outpacing growth in the online retail channel, with click & collect sales forecast to account...
24 January, 2018
Local retailers in Australia need to invest in technology to compete with Amazon, says GlobalData
Amazon’s ambitious foray into Australia may push local retailers to focus on segment-specific knowledge and invest in technology for survival, says leading data and analytics...
24 January, 2018
UK town centre sales declined to £108.3bn in 2017, but spending will grow 0.2% in 2018
The UK town centre retail market has been in decline since 2015, but it is forecast to rise 0.2% in 2018 and will continue to...
08 January, 2018
The UK food and grocery convenience market will grow by 22.0% by 2022
The UK food and grocery convenience market will grow 4.1% in 2018, outperforming the total UK food and grocery market by 0.9 percentage points (ppt),...
08 January, 2018
Health trend boosts UK cookware sales amid popularity of food delivery apps
More UK shoppers prepared a meal at home during the last 12 months - rising from 78.3% in 2016 to 83.8% in 2017 - as...
08 January, 2018
Amazon launch in Australia could fire up Boxing Day online sales by 45%, says GlobalData
As Amazon Australia takes orders in time for Christmas, this year’s Boxing Day on line sales, the US equivalent of Black Friday, could see an...
14 December, 2017
China will remain world’s largest bottled water market to 2021, says GlobalData
The ever increasing thirst for quality water and health-conscious drinking habits will mean that China retains its position as the world’s biggest bottled water market...
11 December, 2017
Toys R Us UK stores rejuvenation is the key to future growth
While Toys R Us hopes that shutting 26 stores as part of a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) can stop it falling into administration, the only...
05 December, 2017
Shoppers set to spend over £10bn in this year’s Black Friday bonanza
Spend during the Black Friday period, defined as Monday 20-Monday 27 November 2017, is forecast to grow 3.8% on 2016 (Monday 21-Monday 28 November 2016)...
13 November, 2017
Paradise Papers: wealth managers must brace for more regulation
The Paradise Papers are likely to cause little in the way of direct implications for offshore wealth managers in Asia-Pacific, according to an analyst with...
13 November, 2017
Consumers shop early this Christmas to save money
Retailers are merchandising their Christmas ranges even earlier this year to meet consumer demand for early Christmas bargains on essentials like Christmas trees, decorations and...
08 November, 2017
Believe it or not, AI needs people to succeed
Advancements within the AI field of machine learning allow computers to learn without being explicitly programmed. User friendly tools may put the power of artificial...
07 November, 2017
High inflation rather than strong volumes will drive Christmas spend this year
Non-food retailers will continue to struggle this Christmas with sales expected to show year-on-year growth of only 1.2% in the fourth quarter. Volumes are forecast...
06 November, 2017
UK health & beauty market set to reach £27bn as it outperforms all other sectors
Despite the prolonged doom and gloom on the UK high street, waning consumer confidence, and restricted budgets, the health & beauty sector has far from...
02 November, 2017
46.2% of toys & games will be sold online by 2022
The UK toys & games market will grow 16.2% over the next five years, reaching a total value of £4.9bn, according to research and consulting...
30 October, 2017
Fashion boosting the £481m UK consumers will spend on Halloween this year
Challenging retail market spooks fashion retailers into participating in Halloween...
27 October, 2017
Mobile data, fixed broadband and pay-TV to drive Malaysian telecom market to 2021
Steady growth in the consumption of mobile data, fixed broadband, VoIP and pay-TV services is set to help Malaysia’s telecom market remain viable through to...
27 October, 2017
Supermalls set to outperform physical retail growth, as focus on leisure and food service attracts millennials
The UK Supermalls market is forecast to rise 7.2% over the next five years, outpacing growth in physical locations, forecast to be 5.0% (across non-food...
26 October, 2017
Department stores and fashion retailers must consider delivery subscriptions to counter threat of Amazon Prime
Department stores and traditional clothing & footwear retailers are losing market share to online pureplay retailers, and must look to follow their lead into delivery...
26 October, 2017
AI set to revolutionize retail banking, says GlobalData
For retail banks looking to differentiate themselves in an increasingly crowded marketplace, providing an enhanced digital customer experience is now an essential component of winning...
04 October, 2017
Solar eclipses all other new types of electricity generation in 2016 to become the world’s favourite
Solar has become the world’s favorite new type of electricity generation, with more solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity being installed than any other generation technology according...
19 September, 2017
Clothing & footwear to drive UK E-retail spend to £68.8 billion by 2022
The UK E-retail market is forecast to rise 35% over the next five years reaching £68.8 billion by 2022, according to GlobalData, a recognized leader...
