Pets at Home excelling during COVID
Pets at Home expects full-year underlying pre-tax profit to exceed current market expectations, after revealing “double-digit LFL growth” through the eight weeks to 10 September...
24 September, 2020
Retail
DFS starts strong but future conditions mean it cannot sit comfortably just yet
Following today’s release of DFS FY figures for 2019/20, Matthew Walton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “The stop-start nature...
24 September, 2020
Joules shows signs of recovery from COVID-19 as online sales remain buoyant
Following today’s release of Joules Q1 figures for 2020/21, Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Joules has proved its...
23 September, 2020
Spend shift to home renovations continues to power Kingfisher
Following today’s release of Kingfisher H1 figures for FY2020/21, Georgina Sreeves, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Consumer momentum to shop...
22 September, 2020
Superdry’s turnaround plan halted as COVID-19 dampens clothing demand
Following today’s release of Superdry FY figures for 2019/20, Chloe Collins, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Superdry’s woes were...
21 September, 2020
Waitrose quickly shedding unprofitable stores to raise the stakes online
Following today’s release of Waitrose & Partners H1 figures for 2020/21, Thomas Brereton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Waitrose’s...
17 September, 2020
Next proves its resilience as it increases sales and profit guidance
Following today’s release of Next H1 figures for 2020/21, Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Though a sobering set of results...
17 September, 2020
John Lewis & Partners shows willingness to adapt but bonus wiped out by COVID-19
Following today’s release of John Lewis & Partners H1 figures for 2020/21, Sofie Willmott, Content Head of Apparel at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
17 September, 2020
Inditex showing strong signs of recovery following COVID-19 thanks to digital capabilities
Following today’s release of Inditex H1 figures for 2020/21, Chloe Collins, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Despite being a star...
16 September, 2020
Multichannel retail and COVID-19 Report: Consumer and retailer behavior during pandemic demonstrate online and physical sales channels form a highly competitive single retail market according to latest research by GlobalData
GlobalData’s first in-depth examination of how shopping habits have changed during the pandemic reveals thriving and fiercely competitive retail market Report finds that pandemic...
15 September, 2020
Despite the approval of New Look’s CVA, other retailers should not expect landlords to agree to turnover-linked rents
Following the news that New Look’s CVA has been approved, Chloe Collins, Senior Apparel Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her...
15 September, 2020
New M&S ranges warmly received at flourishing Ocado
Following today’s release of Ocado Q3 figures for 2019/20, Thomas Brereton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Ocado Retail’s hearty quarterly...
15 September, 2020
Physical stores still necessary to secure New Look’s future despite boohoo acquisition rumours
Following the news that the boohoo group is reportedly considering an offer for New Look; Chloe Collins, Senior Apparel Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
15 September, 2020
Online and trade drive sales and profit growth at Games Workshop
Fantasy miniature specialist Games Workshop today revealed a 15.4% increase in sales to £90m for the three months to 30 August 2020 compared to the...
11 September, 2020
Dixons Carphone’s investment online pays off as electrical shoppers change channel
Following today’s release of Dixons Carphone FY2020/21 figures for the 17 weeks ending 29 August 2020, Zoe Mills, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
10 September, 2020
Morrisons’ strategy remains sensible despite heavy COVID-19 profit blow
Following today’s release of Morrisons H1 figures for 2020/21, Thomas Brereton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Morrisons’ H1 results reiterate that the...
10 September, 2020
Online and trade drive sales and profit growth at Games Workshop
Fantasy miniature specialist Games Workshop today revealed a 15.4% increase in sales to £90m for the three months to 30 August 2020 compared to the...
10 September, 2020
Rising costs at Travis Perkins will impede investment in Wickes
Following today’s release of Travis Perkins H1 figures for FY2020, Georgina Sreeves, Associate Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “The pandemic...
08 September, 2020
ScS continues to make hay while the sun shines
ScS’ surge in orders has continued into August with a 51% like-for-like increase. Matt Walton, Senior Data Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
08 September, 2020
Booms in cycling and staycations prop up Halfords
Following today’s release of Halfords' figures for the 20 weeks ending 21 August 2020, Jonathan Rock, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
08 September, 2020
Retailers need to act global and think local post COVID-19, says GlobalData
Rapid globalization and urbanization have been the most prominent growth drivers of retail for decades now. In 2019, world trade to GDP ratio crossed 60%,...
03 September, 2020
Amazon’s FAA designation a win but company still has hurdles to jump until drone delivery a reality, says GlobalData
The FAA’s designation of Amazon Prime Air as an ‘air carrier’ is the latest development in the company’s seven-year drones saga. It paves the way...
02 September, 2020
Battle of mergers and consolidation intensifies in India’s retail market, says GlobalData
The Indian retail market is expected grow and reach US$1.4 trillion by 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7% between 2020-2023. Following...
02 September, 2020
COVID-19 to act as catalyst for online retail pharmacy growth in India, says GlobalData
Online pharmacy retail in India has not achieved the success anticipated at its inception. Despite operating for years in India, online retailers have not been...
01 September, 2020
Dunelm bounces back after share loss in Q2
Homewares retailer Dunelm today released strong sales growth results for July and August. Emily Stella, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
01 September, 2020
John Lewis & Partners’ proposition revamp highlights its competitors are standing still
Following the news that John Lewis & Partners is poised to scrap its longstanding ‘Never knowingly undersold’ price promise; Sofie Willmott, Head of Apparel at GlobalData,...
24 August, 2020
Eat Out to Help Out scheme set to attract 22 million people with local retailers benefitting from increased footfall, according to a GlobalData survey
22 million people, representing 40.6% of UK consumers, have used or plan to use the Eat Out to Help Out scheme* 6% of consumers...
21 August, 2020
Frasers Group’s focus on premium lifestyle proves to be the right move
Following today’s release of Frasers Group FY figures for 2019/20, Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Following last year’s...
20 August, 2020
Significant job cuts at M&S as it attempts yet again to transform the business
Following today’s release of Marks & Spencer Q1 figures for 2020/21, Kate Ormrod, Principal Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Having strived to...
18 August, 2020
Sleek Sosandar continues to exploit the gap in the womenswear market
Following today’s release of Sosandar FY figures for 2019/20, Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Online pureplay Sosandar has...
18 August, 2020
Strong online capability and multi-category offer helps Very.co.uk to thrive through COVID-19
Following the release of The Very Group's Q3 figures for FY2019/20, Alex Hardy, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “A broad category...
14 August, 2020
ASOS shines through the retail doom and gloom
Following the news that ASOS has raised its full year sales and profit expectations; Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
12 August, 2020
Joules’ high online penetration and casualwear focus protects it from the worst of COVID-19
Following today’s release of Joules FY figures for 2019/20, Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “After an unusually muted...
06 August, 2020
Reliance Group set to emerge as the leader in the Indian retail landscape, says GlobalData
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is grabbing every single opportunity, be it collaborating with technology companies, acquiring leading retailers or adding physical stores or its entry...
05 August, 2020
Initial surge in orders post-lockdown is encouraging but ScS cannot rest on its laurels
Following today’s release of ScS FY figures for 2019/20, Matthew Walton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘ScS’ results have followed a...
30 July, 2020
Next feels the full force of COVID-19
Following today’s release of Next H1 figures for FY2020/21, Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Though a sobering set of results...
29 July, 2020
Wickes’ performance hampered by late store reopenings, says GlobalData
Following today’s release of Travis Perkins H1 figures for 2020, Georgina Sreeves, Associate Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘The pandemic continues to...
28 July, 2020
Amazon set to widen footprint in UK grocery market as it revamps Fresh proposition
Amazon has announced plans to expand its footprint in the UK online grocery market, through greater integration of its Amazon Fresh proposition with its Prime...
28 July, 2020
Apparel continues to be worst hit retail segment by COVID-19 pandemic, says GlobalData
The apparel segment continues to be the worst hit in retail due to COVID-19 as store closures and virus-wary consumers’ have severely dented the seasonal...
28 July, 2020
Counting carbon could be fashion’s new counting calories
As an increasing number of fashion firms pledge to reduce their carbon footprints, innovators are responding with new tools for brands and manufacturers to hold...
27 July, 2020
Direct to Consumer emerges as an alternate sustainable retail strategy post-COVID-19, says GlobalData
The recent lockdown sprees have compelled the brands to look at alternative ways to provide consumers the products they need. Therefore, many brands are offering...
24 July, 2020
Strong Kingfisher results show consumers yet to tire of home improvements
Following today’s release of Kingfisher Q2 figures to date for 2020/21, Amy Higginbotham, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Kingfisher reports a strong performance...
