Eyeing for omnichannel expansion, Indian fashion and beauty retailer Nykaa plans to strengthen its offline presence and open 300 physical stores in 2022. The company’s...
With the COVID-19 pandemic still creating mayhem, majority (88%*) of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) consumers were going through a phase of financial insecurities during Q4 2021...
Asia-Pacific (APAC) remains the fastest growing and the largest market for duty-free retail products accounting for 60% of the global duty-free sales in 2020. It...
Reliance Retail witnessed a 10.5% hike in revenues during the second quarter of 2021-22 with the sales valued at INR45.4bn (USD0.6bn) compared to INR41.1bn (USD0.5bn)...
India has recently announced an increase in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on apparel and footwear products from 5% to 12%, effective from 1 January...
Due to COVID-19 induced economic uncertainty, the spending behavior of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) customers has transformed. While the retail sales in the region are anticipated...
Growing smartphone and Internet penetration as well as massive increase in e-commerce are driving the Asia-Pacific (APAC) online retail payments market. As a result, the...
Also known as ‘ambient commerce’, checkout-free shopping allows customers to walk straight out with the items they want, as a range of technology tracks their...
Following the outbreak of COVID-19 in early 2020, 90%* of the consumers in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are spending more time 'online', thus leading to...
The general impact of COVID-19 pandemic in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is still of great concern for most of the consumers with 66%* of the...
With the festive excitement boosting the online sales, and tier 2/3 cities contributing more than before, the online retail sales in India are expected to...
Following the trading update from Card Factory this morning: Zoe Mills, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “With the...
Following today’s news (4 November) that the CMA has blocked JD Sports’ acquisition of Footasylum; Darcey Jupp, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
Even though the number of UK shoppers that participated in Black Friday last year fell 6%, compared to 2019, leading data and analytics company GlobalData...
US households are cluttered with 23.6 billion unused items, showcasing an abundance of supply for the circular economy. Mercari and GlobalData’s inaugural Reuse Report reveals that the secondhand market...
Ashurst and Latham & Watkins were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal advisers in the retail sector for Q1-Q3 2021 by value and volume,...
Jefferies and Rothschild & Co were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial advisers in the retail sector for Q1-Q3 2021 by value and volume,...
Following the news that Tesco’s app and website were compromised over the weekend after a hacking attempt; Jemima Walker, Analyst on the Thematic Research team at...
India’s retail industry is set to witness a massive shift with its e-commerce sales expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of...
Even after the mass rollout of vaccinations and diminishing COVID-19 cases compared to Q2 2021, 83%* of consumers in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are extremely/quite...
The COVID-19 pandemic has given a big boost to the online food and grocery delivery services in India. Companies like Dunzo, Swiggy and Grofers are...
Following the announcement of Primark’s sustainability strategy this morning; Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “It...
The global chip shortage will have a deep-rooted impact in the consumer electronics segment like that of the automotive industry. The crisis was intensified by...
The resale and the rental models are two different ways to achieve a circular economy. However, resale has gained more traction than the rental model...
Despite the Chinese government’s scrutiny over privacy and data security concerns, domestic e-commerce giant Alibaba Group reported a 34% growth in revenues to RMB205.74bn (US$30.4bn)...
In an ever-pressing need for the fashion industry to become more sustainable, getting rid of the seasonal wardrobe is a likely next step, says GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that a seasonal fashion calendar is outdated and shifting to a seasonless calendar can...
With the COVID-19 pandemic still looming large, the ‘online mode’ has emerged as a default channel for browsing and purchasing products. Consequently, the online retail...
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) sportswear market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4% from US$189.8bn in 2020 to US$297.8bn in...
Of the top 10 ecommerce companies by revenue, 90% reported double-digit growth in revenue The pandemic-defying performance was mainly due to an increase in...
With the COVID-19 pandemic denting the consumer sentiment due to the imposed travel restrictions and lockdowns in India, the retail industry has been at the...
Japan has banned overseas spectators from attending this summer's Tokyo Olympics, which are scheduled to commence on 23 July 2021, as part of efforts to...
The COVID-19 pandemic has created synergistic opportunities for media and retail companies, as consumers find themselves spending more time online. Large online media and entertainment...
As the UK begins to return to normality, Father’s Day shoppers are keen to return to physical locations with *70.4% intending to shop instore for...
Several countries in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region like India and Malaysia are dealing with the second spurt of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as much as...
Consumers have shown a keen interest in brands adopting more sustainable actions in their value chains post-COVID-19 and one emerging trend in the apparel industry...
India is focussing on strengthening its economic ties with the European Union and the US among others to boost bilateral trade. India’s commitment to enhance...
The Indian online food & grocery market has seen multiple developments since the breakout of the COVID-19 pandemic. In India, the online penetration of food...
Following the news of Tempur Sealy’s acquisition of the beds retailer Dreams, Matt Walton, Senior Data Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled more conservative or technology-averse consumers to experiment with online shopping to avoid crowded stores and the risk of virus transmission,...
India recorded a 11-year high wholesale price index (WPI) in April 2021 due to the rise in prices of oil, manufactured goods, minerals, and food...
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the global footwear market. However, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region accounted for 32.9% of the global footwear market in 2019 and...
The efforts to tackle the fashion industry’s problem of textile waste are continuing to gather pace, with players spanning the entire supply chain taking action,...
Furniture retailer IKEA India reported a net loss of INR7,201m (US$97.2m) in FY2019-20 compared to INR6,854m (US$92.5m) in FY2018-19. Despite incurring net loss, IKEA India...