15 September, 2017
Amazon deal will revolutionise the online food retail sector
The shareholder-approved Amazon-Wholefoods deal gives the company a sizeable bricks-and-mortar presence in food retail with the ability to revolutionise online grocery shopping, and leading retailers...
01 September, 2017
Discount retailers to grab a further £9bn of consumer spend by 2022
The UK Discount Retail market is set to grow by 36.1% reaching a total value of £32.5bn by 2022 according to GlobalData, a recognized leader...
31 August, 2017
HNW female entrepreneurs represent a growing opportunity for wealth managers in Australia, says GlobalData
The number of female HNW (High Net Worth) individuals in Australia is less than 10% of total HNW individuals, but they represent a growing opportunity...
16 August, 2017
Athleisure is here to stay as ASOS targets lucrative £2.5bn UK sports clothing market
The athleisure trend will reach new heights this year, pushing the UK sports clothing market to £2.5 billion in 2017, up 8% on 2016, according...
15 August, 2017
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more important to IoT than Big Data insights, says GlobalData
For enterprise software, operational efficiency trumps superfluous features. When it comes to optimising these applications, however, particularly for the Internet of Things (IoT), enterprises need...
02 August, 2017
85% of Indian enterprises increasing their ICT budgets in 2017
India’s strong economy, which remains the fastest-growing major economy in the world, has prompted its enterprises to increase investments pertaining to information and communications technology...
17 July, 2017
Retail banks will increasingly use artificial intelligence to help determine credit ratings
Artificial intelligence (AI) is anticipated to make a significant impact on the retail banking sector, such as using non-traditional data types to assign credit ratings...
13 July, 2017
Smartphone shopping to overtake tablet spend by 2018, says GlobalData
Spend via smartphones will outperform spend via tablets, accounting for 51.5% of the mobile and tablet market in 2018, according to GlobalData, a recognized leader...
06 July, 2017
5G networks will take off in Asia and the US, while European operators seek to make the most of 4G
5G networks will become mainstream by 2020, but Europe will lag behind Asia and the US, as operators seek to make the most of 4G,...
06 July, 2017
Airports offer a $38 billion bright spot for retailers facing an otherwise harsh market environment
Travel retail, particularly in airports, is currently a bright spot in the retail world. GlobalData’s latest report reveals that spending in airports hit $38 billion...
26 June, 2017
Amazon’s $13.7 billion acquisition of Whole Foods shakes up grocery industry
Amazon's $13.7 billion acquisition of Whole Foods gives Amazon a serious presence in the grocery market and a platform for future growth and expansion. For...
19 June, 2017
UK shoppers spend half as much on Father’s Day as on Mother’s Day
Although UK consumers spend £700 million celebrating their fathers, this is half as much as their spend on Mother’s Day, as they think fathers are...
16 June, 2017
What does the UK election result mean for retail?
The party manifestos offered little other than more pain for retailers, but the uncertainty arising from the election result threatens to damage the industry more...
09 June, 2017
UK election poll: Aldi and Lidl shoppers want Conservative victory
As part of GlobalData’s regular Consumer Sentiment Tracker, we conducted a survey in the run-up to the election to discover the voting intentions of supermarket...
07 June, 2017
Rising obesity in young people boosting £5 billion UK plus size womenswear market
One in every £5 spent on womenswear in 2017 will be spent on plus size garments, according to GlobalData, a recognized leader in providing business...
30 May, 2017
UK retail parks will grow faster than high streets to 2022
The UK retail parks market is expected to grow by 13.8% between 2017 and 2022, with the sector set to outperform the high street, according...
15 May, 2017
Electricals retailer AO.com named Best UK Retailer at GlobalData’s Awards
Electricals retailer AO.com named Best UK Retailer by the public at GlobalData’s 2017 Customer Satisfaction Awards....
04 May, 2017
Scandinavian lifestyle trends will help drive UK bedroom textiles market growth to 2022
The UK bedroom textiles market is set to grow by 12.5% between 2017 and 2022, with just over 80% of purchases made to replace existing...
20 April, 2017
UK tablets and e-readers market will decline by 7.7% to 2022
Although the computers and tablets market in the UK is expected to experience substantial growth over the next few years, the tablets and e-readers market...
04 April, 2017
Data center services are a strategic focus area for telcos in sub-Saharan Africa
Telecommunications companies (telcos) in the sub-Saharan Africa region, which have traditionally focused on voice and data connectivity, are increasingly looking to expand their enterprise services...
08 February, 2017