22 July, 2020
Worried UK consumers will continue to shun shops in 2020 due to COVID-19, according to a new UK consumer survey from GlobalData
- Only a third of UK consumers (excluding those in Scotland) have visited non-essential shops since they re-opened in June* - UK online spend is forecast to...
22 July, 2020
Online channel not enough to prop up Matalan through devastating COVID-19 lockdown
Following today’s release of Matalan Q1 figures for 2020/21, Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘With Matalan’s stores only open...
21 July, 2020
Positive online sales not enough to shield Ted Baker from a COVID-19 inflicted disaster
Following today’s release of Ted Baker figures for the 11 weeks to 18 July 2020, Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
21 July, 2020
Sales loss in Q4 will not dampen long-term prospects for Dunelm
Following today’s release of Dunelm Q4 figures for FY2020, Emily Stella, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Dunelm’s Q4 results paint a...
15 July, 2020
Strong online performance not enough to push Dixons Carphone into positive territory
Following today’s release of Dixons Carphone FY figures for 2019/20, Zoe Mills, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Despite a strong performance...
15 July, 2020
Agile ASOS rides out COVID-19 storm
Following today’s release of ASOS figures for the four months to 30 June 2020, Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
15 July, 2020
Future trading conditions will have DFS sitting on pins and needles despite initial surge in orders
Following today’s release of DFS FY figures for 2019/20, Matthew Walton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘DFS, the first furniture specialist...
14 July, 2020
Ocado running at full speed as it preps for imminent switch to M&S products
Following today’s release of Ocado H1 figures for 2019/20, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘When viewed in isolation, Ocado’s H1 retail...
14 July, 2020
AO World benefits as COVID-19 encourages online purchases
Following today’s release of AO FY figures for 2019/20, Zoe Mills, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘AO World has produced a...
14 July, 2020
Face mask requirement is yet another blow for non-essential retailers
Following the news that face masks will be compulsory in England’s shops from 24 July 2020, Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading...
14 July, 2020
Chancellor’s summer statement fails to address the core problems for retail
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...
08 July, 2020
boohoo allegations mark a turning point in fashion’s transparency problem, says GlobalData
As the boohoo group faces allegations of modern slavery in a supplier’s factory in Leicester, ASOS, Zalando and Next have removed products from its brands. Emily...
08 July, 2020
Food boxes prepped to stay on the menu at supermarkets as 64.5% of customers would buy again
Prepacked food boxes are proving a popular option for the growing number of shoppers prioritising speed of delivery over flexibility of product choice, says GlobalData,...
07 July, 2020
Cycling surge supports Halfords during COVID-19
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...
07 July, 2020
Athleisure affords JD Sports greater protection from COVID-19
Following today’s release of JD Sports FY figures for 2019/20, Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Following another strong year in...
07 July, 2020
Shopping malls adopt the enemy, online, to help survive COVID-19, says GlobalData
The COVID-19 crisis has led to the temporary closure of most shopping malls not only in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) but also globally amid the lockdown...
03 July, 2020
Value offer will enable Primark to retain appeal following COVID-19
Following today’s release of Primark Q3 YTD figures for 2019/20, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Though Primark has severely suffered...
02 July, 2020
Topps buoyed by a resilient June performance
Following today’s release of Topps Tiles Q3 figures for 2019/20, Matt Walton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘While Topps’ average weekly...
01 July, 2020
Retailers need to instill confidence among APAC consumers to remain relevant in post COVID-19 world, says GlobalData
As China and other markets across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a visible difference in how consumer...
01 July, 2020
Robust digital operations puts Sainsbury’s in good stead to handle shifting channel demand
Following today’s release of Sainsbury's Q1 figures for FY2020/21, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Sainsbury’s Q1 results are a pleasing...
01 July, 2020
Athleisure set to increase its share in clothing and footwear to 18.5% by 2023 in APAC, says GlobalData
The athleisure market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is no longer just a western world phenomenon. It symbolizes the millennial cultural shift as more casual...
30 June, 2020
COVID-19 boosts customer appetite for online grocery shopping in APAC countries, says GlobalData
The need to maintain social distance and stay at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic is increasingly forcing consumers across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to...
26 June, 2020
Further online investment required by H&M as Q2 sales halve and profit wiped out by COVID-19
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...
26 June, 2020
Tesco outpaces rivals in wake of COVID-19 after doubling online capacity in five week
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...
26 June, 2020
As APAC luxury markets sink by US$2.1bn, brands turn to affordable luxury, says GlobalData
Luxury has been one of the most affected industries in the retail sector due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis led to the closure of...
26 June, 2020
Product limits must be quickly introduced in the event of local outbreaks of COVID-19
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,...
25 June, 2020
Online channel props up mediocre year for Matalan, and will protect it in FY2020/21
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...
25 June, 2020
N Brown suffers during lockdown due to heavy reliance on apparel
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...
25 June, 2020
Store closures at Shoe Zone as COVID-19 lockdown hits footwear demand
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...
23 June, 2020
Gear4music in harmony with consumers using COVID-19 to explore new hobbies
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...
23 June, 2020
Poundland’s profits slashed by COVID-19 pandemic
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...
23 June, 2020
Retail sector witnessed 11.8% decline in deal activity during the week ended June 14
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,...
19 June, 2020
1.3 million UK consumers have bought a bike since COVID-19 hit
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...
19 June, 2020
40% of UK consumers plan to visit shopping centres less often post-COVID-19
Seen as prime destinations before COVID-19 hit, flagship shopping centres will take a long time to attract the same number of consumers back with many...
19 June, 2020
COVID-19 will strike off US$50bn from the global duty free market in 2020
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...
19 June, 2020
19.3% of under 45s have bought more clothing since the COVID-19 pandemic began
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...
19 June, 2020
Grocery retail saw 4X surge in influencer conversations on Twitter over last 90 days, finds GlobalData
Retailers are seeing a surge in grocery shopping as consumers stock up on food and other essentials because of the COVID-19 outbreak. A similar trend...
16 June, 2020
Re-opening will boost retail but COVID-19 will still leave £37bn hole in 2020 non-food spend
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...
15 June, 2020
Retail sector witnessed 13.3% growth in deal activity during week ended June 7
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,...
12 June, 2020
B&M well placed to cope with COVID-19 as sales soar
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...
11 June, 2020
Shaking off some stores will reduce costs but shoppers unlikely to rush back to Monsoon
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,...
11 June, 2020
Occasionwear specialism deems QUIZ irrelevant amid COVID-19
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...
10 June, 2020
COVID-19 will result in an additional $200bn being spent on food & grocery globally in 2020
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...
10 June, 2020
16-24s are the most eager to return to shops
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...
10 June, 2020
Clothes top of the list for those ready to return to shops
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...
10 June, 2020
Almost one third of UK shoppers are not ready to return to DIY stores
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...
09 June, 2020
Likes and followers set to be more valuable as retailers rely on social media post-COVID-19
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...
09 June, 2020
Agile Sosandar sails through COVID-19 lockdown
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,...
09 June, 2020
Lack of inclusivity to blame for Victoria’s Secrets’ demise
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...
05 June, 2020
Card Factory’s reliance on stores detrimental as COVID-19 forces shops to shut
"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...
04 June, 2020
China to overtake US as the largest apparel market by 2023, says GlobalData
Forecasts suggest that COVID-19 will wipe off US$297bn from the global apparel market in 2020, a 15.2% decline on 2019. The US (largest apparel market) will account...
04 June, 2020
COVID-19 forces wholesalers to venture into retail, says GlobalData
The prolonged global lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has hit many businesses, including food wholesalers supplying foodservice operators and virtually eliminating sales through these channels for wholesalers....
03 June, 2020
Covid-19 accelerates the need for greater technology integration into retailing, says GlobalData
During this lockdown and post-lockdown period, the future for businesses looks uncertain as COVID-19 has no solution yet to counter its infection. The only thing continuing is...
03 June, 2020
Retail growth in India to suffer by 10.1ppts in 2020 due to COVID-19 impact, says GlobalData
Retail sales in India are now forecast to reach INR66,394bn (US$878.4bn) in 2020 (post-COVID estimates) compared to INR64,892bn in 2019, a growth of 2.3% compared to the...
02 June, 2020
China’s online grocery sector set for explosive growth as over half of consumers shift to online shopping, says GlobalData
As China emerges from the lockdown restrictions, 56.0% of Chinese consumers are buying food and grocery online more frequently than before, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
02 June, 2020
COVID-19 exacerbates Ted Baker’s troubles
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...
