Following the series of measures announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to aid economic recovery, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
As the boohoo group faces allegations of modern slavery in a supplier’s factory in Leicester, ASOS, Zalando and Next have removed products from its brands. Emily...
Prepacked food boxes are proving a popular option for the growing number of shoppers prioritising speed of delivery over flexibility of product choice, says GlobalData,...
Following today’s release of Halfords FY figures for 2019/20, Amy Higginbotham, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Halfords has proved resilient during the...
Following today’s release of JD Sports FY figures for 2019/20, Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Following another strong year in...
Cable companies’ mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) continued luring customers from their larger mobile network operator rivals during Q1 2020, as COVID-19’s impact highlighted the...
Following today’s release of Primark Q3 YTD figures for 2019/20, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Though Primark has severely suffered...
Following today’s release of Topps Tiles Q3 figures for 2019/20, Matt Walton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘While Topps’ average weekly...
Following today’s release of Sainsbury's Q1 figures for FY2020/21, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Sainsbury’s Q1 results are a pleasing...
The lockdown and physical distancing restrictions of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have created an international showcase opportunity for the telemedicine industry. Telecommunication service companies (Telcos) are...
Spending on cybersecurity will fall in 2020 as a result of the economic impact of COVID-19, but the industry will recover to be worth nearly...
Following today’s release of H&M H1 figures for FY2019/20, Kate Ormrod, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘H&M’s H1 performance highlights the...
Following today’s release of Tesco Q1 figures for 2020/21, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘With non-retail food options cut off, consumers...
Malaysia’s ICT spending for 2020 is expected to decline by 8.3% as opposed to the 8.2% growth expected before the COVID-19 outbreak. Against this backdrop,...
Following the news that Australian grocer Woolworths is reintroducing product limits on select categories in Victoria following a localised outbreak; Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData,...
Following today’s release of Matalan FY figures for 2019/20, Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Despite an impressive first...
Following today’s release of N Brown FY figures for 2019/20, and Q1 figures for FY2020/21; Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
Following today’s release of Shoe Zone H1 figures for 2019/20, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “While Shoe Zone made...
Following today’s release of Gear4music FY figures for 2019/20, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “It would be difficult...
Following today’s release of Poundland H1 figures for 2019/20, Hannah Richards, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “The COVID-19 outbreak has severely impacted...
The number of deals announced in the global retail sector declined by 11.8% during the week ended June 14, 2020, compared to the previous week,...
Almost 5% of UK consumers have bought a bike since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, encouraged by good weather, a desire to get outdoors...
BT is tapping into a whole new service opportunity, offering a second fixed broadband connection into the home for households that have unexpectedly become the...
COVID-19 will cause 2020 global duty free spend to plummet 68.4% (equivalent to US$50bn) versus GlobalData’s pre-crisis market size, declining 65.4% on 2019. While lockdown...
While clothing has been the retail sector worst hit by the COVID-19 crisis, as consumers deprioritise non-essential items due to economic uncertainty and a lack...
Stores may be reopening today but this be a short-lived boost and retailers will still lose £37bn this year, says GlobalData, a leading data and...
The number of deals announced in the global retail sector grew by 13.3% during the week ended June 7, 2020, compared to the previous week,...
Following today’s release of B&M FY figures for 2019/20, Hannah Richards, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: "Despite the global disruption of...
Monsoon Accessorize has been bought out of administration by its founder Peter Simon. Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Following the news that QUIZ’s store subsidiary has fallen into administration; Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view...
Following the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, the 2020 global food & grocery market is now forecast to reach over $9.4 trillion, with an additional $203bn...
The number of 5G Massive MIMO (Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output) radio products on the market is growing rapidly in 2020 and is dominated by high-performance products, says...
Just over half of UK consumers are willing to visit non-essential stores once lockdown restrictions are lifted, with 16-24 year olds the most enthusiastic with...
While the majority of UK consumers plan to prioritise spending time with friends and family when lockdown restrictions are lifted, 16.0% aim to spend time...
Supportive government framework and policies are expected to enable the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to emerge as the global epicenter for the growth of artificial intelligence...
Now that DIY specialists have reopened their doors, they must focus on building consumer trust as 31.6% of UK shoppers say they would not consider...