01 June, 2020
B&M benefits from demand for DIY & gardening as COVID-19 forces shoppers to stay home
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...
29 May, 2020
Weak Monsoon blown down by event cancellations
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...
28 May, 2020
Shops will not spring back to life on 15 June
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...
27 May, 2020
Gucci’s retreat from catwalk shows will put the brakes on fast fashion
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...
27 May, 2020
Additional two-week delay in opening is another blow for clothing & footwear retailers
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...
26 May, 2020
Reliance’s new grocery delivery service Jiomart is well-placed to make gains in India’s fast-growing online food market
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...
26 May, 2020
Burberry better positioned to face COVID-19 thanks to digital expertise
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...
22 May, 2020
Over 30% of UK consumers plan to spend more locally post-COVID-19
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...
22 May, 2020
Failure to adapt has left Clarks in a weak position to withstand the COVID-19 crisis
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,...
22 May, 2020
Top 25 retailers by market capitalization in Q1 2020 see QOQ decline with exception of Amazon and JD Sports, says GlobalData
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...
21 May, 2020
Record-breaking year for Pets at Home dampened by cautious COVID-19 outlook, says GlobalData
Following today’s release of Pets at Home FY figures for 2019/20, Hannah Richards, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘With an outstanding performance...
21 May, 2020
3 in 5 UK consumers using additional time at home during COVID-19 to decorate and refurnish
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...
21 May, 2020
Once again, M&S finds slow and steady does not win the race
Following today’s release of Marks & Spencer FY figures for 2019/20, Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Despite M&S...
20 May, 2020
N Brown has failed to capitalise on COVID-19 shifting spend online
Following today’s release of N Brown figures for the 6 weeks ending 16 May, Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Despite N...
19 May, 2020
Topps must find a balance between price and design
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...
19 May, 2020
ASDA lags behind other Walmart countries and its competitors
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...
19 May, 2020
Time is running out for French Connection
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,...
19 May, 2020
Aldi eager to gain share of the fastest growing area of retail
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...
18 May, 2020
COVID-19 to have long-term positive impact on ecommerce, says GlobalData
Ecommerce is playing a critical role in the fight against COVID-19, with online retailers experiencing a flood of orders from customers confined to their homes, says GlobalData,...
16 May, 2020
Reopening clothing factories must proceed with caution, says GlobalData
As clothing factories across the globe start to resume production following country-wide lockdowns imposed to stem the flow of the coronavirus, it is essential that...
16 May, 2020
Footfall set to shift towards high streets when non-essential stores reopen
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...
15 May, 2020
Retailers must act quickly to bring stores safely back into action
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...
15 May, 2020
Morrisons’ Speedy Shopping concept needs refinement, says GlobalData
Following the news that Morrisons is rolling out a shopping system for customers doing smaller shops to help them get in and out more quickly: Thomas...
14 May, 2020
COVID-19 travel restrictions will significantly impact WH Smith in H2
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...
14 May, 2020
Garden centres set for a rosy return as gardening is the second most popular lockdown activity
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...
14 May, 2020
Global apparel spend forecast to plummet by nearly $300bn in 2020
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...
14 May, 2020
UK consumers are feeling more positive about COVID-19
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...
14 May, 2020
The boohoo group is in a unique position but must choose acquisitions carefully
The boohoo group has announced a £200m share placing and intends to use the net proceeds of the placing to take advantage of global opportunities that are likely to emerge in coming months; Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view...
14 May, 2020
Kingfisher benefits from consumers staying home amid COVID-19
Following today’s release of Kingfisher Q1 figures for 2020/21, Amy Higginbotham, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Kingfisher has benefitted from elevated demand...
12 May, 2020
Store worker deaths show that retailers reopening must focus on staff safety
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...
12 May, 2020
The show goes on as COVID-19 shakes up fashion event calendar
The global coronavirus pandemic has led to the cancellation of a number of fashion industry events, but organisers are keeping the shows on the road...
12 May, 2020
Target’s bold acquisition will help it catch up to its rivals
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...
12 May, 2020
Retailers without online presence threatened as 26.0% of UK shoppers plan to spend more online after COVID-19
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...
12 May, 2020
Morrisons adapts well to volatile grocery market conditions
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...
12 May, 2020
UAE retail market set to grow by 0.4% in 2020 as brief lockdown period protects spend
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...
11 May, 2020
Retail sector witnessed 36.1% growth in deal activity during the week ended May 3 says GlobalData
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,...
08 May, 2020
Despite COVID-19 lockdown wiping off US$420bn from China’s retail market, rebounding sentiment will boost H2 spend, says GlobalData
The COVID-19 lockdown and the disruption to retail is expected to wipe off ¥3.0 trillion (US$420bn) from China’s retail market in 2020, causing a 1.8% fall in...
08 May, 2020
JioMart and Whatsapp partnership to change the face of mom-and-pop retail stores in India, says GlobalData
After entering into a massive US$5.7bn deal with Facebook, Reliance Industries has begun piloting its new commerce venture JioMart on WhatsApp. JioMart has the advantage of its...
07 May, 2020
The Works delivers growth, but cash flow remains big issue
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...
07 May, 2020
Superdry’s turnaround plan threatened as COVID-19 dampens clothing demand
Following today’s release of Superdry FY figures for 2019/20, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Superdry’s woes were amplified in its...
07 May, 2020
Coronavirus to take R$47.1bn out of Brazilian retail spend in 2020
Brazil’s retail market is set to be one of the better performing in Latin America in 2020, growing 2.0%, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Amy Higginbotham, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The COVID-19 outbreak will have a marked impact...
07 May, 2020
COVID-19 gives clothing brands the chance to make good on sustainability promises
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...
07 May, 2020
Cycling surge supports Halfords during COVID-19
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...
06 May, 2020
Ocado and M&S find a silver lining from the cloud of COVID-19 as revenue skyrockets
Following the news that Ocado Retail revenue rose 40.4% in its Q2 to date (beginning of March to today), Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData,...
06 May, 2020
Footasylum will struggle without JD Sports’ backing
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,...
06 May, 2020
Card Factory’s strong online growth will not be enough to make up for store losses
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...
06 May, 2020
Morrisons’ BBQ Food Box advocates greater potential for prepacked grocery shopping
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...
05 May, 2020
US retail spend set to decline 5.1% this year – more than double the fall of 2009’s financial crisis
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...
05 May, 2020
UK online grocery market to gain an extra £1.9bn in 2020 due to impact of COVID-19
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...
04 May, 2020
Retailers reliant on Love Island will struggle to replicate the boost it brings
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...
04 May, 2020
Sweden forgoes lockdown protecting 2020 retail spend
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...
04 May, 2020
Under 35s are less concerned about COVID-19 and expect their lives to return to normal sooner
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...
01 May, 2020
Wilko’s weak like-for-likes show offer is not resonating
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...
01 May, 2020
Sainsbury’s defers dividends as it braces for COVID-19 profit impact of over £500m
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)...
30 April, 2020
Like Laura Ashley, Oasis and Warehouse’s stores are unwanted
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...
30 April, 2020
The online channel is failing to offset revenue lost from retail store closures following Adidas’ Q1 results
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...
30 April, 2020
Dixons Carphone’s online sales unable to counteract the loss of store sales as a result of COVID-19
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,...
29 April, 2020
Next lowers outlook but is still in a better position than many rivals
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...
29 April, 2020
Reopening stores would help Wickes compete
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...
29 April, 2020
Direct-to-consumer to attract 49% of brand comfort seekers during UK’s lockdown
Big food brands are offering direct-to-consumer home delivery services for the first time amid the COVID-19 lockdown. This comes as no surprise given the in-store...
29 April, 2020
COVID-19 will cause global retail spend to fall by $549.7bn in 2020
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...
28 April, 2020
Ocado’s Solutions model validated by online grocery demand in COVID-19
Following the news that Ocado has launched its first fulfilment centre in North America with Canadian supermarket Sobeys, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
28 April, 2020
COVID-19 threatens foodservice operators with almost half of consumers cooking more at home
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...
28 April, 2020
Retail sector witnesses growth in deal activity during the week ended April 19
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,...
24 April, 2020
Fashion failures have more chance of revival without store portfolio
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...
23 April, 2020
Non-food retailers will be looking to learn from B&Q reopening stores
DIY retailer B&Q has now re-opened 75 UK stores. Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on...
23 April, 2020
Nosedive in UK consumer confidence will be unwelcome news for retailers
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...
22 April, 2020
The boohoo group is well-placed to face COVID-19
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...
22 April, 2020
Grocers not immune from decimated demand for clothing & footwear
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...
22 April, 2020
Goldman Sachs is top financial adviser globally in retail sector by M&A value in coronavirus-hit Q1 2020, says GlobalData
Goldman Sachs has dominated the M&A financial advisers league table based on deal value in the first quarter of 2020, according to GlobalData, a leading...
22 April, 2020
Primark’s dominance threatened by COVID-19
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...
21 April, 2020
Waitrose expands home delivery fulfilment to cope with COVID-19 demand
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...
21 April, 2020
Wide assortment and strong online channel offers protection to John Lewis & Partners
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...
21 April, 2020
IKEA’s purchase of Geomagical Labs demonstrates augmented reality’s potential in retail
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...
21 April, 2020
UK clothing & footwear market forecast to decline by £14.0bn this year
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...
20 April, 2020
COVID-19 UK lockdown shuts 382 million sq ft of retail space, impacting £14.5bn of sales
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...
20 April, 2020
A third of UK shoppers spent more on groceries in March, says GlobalData
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...
20 April, 2020
Amazon cannot afford to slip up on employee safety
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...
20 April, 2020
Retail sector witnesses decline in deal activity during the week ended April 12
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,...
20 April, 2020
River Island’s Harpenne finished off by COVID-19 before it had a chance to get going
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...
16 April, 2020
COVID-19 presents an opportunity for beauty retailers as salons remain closed
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...
16 April, 2020
Landlords under pressure as global fashion chains set to demand rent holidays
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...
16 April, 2020
COVID-19 will change consumers’ online shopping behaviour
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...
15 April, 2020
Office lacks appeal as COVID-19 hits footwear spend
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...
15 April, 2020
Nike’s sentimental slump due to transitions and China store closures
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...
15 April, 2020
UK supermarkets must follow French example of COVID-19 policy synchronisation
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...
14 April, 2020
Childrenswear is the right focus as Next cautiously brings website back into action
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...
14 April, 2020
Oasis and Warehouse set to be elbowed out of the overcrowded midmarket
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,...
14 April, 2020
Deliveroo and Morrisons’ partnership epitomises COVID’s acceleration of shopper habits
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...
14 April, 2020
H&M’s recovery in China paints a bleak picture for retailers
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...
14 April, 2020
Despite warm weather, Easter will be a wash out for retailers
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...
08 April, 2020
ASOS is better positioned than many to face impact of COVID-19
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...
08 April, 2020
ASOS acts to maintain enviable UK market position, says GlobalData
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...
07 April, 2020
McColl’s COVID-driven partnership with Deliveroo is an expedition of necessary collaboration, says GlobalData
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...
07 April, 2020
Failure to adapt has left Clarks in a weak position to withstand the COVID-19 crisis, says GlobalData
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,...
07 April, 2020
New electrical purchases will add spark to time spent at home, says GlobalData
Consumers that are self isolating will boost the UK electricals market in H1 2020, with spend forecast to rise 3.4% versus last year, as shoppers...
07 April, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic will put sustainability concerns on hold, says GlobalData
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...
06 April, 2020
Debenhams’ administration will only prolong the inevitable, says GlobalData
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...
06 April, 2020
Sainsbury’s revival of Chop Chop shows compassion but expansion opportunities are limited, says GlobalData
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...
06 April, 2020
H&M’s recovery derailed by COVID-19, says GlobalData
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,...
06 April, 2020
All supermarkets should implement new £45 contactless limit quickly to reduce customer safety concerns, says GlobalData
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...
06 April, 2020
Arcadia’s drastic furlough plans will pave the way for other clothing & footwear specialists, says GlobalData
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,...
06 April, 2020
Boots braces for COVID-19 impact, says 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...
06 April, 2020
Time at home boosts interest in instruments and pets, says GlobalData
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,...
06 April, 2020
Online channel may not be the saviour clothing retailers hoped for, says 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....
06 April, 2020
Pivotal moment for retail as Next shuts online operation
Following the decision by UK clothing retailer Next to shut its online operations down last night, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a...
27 March, 2020
Exemplary ethics will pay off beyond the coronavirus outbreak
In the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, retailers that have made bold commitments to their staff, customers and the wider community will be remembered...
27 March, 2020
Coronavirus to wipe out one fifth of UK fashion spend in 2020
The UK clothing & footwear sector will bear the brunt of the coronavirus’ (COVID-19) impact on retail, with 2020 sales down £11.1bn on 2019, according...
26 March, 2020
Primark risks losing top spot in UK clothing market due to lack of transactional website, says GlobalData
Following today’s news (Monday 23 March) that Primark is set to lose £650m of net sales per month while its stores are closed: Chloe Collins, Senior Retail Analyst at...
23 March, 2020
Coronavirus to take £12.6bn out of UK retail spend in 2020
The impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) will wipe £12.6bn from retail sales this year, according to preliminary forecasts by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company....
23 March, 2020
Online sales will not be enough to supplement lost Mother’s Day spend in stores
Mother’s Day spend in the UK in 2020 will be significantly down on last year as consumers avoid physical stores in fear of coronavirus (COVID-19),...
20 March, 2020
Superdry’s comeback firmly in doubt as coronavirus hits its recovery
Following today’s news (Wednesday 18 March) that Superdry has issued a profit warning; Kate Ormrod, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
18 March, 2020
Laura Ashley’s collapse amid coronavirus outbreak is a sign of things to come
Following today’s news that Laura Ashley has filed for administration amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, Amy Higginbotham, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
17 March, 2020
Carphone Warehouse store closures essential to adapt to the changing mobile market
In response to Dixons Carphone’s announcement that it is closing all 531 standalone Carphone Warehouse stores, Zoe Mills, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
17 March, 2020
Focus on smaller firms leaves retail chains pinning hopes on ‘fundamental’ review of business rates, says GlobalData
Following the UK Government’s budget announcement today (Wednesday 11 March);Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his...
11 March, 2020
Tesco’s new price campaign is an aggressive attempt to negate the lure of Aldi’s price reputation
Following the news of Tesco’s new campaign to match hundreds of prices against discounter Aldi; Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
05 March, 2020
34.6% of UK women think retailers should mark International Women’s Day with charity, says GlobalData
International Women’s Day is fast approaching, and 81.6% of UK women interviewed by data and analytics company GlobalData are aware of this long-established event. When...
05 March, 2020
Coronavirus to wipe US$8.3bn off APAC duty-free market in 2020, says GlobalData
According to GlobalData’s pre-crisis forecast, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) duty-free sales are forecast to reach US$43.4bn in 2020, backed by high growth in countries such as China, India...
04 March, 2020
Convenience and experience emerge as differentiating factors in dynamic retail environment, says GlobalData
On the back of intensifying competition in the retail industry, customers have become more demanding when it comes to convenience and the shopping experience, as they know that...
27 February, 2020
Paytm’s local focus via MyStore provides a key advantage in India’s digital commerce expansion, says GlobalData
Paytm announced its entry into social commerce in Feb 2020 with its MyStore functionality, after carrying out beta version of the app for a while. MyStore is...
26 February, 2020
Amazon’s accelerating growth is cause for concern at clothing competitors, says GlobalData
Amazon’s recent results show that it achieved its highest UK revenue growth of 20.7% in the past five years in 2019, which is worrying news...
24 February, 2020
UK food and grocery market set to be worth £174.5bn by 2024, with the big four set to lose out
While the size of the UK food & grocery market is set to grow 15.0% between 2019 and 2024 to £174.5bn, the Big Four grocers...
13 February, 2020
UK consumers to spend over £1bn on Valentine’s Day in 2020
Valentine’s Day is set to be worth just over £1bn in 2020, up 0.6% on 2019 as shoppers spend on this occasion remains squeezed by...
12 February, 2020
CMA’s initial ruling proves death knell for JD Sports/Footasylum deal
In response to the CMA’s provisional findings on the proposed JD Sports/Footasylum merger; Kate Ormrod, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
11 February, 2020
APAC’s airport retail market to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2019 to 2024, offer growth opportunities for retailers, says GlobalData
The emergence of Asia-Pacific (APAC) as a global economic hub and popular tourist destination in the last decade along with a sharp rise in low cost air...
07 February, 2020
JioMart to boost online grocery retailing in India by connecting offline vendors with households, says GlobalData
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) had announced its entry into online grocery retailing via a new e-commerce platform, JioMart, in August 2019 and started a pilot for the...
05 February, 2020
India’s proposed changes in duty free purchase limits may dent the country’s duty free market growth prospects, says GlobalData
In January 2020, India’s Commerce and Industry Ministry proposed plans to limit duty free alcohol and cigarettes sales to inbound travellers – limit on alcohol bottles would...