43.7% of consumers globally* stated that they are spending more time on social media due to the coronavirus outbreak. Brands need to capitalise on this...
Following today’s release of Sosandar figures for the two months ending 31 May 2020, Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Following the announcement of Slack’s results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2021; Laura Petrone, Senior Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
The UK arm of Victoria’s Secrets has fallen into administration. Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view...
Harsh economic times resulting from COVID-19 will make 2020 a challenging year for telecom operators. Post-crisis, consumer and enterprise telecom service appetites and habits will not...
"Card Factory’s latest results highlight that its overall sales performance continues to be driven by new store openings (it added a net 50 new stores in the period) while its...
Following today’s release of Ted Baker FY figures for 2019/20, Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘After a turbulent 2019, COVID-19...
Russia’s telecoms market is expected to stay relatively resilient. Taking into consideration the impact of COVID-19 and other market dynamics, GlobalData’s latest forecast reveals that the...
US carriers are hoping the second half of 2020 will give them an opportunity to sell 5G services as the technology and coverage improves, says...
COVID-19 has led to inundated doctors using inadequately tested artificial intelligence (AI) tools. While AI-enabled tools can detect the virus quicker than traditional tests, inadequately-tested tools...
Following today’s release of B&M Q4 figures for 2019/20, and the 8 weeks ending 23 May 2020 Hannah Richards, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
Following the news that Facebook expects 50% of its workforce will work remotely within the next five to ten years; David Bicknell, Principal Analyst in the...
Monsoon Accessorize is reportedly on the brink of administration. Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on...
John Lewis & Partners has announced it will phase the reopening of its department stores, only opening two stores on 15 June. Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail...
Gucci is stepping away from the traditional luxury fashion catwalk calendar and cutting its shows from five to two per year. Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst...
Consumer spending in the telecom sector will remain inhibited for some time and a supply and output slump will cause delivery backlogs for popular smartphones...
There was already a growing trend toward carriers encouraging self-installation of modems and new cable set-top boxes Pre-COVID-19, but this is now becoming a requirement,...
Following the news that Quibi has started providing Apple AirPlay support for casting to TVs;Tammy Parker, Senior Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
The government has set out plans for non-essential retailers to open stores from 15 June. Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her...
Following the news that Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries is launching a grocery delivery app under the banner Jiomart in 200 towns and cities across India; Thomas...
Facebook’ latest ecommerce venture, Shops, will be a lifeline for many small businesses hit by COVID-19. It also serves as a clear indication of the...
Following today’s release of Burberry FY figures for 2019/20, Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Burberry’s full year performance...
Following the announcement of Take-Two Interactive’s results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020Rupantar Guha, Senior Analyst for Thematic Research at GlobalData, a leading data...
Local retailers are set for a much needed post-lockdown boost as almost one in three British consumers say they will visit local shops more frequently...
Following the news that Clarks is cutting almost 1,000 head office roles: Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Most of the top 25 publicly traded global retailers by market capitalization (MCap) reported quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) declines for the first quarter (Q1) ending 31 March...
59.8% of UK consumers have or plan to use extra time during lockdown to refresh their homes, with DIY and redecorating proving more popular than...
Q1 results for Vodafone, Telefonica, Deutsche Telekom, Orange and BT indicate an encouraging degree of business resilience in the European telecommunications industry at large, with few...
Despite a considerable drop in the overall investment activity due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Chinese start-up ecosystem remained relatively resilient, with start-ups focusing on...
Following the announcement of Vodafone’s FY2019/20 financial results and COVID-19 guidance; Gary Barton, Principal Analyst atGlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Vodafone’s increase...
Following today’s release of Topps Tiles H1 figures for 2019/20, Matthew Walton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Rob Parker’s baptism of fire...
Following today’s release of ASDA Q1 figures for FY2020/21, Patrick O'Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Like-for-like grocery growth of 3.5% would normally...
French Connection will run out of cash in coming months if current trading levels continue and it cannot secure additional funding. Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData,...
Following the news that General Atlantic has paid US$870m for a 1% stake in Reliance Jio Platforms, the telecoms subsidiary of India-based Reliance Industries; Laura Petrone,...