27 January, 2020
Coupe leaves Sainsbury’s dreaming of what-ifs around Asda merger, says GlobalData
Following the announcement that Sainsbury’s Mike Coupe will be replaced by Simon Roberts; Patrick O’Brien, Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
22 January, 2020
Beales’ falls into administration as it failed to keep up with changing shopping habits
Following today’s news (Monday 20 January) that Beales has fallen into administration; Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her...
20 January, 2020
Strong Black Friday performance not enough to save Christmas for ailing retailers
Although a number of retailers reported strong sales growth over the *Black Friday period in a heavily promotional Q4, this was not enough to boost...
17 January, 2020
Five key issues for retailers in 2020
Retail in mature Western economies will continue to suffer challenges, with further casualties, as the sector evolves to meet the fast changing demands of the...
03 January, 2020
Ground-breaking report sheds new light on UK’s best performing shopping centres
Westfield’s two London centres – Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City – have retained the top two spots intu boasts the most centres in...
19 December, 2019
Election result to give retailers a much-needed boost, but could be short-lived
Following the news that the Conservative Party has secured a majority in the 2019 UK general election; Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, offers his...
13 December, 2019
Aeon partners with Ocado to challenge Seiyu and Amazon in Japan’s online grocery market, says GlobalData
Following the news that Japanese supermarket group Aeon Co. Ltd. partnered with British online grocer Ocado to develop its e-commerce capabilities; Shagun Sachdeva, Consumer Insights Analyst...
03 December, 2019
Black Friday can provide a good deal for the savvy shopper, says GlobalData
Following today’s news (Tuesday 26th November) that a Which? report has discussed whether Black Friday is just hype with few real offers available; Zoe Mills, Retail...
26 November, 2019
Popularity of designer and discount outlets challenges online growth, says GlobalData
It is not just the online retail channel that is growing, as consumer demand for premium brands at reduced prices means that the rise in...
14 November, 2019
Mothercare’s dwindling authority as a specialist to blame for its demise, says GlobalData
Following today’s news (Monday 4 November) that Mothercare has fallen into administration; Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
04 November, 2019
Amazon’s partnership with BookMyShow in India will bring it one step closer to becoming super app, says GlobalData
Following the news that US-based e-commerce giant Amazon has tied-up with online ticket booking platform BookMyShow in India to allow its customers buy movie tickets...
04 November, 2019
UK online marketplace spend set to rise 50.1% to £39.3bn by 2024
In contrast to the many multichannel retailers that are struggling, online marketplaces continue to thrive with spend set to rise by £13.1bn over the next...
30 October, 2019
Over a quarter of UK shoppers subscribe to a delivery saver scheme
Over a quarter of non-food online shoppers have subscribed to a delivery saver scheme, such as Amazon Prime or ASOS Premier, in the past 12...
16 October, 2019
Japanese cosmetic brand RMK turns to Tmall Global to tap lucrative APAC market, says GlobalData
Japanese cosmetics brand RMK has launched a new flagship store on Chinese e-commerce giant Tmall Global. The move is part of RMK’s larger focus to...
14 October, 2019
PepsiCo partners with HUEMN to foray into fashion industry in India, says GlobalData
Following the news that PepsiCo has forayed into the fashion industry in partnership with India-based ready-to-wear (RTW) apparel brand HUEMN at the Fashion Design Council...
10 October, 2019
Myntra ties up with local tailors as delivery agents to curb returns of ill-fitting clothes and sale losses, says GlobalData
Myntra, a Flipkart-owned fashion platform, has roped in local tailors to pick up packages from warehouses and deliver to customers to mend the sales gap...
09 October, 2019
Planned Waitrose and John Lewis integration must be delicately implemented to avoid disruption
Following the news that the John Lewis Partnership (JLP) plans to streamline operations by consolidating its food and non-food divisions and narrowing its senior management...
01 October, 2019
Dabur goes online to tap kids customer base in India, says GlobalData
Following the recent news that Indian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) giant Dabur has announced the launch of a new online-only haircare line for kids, ‘Dabur...
10 September, 2019
Arcadia’s deep discounts signal bleak outlook for company, says GlobalData
Following today’s news (Friday 6 September) on Arcadia’s fiscal year (FY) 2017/18 operating loss: Chloe Collins, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
06 September, 2019
Quiz is failing to stand out
Following Wednesday's (04 September) news of Quiz’s AGM trading update, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “A...
06 September, 2019
New FDI rules in Indian retail sector reassure influx of investments, says GlobalData
The Ministry of Commerce of India has recently announced a slew of relaxations on single-brand retail’s FDI investments. The new FDI norms can be seen...
05 September, 2019
UK back to school market forecast to reach £1.7bn in 2019, says GlobalData
UK shoppers are set to spend £1.7bn on back to school items in 2019, with the market forecast to grow by 1.5%. This is only...
02 September, 2019
Further consolidation expected as mattress brands struggle to differentiate themselves
Following today’s news (Monday 12 August) that Eve Sleep and Simba have entered initial talks about a merger. Matt Walton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a...
12 August, 2019
Reliance partnership in India will allow Tiffany & Co to offset subdued demand in US and Europe, says GlobalData
Following the announcement that the iconic US-based luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co is forming a joint venture with India's Reliance Brands Limited (RBL), a part...
09 August, 2019
Karen Millen and Coast are an unlikely fit for fast fashion-focused boohoo group
Following today’s news (Tuesday 06 August) that the boohoo group has made an offer to acquire the online businesses of Karen Millen and Coast, Emily...
06 August, 2019
Jack Wills acquisition could be Ashley’s next regret
Following the news that Jack Wills has been bought by Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct International, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
06 August, 2019
Boris must curtail no-deal Brexit rhetoric to reassure retailers
Following the upcoming appointment of Boris Johnson as Prime Minister this afternoon, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst for GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
24 July, 2019
Hindustan Unilever laundry brand launch to target 71% of Indian consumers who prefer brands with sustainable products
Following today’s news (Tuesday 16 July) that Hindustan Unilever (HUL) is poised to launch a laundry brand from their Love Home and Planet line which...
16 July, 2019
Lack of differentiation to blame for Office’s troubles
Following today’s news (Monday 01 July) that Office is on the brink of launching a CVA, Kate Ormrod, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
01 July, 2019
GlobalData Retail Customer Satisfaction Awards 2019: John Lewis & Partners pick up four of 11 awards at celebratory lunch event
Last week the winners of the GlobalData Retail awards, together with clients and the media joined us at The Ivy in London for a celebratory...
27 June, 2019
Rise of online pureplays pivotal to Bathstore’s collapse
Following today’s news (Wednesday 26 June) that Bathstore has fallen into administration, Matt Walton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
26 June, 2019
Amazon set to top the UK cooking & baking market in 2019
Amazon is set to top the cooking & baking market for the first time in 2019, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s report:...
24 June, 2019
GAME’s future belongs in House of Fraser
Following today’s news (Friday 21 June) that the board of GAME Digital has recommended that shareholders accept Sports Direct’s takeover bid, Zoe Mills, Retail Analyst at...
21 June, 2019
Regaining relevance a must for Monsoon Accessorize brands
Following yesterday’s news (Thursday 20 June) that Monsoon Accessorize has launched its CVA proposal, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
21 June, 2019
A renewed focus on value from competitors is forcing Sainsbury’s into substantial price cuts
Following the news that Sainsbury’s have reduced prices on over 1,000 own-brand prices since February, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst for GlobalData, a leading data and...
18 June, 2019
Further use of Amazon’s logistical prowess allows Morrisons scope to capitalise on the £14bn online grocery market
Following the news the ‘Morrisons at Amazon’ online same-day delivery service is set to expand to more cities across the UK, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst...
13 June, 2019
Arcadia CVA is approved, but the hard work has only just begun
Following today’s news (Wednesday 12 June) that Arcadia’s CVA proposal has been accepted, Chloe Collins, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
12 June, 2019
UK shoppers set to spend £653m on Father’s Day this year
Father’s Day spend is forecast to reach £635m in 2019, less than half of the amount spent on Mother’s Day but this occasion will experience...
12 June, 2019
Amazon to account for one fifth of UK online spend by 2024
Amazon is set to continue experiencing exponential growth with UK retail revenue set to rise 58.2% over the next five years to reach £15.7bn by...
06 June, 2019
Mike Ashley’s bid for GAME could be what it needs to drive BELONG’s success
Following the news that Sports Direct has made an offer for GAME Digital, Zoe Mills, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
06 June, 2019
Waitrose’s unique ‘package-free’ trial will resonate with a localist consumer base
Following the news that Waitrose & Partners is trialling a dedicated refillable zone and a frozen ‘pick and mix’ proposition at a store in Oxford,...
04 June, 2019
Topshop/Topman must tread carefully to make ASOS tie-up a success
As part of Arcadia’s strategy to save its failing brands, Topshop and Topman are set to launch ranges on rival ASOS’ website in the next...
31 May, 2019
Lack of store investment cash means CVA proposal will not be enough to save Arcadia’s brands, says GlobalData
Following yesterday’s news (Wednesday 22 May) that Arcadia is to close 23 stores as part of its CVA proposal, Chloe Collins, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData,...
23 May, 2019
Impulsive Instagram Shopping offers retailers the chance to boost sales
As 38.7% of online shoppers aged 16-24 have used Instagram Shopping to purchase an item, retailers targeting this demographic should recognise the potential of social...
22 May, 2019
Waitrose will need to rely on brand reputation to succeed in commanding 5% of online food market by 2022
Following the news that Waitrose & Partners intend to treble the size of its online operations to a £1bn business over the next three years,...
17 May, 2019
Multichannel essential as almost a quarter of living room furniture spend to go through online by 2024, says GlobalData
The winners within living room furniture over the next five years will be those where customers are able to switch seamlessly between online and stores...
17 May, 2019
UK mobile retail spend will double in the next five years to reach £33.2bn
As UK consumers increasingly turn to their smartphones for convenience, mobile will continue to be the fastest growing area within the UK retail market with...
16 May, 2019
Retailers must act fast to satisfy underwhelmed sustainability-seeking shoppers, says GlobalData
The overwhelming majority of UK consumers believe that retailers should be acting sustainably but almost 80% think that retailers are not doing enough to address...
15 May, 2019
Department stores are top choice for gifting but recent struggles will threaten their reign, says GlobalData
Department stores are popular among consumers for purchasing gifts for occasions such as weddings and birthdays, as 44.9% of UK consumers who purchased a gift...
01 May, 2019
CMA merger block leaves Sainsbury’s CEO out of the money and into a difficult position
On the decision by the CMA to block the ASDA – Sainsbury’s merger, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a leading data and...
25 April, 2019
Easter spending in the UK to reach £1.7bn in 2019, says GlobalData
Easter spend in the UK is forecast to increase by 0.5% in 2019 to reach £1.7bn, driven by gifting which is expected to rise 0.8%,...
16 April, 2019
Lack of strong brand appeal has led to shopper desertion at Monsoon Accessorize
Following today’s news (Monday 15 April) that Monsoon Accessorize is on the brink of launching a CVA, Chloe Collins, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading...
15 April, 2019
Failure to capture a loyal male customer base has led to an instore exit for New Look’s menswear offer, says GlobalData
Following yesterday’s news (Monday 8th April) that New Look is to remove menswear from its physical stores, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
09 April, 2019
Debenhams saved from hands of Mike Ashley but needs more cash to safeguard its future
Following today’s news (Tuesday 9 April) that Debenhams has fallen into administration, Sofie Willmott, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
09 April, 2019
JD Sports a more cohesive fit for Pretty Green than Sports Direct, says GlobalData
Following today’s news (Thursday 4 April) that JD Sports has acquired Pretty Green Chloe Collins, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
04 April, 2019
UK supermalls spend to reach £10.9bn by 2023 as they suck sales from the high street
As physical retail spend comes under increasing threat from the online channel, supermalls are set to outperform the total offline market over the next five...
03 April, 2019
Bonmarché has found a saviour in Philip Day with his Spectre Holdings acquisition
Following the news that Spectre Holdings, the Dubai based company owned by Philip Day of Edinburgh Woollen Mills, has bought the majority of shares in...
02 April, 2019
Fashion spend in town centres to slump 13.8% by 2023
Major retailers including Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, New Look, and now potentially Arcadia, are closing a significant number of stores over the next three to...
28 March, 2019
Dune not the best fit for LK Bennett
Following today’s news (Wednesday 27 March) that Dune has tabled a bid for LK Bennett, Kate Ormrod, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
27 March, 2019
Sports Direct ‘possible’ offer for Debenhams looks anything but, says GlobalData
Following the news that Mike Ashley is considering a £61m bid to take full control of Debenhams, Patrick O’Brien, UK Research Director at GlobalData, a...
27 March, 2019
Brand differentiation is key in order for Boohoo to harness Misspap as its next vehicle for growth
Following yesterday’s news (Monday 25 March) that the Boohoo group has acquired Misspap, Sofie Willmott, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
26 March, 2019
Administration looms as Debenhams reveals restructuring plans
Following the announcement of Debenhams new restructuring plans, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Mike...
25 March, 2019
Aldi is willing to fight for space in the lucrative convenience market
Following the launch of discounter Aldi’s Local format last week in South London, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst for GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
20 March, 2019
Mother’s Day spending in the UK to rise to £1.6bn, says GlobalData
Mother’s Day spend will continue to grow despite falling later in the month (31 March 2019 versus 11 March 2018) which has led to a...
20 March, 2019
Stationery specialist Office Outlet left behind as the market steams ahead
Commenting on the news that Office Outlet has collapsed into administration, Zoe Mills, UK Retail Analyst at GlobalData, offers her view: “The stationery market is...
19 March, 2019
Market pressures means Sainsbury’s has little choice but to battle on against the CMA
Following the news that Sainsbury’s-ASDA are planning to invest £1bn in price cuts and establish a profit cap on fuel to encourage approval of the...
19 March, 2019
M&S faces uphill battle to win over weekly food shoppers
Following the news that M&S are planning to expand the number of stores offering the full range of M&S food products, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst...
18 March, 2019
JD Sports can breathe new life into Footasylum, says GlobalData
Following the news that JD Sports is to buy Footasylum for £90m, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director offers his view: “While JD Sports is paying...
18 March, 2019
Not just Arcadia: Fashion is fleeing the high street
Following today’s news (Friday 15 March) that Arcadia is reportedly poised to launch a CVA, Sofie Willmott, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
15 March, 2019
Mild February fails to significantly boost UK retail spending
February proved to be another disheartening month for retailers as the total retail spend index rose only 3.4 percentage points (ppts) versus a poor performance...
14 March, 2019
Over a quarter of UK shoppers planning to stockpile products in anticipation of Brexit
Over a quarter of shoppers have either begun stockpiling or plan to stockpile ahead of Brexit, according to GlobalData’s latest monthly retail tracker, showing that...
12 March, 2019
More action needed from Paperchase to change its fortunes, says GlobalData
Commenting on the news that Paperchase is using a CVA to negotiate rent reductions and restructure its store portfolio, potentially shuttering 28 stores, Zoe Mills,...
05 March, 2019
Gap is not the only preppy logo brand with a short shelf life
In response to the announcement that Gap Inc. is splitting its brand portfolio and closing more Gap stores, Maureen Hinton, Global Retail Research Director for...
01 March, 2019
Sainsbury’s vows to fight on, but ASDA merger looks doomed, says GlobalData
In response to the CMA’s provisional findings on the proposed ASDA/Sainsbury’s merger, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director for GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
20 February, 2019
No respite for retail as UK consumer sentiment slumps to a seven year low
January proved to be another tough month for retailers in the UK as the total retail spend index declined by 13.3 points versus December 2018,...
19 February, 2019
Click & collect in the UK to grow to £10bn by 2023 but customer satisfaction lags behind home delivery
The UK click & collect market is set to rise 45.8% over the next five years to reach £9.8bn by 2023, but growth will slow...
07 February, 2019
Retail casualties led to non-food spend in retail parks declining by 1.1% in the UK in 2018, says GlobalData
The demise of retailers including Toys R Us and Maplin has driven sales away from retail parks, where non-food sales declined by 1.1% in 2018,...
05 February, 2019
Sunrise Records’ rescue of HMV faces uphill struggle against rapidly declining market
Commenting on the news that Sunrise Records is to acquire 100 HMV stores out of administration, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, offers...
05 February, 2019
Mike Ashley’s businesses capture over 3% of spend on UK non-food retail, says GlobalData
Currently in talks to acquire HMV, retail tycoon Mike Ashley has increased his presence in the UK retail market in the past five years; with...
01 February, 2019
1 in 9 UK shoppers to return Christmas gifts, with pyjamas the most unwanted present of them all
While the impact of Boxing Day sales is waning due to the growing emphasis on Black Friday and the heavy discounting that retailers are engaging...