Companies will axe IT projects throughout the remainder of 2020 and into 2021 as the recession bites, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The...
Aldi is trialling a home delivery service in partnership with Deliveroo, offering 150 Aldi products in as little as 30 minutes. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at...
While the cancellation of most major sporting events due to COVID-19 has led to uncomfortable negotiations regarding licensing rights, it has also provided an opportunity...
Global sales of edge computing infrastructure and services will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, with total...
Following the news that Apple has acquired VR streaming company NextVR;Rupantar Guha, Senior Analyst for Thematic Research at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Following the recent announcement that Amazon is looking to buy cinema firm AMC; Danyaal Rashid, Thematic Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
Following the news that a robotic dog developed by Boston Dynamics is enforcing social distancing at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park in Singapore; Wafaa Hassan, Thematic Analyst...
As retailers begin to open UK stores from the beginning of June (at the earliest), they can expect to see a shift in footfall with...
As non-essential stores re-open they will face numerous challenges including the high costs of implementing safety measures, the need to gain shoppers’ trust, and increased...
Following today’s release of WH Smith H1 figures for 2019/20, Zoe Mills, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘WH Smith has posted a decent...
Garden centres in the UK that have been allowed to re-open today as lockdown restrictions are eased, can expect to see high footfall as the British public use additional time at home to spruce up their gardens, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Sofie...
Apparel is set to be the hardest hit retail sector by the COVID-19 pandemic with the global apparel market forecast to decline 15.2% this year (equivalent to $297bn), says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Honor Strachan, Principal Analyst...
The UK population is feeling more optimistic about the outlook with 34.9% of consumers expecting the coronavirus situation to improve over the next month*, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Sofie Willmott, Lead...
The ONS has reported that men working as sales and retail assistants were found to have raised rates of death involving COVID-19. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst...
Following the news that Target is in the process of acquiring same-day delivery technology from Deliv; Luke Gowland, Thematic Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
With over a quarter of shoppers now planning to spend more online after the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, retailers with a limited (or no) online...
Following today’s release of Morrisons Q1 figures for 2020/21, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Morrisons’ results tell a mostly familiar story...
The United Arab Emirates is forecast to be the sixth best performing market in 2020 (of the 49 countries covered by GlobalData) with spend growth...
The number of deals announced in the global retail sector grew by 36.1% during the week ended May 3, 2020, compared to the previous week,...
Following today’s release of The Works FY figures for 2019/20, Hannah Richards, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Despite delivering positive sales...
The coronavirus outbreak could prove a powerful catalyst for change in the clothing industry if brands and retailers can think creatively about repurposing their unsold...
Following Halfords’ update on trading: Amy Higginbotham, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on the situation: “Halfords has proved resilient...
Following the news that the CMA has blocked JD Sports’ proposed purchase of Footasylum: Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Card Factory has announced significant online growth and actions to ensure it has sufficient liquidity. Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
Following the news that Morrisons is launching a £35 BBQ Food Box of pre-selected products for the VE Day bank holiday: Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at...
As the second largest retail market in 2019 (behind China), the US is set to experience the steepest slump of all other countries this year...
The UK online food & grocery retail market is now forecast to grow 25.5% in 2020, as major supermarkets such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose...
The Love Island 2020 summer series has been postponed to 2021. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view...
Sweden’s retail market is set to be one of the better performing in Europe in 2020, only marginally declining 0.4%, as it is yet to...
Younger consumers in the UK feel more optimistic than those over 35 and are likely to be more willing to embrace the lockdown loosening when...
Following today’s release of Wilko FY figures for 2019/20, Matt Walton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘New chief executive Jerome Saint-Marc...
Following today’s release of Sainsbury's FY figures for 2019/20, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘After a fairly successful Q3 (Christmas)...
Clothing brands Oasis and Warehouse have been bought by Hilco but the deal excludes their stores. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
Following the news that Adidas reported a 19% decline in net sales in the first quarter of 2020; Luke Gowland, Thematic Analyst at GlobalData, a leading...
Following today’s release of Dixons Carphone's figures for the five weeks ending 25 April 2020. Zoe Mills, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Following today’s release of Next Q1 figures for 2020/21, Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Since it initially updated on its...
Following today’s release of Travis Perkins Q1 figures for 2020, Georgina Sreeves, Associate Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: "Store closures as part...
With almost 3 million cases of coronavirus worldwide and numerous countries enforcing lockdowns, global retail spend is anticipated to fall 3.0% in 2020, equating to...
43.1% of consumers globally say they are spending more time cooking at home during the COVID crisis, which is hindering demand for takeaway services, says...
The number of deals announced in the global retail sector increased by 31.8% during the week ended April 19, 2020 compared to the previous week,...
Investment firm Gordon Brothers has acquired the rights to the Laura Ashley brands but its 147 stores are not included in the deal. Sofie Willmott, Lead...
Following the news that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally cleared Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo; Laura Petrone, Senior Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
The UK future sentiment index plummeted in April to the lowest level seen since tracking began in April 2012, pulled down by pessimistic feeling around...
Following today’s release of boohoo group FY figures for 2019/20, Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Well positioned to deal...
ASDA is reducing payments to suppliers on a quarter of its clothing orders. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view...
Following today’s release of Primark H1 figures for 2019/20, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Though Primark’s performance for H1 FY2019/20...
Following today’s release of Waitrose Q1 figures for 2020/21, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Newly appointed John Lewis Partnership Chair...
Following today’s release of John Lewis 5 and 12 week figures for weeks ending 18 April 2020, Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
Following the news that IKEA has acquired augmented reality (AR) start-up Geomagical Labs; Wafaa Hassan, analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her...
Set to be the worst hit sector by the COVID-19 pandemic, UK clothing & footwear spend is anticipated to plummet in 2020, falling 26.1% versus...
The closure of non-essential retail in the UK, now extended for another three weeks, equates to 382 million square feet of physical space out of action. This space would have generated £14.5bn of sales over that period based on 2019 sales, says GlobalData, a leading data...
The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically impacted UK retail spend in March with 32.5% of consumers stating that they spent more on food & grocery than in February, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The main driver of higher spend on food in March was...
Following the news that Amazon has shut its French warehouses after a virus safety dispute; Luke Gowland, Thematic Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
The number of deals announced in the global retail sector declined by 43.6% during the week ended April 12, 2020 compared to the previous week,...
The clothing brand Harpenne, owned by River Island, has permanently closed less than a year after launching. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
Sales opportunities for non-food retailers are scarce amid the COVID-19 pandemic as lockdowns are enforced and non-essential stores remain temporarily closed. However, with 59.8% of...
Global fashion players operating stores in Europe’s shopping centres and high streets will be demanding, even enforcing in some countries such as Spain, rent holidays over the next few months as COVID-19 continues to take a greater...
Retailers across the world have adapted their delivery and returns propositions to ensure customer and staff safety during the COVID-19 crisis, and these changes will...
Footwear retailer Office has reportedly been put up for sale by its owner Truworths International. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her...
Transitions in South America coupled with store closures in China drove a decline in Nike’s margins and sentiments, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Company Filing Analytics platform found that Nike’s overall sentiment score declined...
Following the news that French supermarkets Carrefour and Auchan are working together to create standardized practices: Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
After closing its online operations on 26 March, Next yesterday reopened its ecommerce site selling childrenswear and small homewares only and restricting the numbers of...
Clothing brands, Oasis and Warehouse are reportedly on the brink of falling into administration. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Following the news that Morrisons is partnering with Deliveroo to launch a new rapid delivery scheme from 130 of its stores: Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his...
H&M’s weekly sales figures show that is slowly starting to recover from the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in China but there has clearly not been an immediate bounceback. Retailers must therefore...
An Easter weekend with warm weather forecast would normally be a retailer’s dream but this year the COVID-19 lockdown measures in the UK will severely hinder Easter trading, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Over three...
Following today’s release of ASOS H1 figures for FY2019/20, Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘ASOS’ carefully planned strategy for the...
ASOS has announced it is close to finalising a potential equity issuance and extension to its debt facilities. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading...
McColl’s COVID-driven partnership with Deliveroo is an expedition of necessary collaboration, says GlobalData Following the news that McColl’s is partnering with Deliveroo to launch a new...