26 December, 2018
M&S will win the grocery premiumisation war this Christmas as 10.9% of shoppers switch supermarket for the festive season
In the UK, 10.9% of shoppers will switch their major grocer for the Christmas period, centrally driven by a desire for premium foods over the...
19 December, 2018
Black Friday did not deliver the November boost that UK retailers desperately needed, says GlobalData
The heavy and prolonged period of discounting around Black Friday failed to boost overall retail spending in the UK in November as GlobalData’s total retail...
17 December, 2018
Value of online returns to rise to £5.6bn by 2023, driven by clothing & footwear
Online returns will increase by 27.3% over the next five years to £5.6bn, but this rapid growth represents a lower return rate as online spending...
14 December, 2018
A hard Brexit would wipe £2.3bn off the non-food retail market in 2019, says GlobalData
Low consumer confidence and inflated food prices would see the UK non-food retail sector £2.3bn worse off in a hard Brexit scenario compared to a...
12 December, 2018
UK online spend on non-food will top £48bn by 2020, accounting for over a quarter of retail spend
With online retail spend set to rise 7.5% this year while offline spend inches up just 1.0%, UK consumers are set to spend more online...
10 December, 2018
Over a quarter of millennials use credit options to buy clothing & footwear online, says GlobalData
An increase in the number of retailers offering ‘try before you buy’ payment methods is driving up the use of credit options amongst young consumers...
04 December, 2018
UK shoppers hold back spending online in October 2018, in anticipation of Black Friday
Instore spending drove a moderate 2.6 point increase in GlobalData’s total retail spend index as many consumers in the UK began their Christmas shopping, persuaded...
22 November, 2018
Halloween proved a treat for retailers as 51.5% of UK consumers spent on the occasion
The US-originated Halloween occasion is becoming more popular in the UK with over half of consumers spending on Halloween in 2018, according to GlobalData, a...
20 November, 2018
Beauty and the booze to drive advent calendar spend, says GlobalData
55.6% of UK consumers surveyed stated that they intend to purchase at least one advent calendar this year, up from 53.4% last year, says GlobalData,...
15 November, 2018
Black Friday set to be worth £10.4bn in the UK in 2018
Black Friday sales are forecast to grow faster than the UK retail market in Q4 2018, as the promotional period draws in spend from before...
14 November, 2018
Amazon HQ split reflects its sheer size and scale and offers a workable solution for future expansion
After over a year of speculation and a contest in which major cities have vied for Amazon's favor, the technology behemoth has finally chosen New...
13 November, 2018
AO makes smart (phone) move, says GlobalData
The announcement this morning on AO World’s acquisition of Mobile Phones Direct highlights the online electricals specialist’s continued expansion plans as it attempts to steal...
09 November, 2018
Modest Christmas cheer for UK retail with £99bn ‘golden quarter’ sales forecast
While it has been a year of retail failures, profit warnings and store closures so far, the ‘golden quarter’ offers retailers the opportunity to gain...
08 November, 2018
Moschino’s flamboyant designs will hold limited appeal among H&M’s customer base
Ahead of tomorrow’s (8 November) launch of H&M’s collaboration with Moschino, Kate Ormrod, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
07 November, 2018
Clothing and footwear spend via online-only retailers is set to soar 67.4% over the next five years reaching £7.5bn in 2023, says GlobalData
Clothing and footwear spend via online-only retailers is set to soar 67.4% over the next five years reaching £7.5bn in 2023, outpacing growth in the...
07 November, 2018
Goldman Sachs dominates GlobalData’s ranking of global M&A financial advisers in Retail for Q3 2018
Goldman Sachs has dominated the latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) league table of the top 10 financial advisers for the Retail industry for Q3 2018,...
05 November, 2018
All treats and no tricks as Halloween retail creeps up to almost half a billion pounds, says GlobalData
This year Halloween will be a treat for retailers, with the event forecast to be worth £491m in 2018 (up 2.1% on last year) as...
30 October, 2018
Business rates relief offers no reprieve for UK’s suffering retail chains
The £900m extension to small business rate relief gives an estimated 500,000 independent shops a boost but does nothing for the long list of struggling...
29 October, 2018
43.3% of consumers spent on summer products this year due to heatwave, says GlobalData
The prolonged heatwave in the UK and major sporting events boosted spending on summer items such as outdoor and gardening products, BBQ food and holiday...
24 October, 2018
Ground-breaking report sheds new light on UK’s best performing shopping centres
GlobalData’s newly released ‘Top 50 UK Shopping Centres Report, 2018’ is the first of its kind to take into account the requirements of both tenants...
18 October, 2018
Claire’s out of touch with today’s young shoppers, says GlobalData
Following today’s news (Monday 15 October) that Claire’s is mulling UK store closures, Kate Ormrod, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
15 October, 2018
Superdry is the next in a long line of brands to be hit by House of Fraser’s woes, says GlobalData
Following today’s news (Monday 15 October) that Superdry has announced a profit warning, Sofie Willmott, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
15 October, 2018
Sears’ demise calls for change in management, says GlobalData
Following the news that US retailer, Sears, files for bankruptcy: Neil Saunders, Managing Director of GlobalData Retail, comments: “Today is a day that will live in retail...
15 October, 2018
Coast yet another victim of struggling department stores
Following yesterday’s news (Thursday 11 October) that Karen Millen bought womenswear retailer Coast out of administration,...
12 October, 2018
Almost 90% of UK consumers would use deposit scheme as grocers rethink war on plastic, says GlobalData
Grocers should consider introducing more widespread deposit and return schemes instead of waiting for government action, since 88.9% of UK consumers stated that they would...
11 October, 2018
£1.5bn spend freed up for retail survivors in 2018
The UK non-food retail sector has become reliant on the demise of weaker operators to maintain growth for the survivors, according to GlobalData a leading...
08 October, 2018
Supermarkets remain the nation’s choice for back to school products
The grocers’ ability to use heavy discounting and promotions has cemented their position as the go-to destination for back to school products, according to GlobalData...
03 October, 2018
CMA identifies 463 overlaps between ASDA and Sainsbury’s, but this itself does not derail merger
Following today’s (Thursday 27 September) publication of the CMA’s phase 1 decision on the merger of ASDA and Sainsbury’s, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director...
27 September, 2018
Tesco back on the front foot with Jack’s in battle with discounters, but a more aggressive store opening schedule expected
On Tesco’s attempt to tackle the rise of the discounters with the opening of discount store Jack’s...
19 September, 2018
JD Sports buoyed by expansion abroad, says GlobalData
Following today’s release of JD Sports H1 figures for 2018/19, Amy Higginbotham, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Although international markets bolstered...
11 September, 2018
Debenhams reaction to press speculation fails to address concerns, says GlobalData
Following today’s (Monday 10 September) release from Debenhams in relation to media speculation over its future, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a leading...
10 September, 2018
JP Morgan tops GlobalData’s global M&A financial adviser league table in the Retail Sector for Q2 2018
JP Morgan has topped the latest M&A league table of the top 10 financial advisers for the retail industry for Q2 2018, compiled by leading...
06 September, 2018
WH Smith’s market share under threat from new entrants
Following this mornings (Thursday 30th August) release of WH Smith’s pre-close statement, Zoe Mills, Retail Analyst for GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her...
30 August, 2018
Wesfarmers’ acquisition of Homebase led to its market share dropping from 7.7% to 4.8% in five years
Wesfarmers’ disastrous acquisition of Homebase and the announced closure of nearly a fifth of its 250 stores have led to Homebase losing 2.9 percentage points...
14 August, 2018
Drastic changes needed at House of Fraser to entice shoppers back
To give House of Fraser the best chance of survival, Sports Direct and its owner Mike Ashley must make drastic changes to both its product...
13 August, 2018
Mike Ashley must transform House of Fraser to make it a success
Following today’s news (Friday 10 August) that Sports Direct has purchased House of Fraser for £90m,...
10 August, 2018
Stagnating Tim Hortons brand remains a challenge for Restaurant Brands International following Q2 results announcement
‘‘While there are positives to take from Restaurant Brands International’s Q2 earning release, they do little to allay the fears of investors who feel the...
07 August, 2018
Interest rate rise is another unwelcome dampener on retail spend
Following today’s (Thursday 2 August) increase in UK interest rates, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
02 August, 2018
Tesco’s new discount chain is a risky response to Aldi and Lidl
Following speculation that Tesco is to launch a new discount fascia in the UK to compete with Aldi and Lidl, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData,...
23 July, 2018
Continued evolution of product portfolio is crucial for Unilever to return to pricing growth
‘‘Unilever’s second quarter results indicating strong volume growth, but weak pricing growth, shows how the company needs to keep evolving its brand portfolio to increase...
19 July, 2018
Humdrum sales increase shows why Sainsbury’s needs ASDA – and the sooner the better
“While Sainsbury’s focuses on getting its pending merger with ASDA past the CMA for the end of 2019, day-to-day retail operations continue – and as...
04 July, 2018
Tesco – Carrefour tie-up to focus on own-brand to fight Aldi and Lidl
Following today’s news (Monday 2nd July) that Tesco has entered into a strategic partnership with Carrefour...
02 July, 2018
Multi-price retailing not enough to save Poundworld
Following today’s news (Monday 11 June) that Poundworld has collapsed into administration,...
11 June, 2018
House of Fraser’s drastic plan to halve its store portfolio is essential, but will not guarantee its success
Following today’s news (Thursday 7 June) that House of Fraser is to dramatically reduce its store numbers,...
07 June, 2018
M&S to lose its decades long status as the number one clothing retailer to Primark
Following today’s announcement ( Tuesday 22nd May ) that M&S are to close over 100 stores by 2022 as their ‘radical transformation plan continues at...
22 May, 2018
Amazon wins ‘Best UK Retailer Award’ for the first time
Amazon has won a hat trick of GlobalData Customer Satisfaction awards, including the most prestigious Best Retailer category, as shoppers vote for its great prices,...
03 May, 2018
Easter sees rise in leisure activities while chocolate egg purchases fall
A recent analysis of Easter UK consumer spending by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, has revealed a number of insights to help retailers...
26 March, 2018
Marginal uplift in the economy won’t save struggling retailers
The data does point to a slightly better near term picture for retailers though, with inflation falling leading to an increase of 1.2% in real...
13 March, 2018
4,000,000 UK consumers stopped buying fashion accessories in 2017
The share of UK clothing shoppers that purchased accessories fell from * 50.6% in 2016 to 40.9% in 2017, equating to four million fewer consumers...
01 March, 2018
Toys R Us collapse due to its failure to compete with Smyths more than Amazon
While the narrative about the sad demise of Toys R Us focusses on how it was killed by the Internet, data shows that the rise...
28 February, 2018
Valentine’s Day 2018: Consumers say Tesco does the best job at promoting Valentine’s day deals
According to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, Tesco remains number one in terms of promoting Valentine’s Day offers in 2017, with its wide...
14 February, 2018
Valentine’s Day 2018: Are we losing that lovin feelin
According to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company almost half of consumers did nothing over Valentine’s Day last year and this increased by 2.5ppt...
14 February, 2018
Valentine’s Day 2018: Cost conscience consumers to cut fine dining on Valentine’s Day
According to GlobalData,a leading data and analytics company, over half of consumers forked out for a Valentine’s Day meal at a fine dining restaurant last...
14 February, 2018
Discounters poised to increase share of £1 billion valentine’s day
Although UK sales on Valentine’s gifts and cards are set to achieve the £1 billion mark this year, growth is expected to slow on 2017...
07 February, 2018
UK click & collect sales set to soar 55.6% to 2022
Click & collect continues to rise rapidly in the UK, outpacing growth in the online retail channel, with click & collect sales forecast to account...
24 January, 2018
UK town centre sales declined to £108.3bn in 2017, but spending will grow 0.2% in 2018
The UK town centre retail market has been in decline since 2015, but it is forecast to rise 0.2% in 2018 and will continue to...
08 January, 2018
The UK food and grocery convenience market will grow by 22.0% by 2022
The UK food and grocery convenience market will grow 4.1% in 2018, outperforming the total UK food and grocery market by 0.9 percentage points (ppt),...
08 January, 2018
Health trend boosts UK cookware sales amid popularity of food delivery apps
More UK shoppers prepared a meal at home during the last 12 months - rising from 78.3% in 2016 to 83.8% in 2017 - as...
08 January, 2018
Toys R Us UK stores rejuvenation is the key to future growth
While Toys R Us hopes that shutting 26 stores as part of a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) can stop it falling into administration, the only...
05 December, 2017
Shoppers set to spend over £10bn in this year’s Black Friday bonanza
Spend during the Black Friday period, defined as Monday 20-Monday 27 November 2017, is forecast to grow 3.8% on 2016 (Monday 21-Monday 28 November 2016)...
13 November, 2017
Consumers shop early this Christmas to save money
Retailers are merchandising their Christmas ranges even earlier this year to meet consumer demand for early Christmas bargains on essentials like Christmas trees, decorations and...
08 November, 2017
High inflation rather than strong volumes will drive Christmas spend this year
Non-food retailers will continue to struggle this Christmas with sales expected to show year-on-year growth of only 1.2% in the fourth quarter. Volumes are forecast...
06 November, 2017
UK health & beauty market set to reach £27bn as it outperforms all other sectors
Despite the prolonged doom and gloom on the UK high street, waning consumer confidence, and restricted budgets, the health & beauty sector has far from...
02 November, 2017
46.2% of toys & games will be sold online by 2022
The UK toys & games market will grow 16.2% over the next five years, reaching a total value of £4.9bn, according to research and consulting...
30 October, 2017
Fashion boosting the £481m UK consumers will spend on Halloween this year
Challenging retail market spooks fashion retailers into participating in Halloween...
27 October, 2017
Supermalls set to outperform physical retail growth, as focus on leisure and food service attracts millennials
The UK Supermalls market is forecast to rise 7.2% over the next five years, outpacing growth in physical locations, forecast to be 5.0% (across non-food...
26 October, 2017
Department stores and fashion retailers must consider delivery subscriptions to counter threat of Amazon Prime
Department stores and traditional clothing & footwear retailers are losing market share to online pureplay retailers, and must look to follow their lead into delivery...
26 October, 2017
AI set to revolutionize retail banking, says GlobalData
For retail banks looking to differentiate themselves in an increasingly crowded marketplace, providing an enhanced digital customer experience is now an essential component of winning...
04 October, 2017
Discount retailers to grab a further £9bn of consumer spend by 2022
The UK Discount Retail market is set to grow by 36.1% reaching a total value of £32.5bn by 2022 according to GlobalData, a recognized leader...
31 August, 2017
Athleisure is here to stay as ASOS targets lucrative £2.5bn UK sports clothing market
The athleisure trend will reach new heights this year, pushing the UK sports clothing market to £2.5 billion in 2017, up 8% on 2016, according...
15 August, 2017
Airports offer a $38 billion bright spot for retailers facing an otherwise harsh market environment
Travel retail, particularly in airports, is currently a bright spot in the retail world. GlobalData’s latest report reveals that spending in airports hit $38 billion...
26 June, 2017
Amazon’s $13.7 billion acquisition of Whole Foods shakes up grocery industry
Amazon's $13.7 billion acquisition of Whole Foods gives Amazon a serious presence in the grocery market and a platform for future growth and expansion. For...
19 June, 2017
UK shoppers spend half as much on Father’s Day as on Mother’s Day
Although UK consumers spend £700 million celebrating their fathers, this is half as much as their spend on Mother’s Day, as they think fathers are...
16 June, 2017
What does the UK election result mean for retail?
The party manifestos offered little other than more pain for retailers, but the uncertainty arising from the election result threatens to damage the industry more...
09 June, 2017
UK election poll: Aldi and Lidl shoppers want Conservative victory
As part of GlobalData’s regular Consumer Sentiment Tracker, we conducted a survey in the run-up to the election to discover the voting intentions of supermarket...
07 June, 2017
Rising obesity in young people boosting £5 billion UK plus size womenswear market
One in every £5 spent on womenswear in 2017 will be spent on plus size garments, according to GlobalData, a recognized leader in providing business...
30 May, 2017
UK retail parks will grow faster than high streets to 2022
The UK retail parks market is expected to grow by 13.8% between 2017 and 2022, with the sector set to outperform the high street, according...
15 May, 2017
Electricals retailer AO.com named Best UK Retailer at GlobalData’s Awards
Electricals retailer AO.com named Best UK Retailer by the public at GlobalData’s 2017 Customer Satisfaction Awards....
04 May, 2017
Scandinavian lifestyle trends will help drive UK bedroom textiles market growth to 2022
The UK bedroom textiles market is set to grow by 12.5% between 2017 and 2022, with just over 80% of purchases made to replace existing...
20 April, 2017
UK tablets and e-readers market will decline by 7.7% to 2022
Although the computers and tablets market in the UK is expected to experience substantial growth over the next few years, the tablets and e-readers market...
04 April, 2017