Following the news that Clarks is seeking to close some stores permanently: Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Sustainability was the buzz word of 2019 and would have continued to increase in prominence in 2020. However, the global outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) will...
It has been reported that Debenhams is on the brink of administration for the second time. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
Following the news that Sainsbury’s is launching cycle home delivery service Chop Chop from its first convenience dark store: Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a...
Following today’s release of H&M's Q1 FY figures for 2019/20, Kate Ormrod, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Present in 74 markets,...
Following the news that the UK is raising the cash limit available via contactless payment from £30 to £45: Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a...
Arcadia has announced today that it plans to furlough all store employees and the majority of its head office staff. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData,...
Following today’s release of Boots UK Q2 figures for 2019/20, Kate Ormrod, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘While Walgreens Boots Alliance’s Q2...
Following the news this morning that both Pets at Home and Gear4Music have announced that full year profits will beat expectations: Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData,...
Since the UK Government enforced stores to close for the foreseeable future, many non-food retailers hoped that customers would divert spend onto their online channels....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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),...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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)...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Westfield’s two London centres – Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City – have retained the top two spots intu boasts the most centres in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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*),...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Following the recent news that Exxon Mobil Corp (Exxon Mobil) is seeking bids for its Norwegian oil and gas fields, Daniel Rogers, Oil & Gas...
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,...
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,...
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,...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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%,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Following the news that Waitrose & Partners is trialling a dedicated refillable zone and a frozen ‘pick and mix’ proposition at a store in Oxford,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Ryanair today announced its results for the financial year ended March 2019. Nick Wyatt, Head of Research and Analysis for Travel & Tourism at GlobalData,...
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....
Following the news that Waitrose & Partners intend to treble the size of its online operations to a £1bn business over the next three years,...
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...
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...
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...
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%...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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%...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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%,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
JetBlue announced yesterday (10 April 2019) that it is to commence flights from the United States to the UK. Nick Wyatt, Head of Research &...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Following the news that WOW Air has ceased operations after failed negotiations to save it, leaving thousands of passengers stranded, Ralph Hollister, Associate Travel &...
Major retailers including Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, New Look, and now potentially Arcadia, are closing a significant number of stores over the next three to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Following the news on 28 February 2019 that Novavax’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease vaccine for infants – ResVax – did not meet its primary...
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 &...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Following the news (14 February 2019) that Airbus is ceasing production of its A380 aircraft, Nick Wyatt, Head of Travel & Tourism at GlobalData, a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Middle East & Africa (MENA) will see the adoption of commercial mobile 5G services in 2019, on par with the US and a number...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Following yesterdays announcement (Thursday 1 November) that Apple will no longer reveal their unit sales figures,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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,...
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...
Following yesterday’s news (Thursday 11 October) that Karen Millen bought womenswear retailer Coast out of administration,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
On Tesco’s attempt to tackle the rise of the discounters with the opening of discount store Jack’s...
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...
The performance highlights of the Top 25 publicly traded global technology companies by Market Cap (Mcap) for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 (Q2) ),...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Following today’s news (Friday 10 August) that Sports Direct has purchased House of Fraser for £90m,...
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...
‘‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
‘‘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...
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...
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...
“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...
Following today’s news (Monday 2nd July) that Tesco has entered into a strategic partnership with Carrefour...
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,...
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...
Following today’s news (Monday 11 June) that Poundworld has collapsed into administration,...
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...
Following today’s news (Thursday 7 June) that House of Fraser is to dramatically reduce its store numbers,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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*)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Click & collect continues to rise rapidly in the UK, outpacing growth in the online retail channel, with click & collect sales forecast to account...
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...
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...
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),...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Despite the prolonged doom and gloom on the UK high street, waning consumer confidence, and restricted budgets, the health & beauty sector has far from...
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...
Challenging retail market spooks fashion retailers into participating in Halloween...
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...
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...
Department stores and traditional clothing & footwear retailers are losing market share to online pureplay retailers, and must look to follow their lead into delivery...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Electricals retailer AO.com named Best UK Retailer by the public at GlobalData’s 2017 Customer Satisfaction Awards....
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...
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...
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...