The COVID-19 pandemic has made online shopping appealing and safe, as wary consumers in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) prefer to stay at home to avoid social...
The eighth anniversary of the Rana Plaza building collapse in Bangladesh, which killed more than 1,130 garment workers in 2013, is a time to reflect...
In a bid to revive the Asia-Pacific (APAC) duty-free market from the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asian countries are exploring several revenue...
Retail industry in India witnessed just 4.4% growth rate in 2020 compared to the 12.5% reported during 2018-19. Although recovery is expected in 2021, the...
Retailers in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are investing in enhancing their digital presence with as much as 72%* of consumers revealing that ‘digital smartness’ influences...
The dream run of major online retailers including Amazon, Alibaba, Pinduoduo and JD.com came to a halt with a 6% decline in their cumulative valuation...
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison and Willkie Farr & Gallagher were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal advisers in the retail sector for...
UBS and PwC were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial advisers in the retail sector for Q1 2021 by value and volume, respectively. UBS...
As governments around the world crack down on companies whose supply chains are linked to forced labour and other unethical and unsustainable practices, clothing retailers...
Fashion firms are beginning to wise up to the advantages of joining forces with their contemporaries and working together for the greater good of the...
The benefits offered by the direct-to-consumer (DTC) model make it very attractive and lucrative for both ‘well-established’ as well as upcoming retailers operating in the...
High population density, increasing Internet penetration, economic growth and the increased spending ability of the consumers offer huge growth potential for menswear and womenswear sales...
With work-from-home continuing to be a precautionary measure in 2021 to safeguard employees from the COVID-19 pandemic, formalwear retail brands in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region...
The emerging markets across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are set to play a crucial role in the revival of the global jeans market to its...
Although physical shopping was disrupted – in large due to lockdowns in some countries – multichannel, where stores are used to support online sales,...
52.2% of UK consumers have done home workouts since March 2020 53.3% of UK consumers have bought workout products since March 2020 The average...
eBay’s recent hiring trend reveals that job postings in the US and Germany contributed to 50% and 20% of its total job postings, respectively, since...
COVID-19 may have a lasting impact on Easter as a retail occasion, as the number of people intending to buy Easter gifts and meals is...
85 airlines are currently engaging in sport sponsorship arrangements with 273 deals estimated to be active in 2021 UAE carrier Fly Emirates stands as...
Customers are mindful of the adverse environmental impact of fast fashion. Sustainability and ethical awareness are influencing the industry to make dynamic changes such as...
China continues to report year-on-year surge in retail sales as the country’s economy rebounds due to rising domestic demand, according to GlobalData, a leading data...
The UK fashion sector must join forces across the value chain to tackle the shortage of manufacturing skills and help secure the future of domestic apparel production, writes GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Beth Wright, Apparel Correspondent for GlobalData,...
Rising unemployment and economic uncertainty due to COVID-19 have had a detrimental impact on the way consumers shop for apparel. Impulsive spending on apparel products...
Following the news that the boohoo group has bought Dorothy Perkins, Wallis and Burton out of administration; Emily Salter, Apparel Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
Garment supplier factories must invest in reskilling workers in the digital space if they hope to retain business in a world becoming increasingly concerned with sustainability and social welfare, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Hannah Abdulla, Apparel Correspondent at GlobalData, comments: “The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically sped up the garment industry's tech-shift and...
Following reports that ASOS has bought Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT out of administration for £265m: Chloe Collins, Senior Apparel Analyst at GlobalData, a leading...
Following reports that boohoo is in talks to buy Dorothy Perkins, Wallis and Burton out of administration: Chloe Collins, Senior Apparel Analyst at GlobalData, a leading...
Following the news that the boohoo group has bought Debenhams out of administration, Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Following reports that ASOS is in talks to buy Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge out of administration, Chloe Collins, Senior Apparel Analyst at GlobalData, a...
Following today’s release of Burberry figures for Q3 FY2020/21; Gemma Boothroyd, Associate Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Burberry’s increased digital sales...
The clothing industry and its supply chains were riddled with problems long before COVID-19 – but it took a global pandemic to push them to the...
Following today’s release of WH Smith figures for the 20 weeks ending 16 January 2021; Mahya Agorlou, Associate Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
Kirkland & Ellis emerged as the top legal adviser for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the global retail sector for 2020, having advised on 24...
Following today’s release of Dixons Carphone figures for the 10 weeks ending 9 January 2021; Zoe Mills, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
Bank of America emerged as the top financial adviser for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the global retail sector for 2020, having advised on 17...
Department store and mall owners have been positive towards ‘digitization’, ‘contactless payments’ and ‘sustainability’ in company filings, with discussions around mobile payments and digital growth having grown in 2020 earnings transcripts compared to 2019, reveals GlobalData, a...
Following today’s release of Matalan figures for Q3 FY2020/21 and Christmas; Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Despite significant growth...
Amazon and Alibaba surged ahead of the competition in the third quarter (Q3) of 2020 as the two companies collectively accounted for approximately half of...
Following today’s release of Primark figures for the 16 weeks ending 2 January 2021; Gemma Boothroyd, Associate Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
Following today’s release of Card Factory figures for YTD FY2020/21; Zoe Mills, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Despite the festive...
Following today’s release of Tesco figures for Q3 and Christmas FY2020/21; Thomas Brereton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Much as...
Following today’s release of Halfords figures for Q3 FY2020/21; Jonathan Rock, Associate Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Halfords continued its strong...
Following today’s release of Fast Retailing figures for Q1 FY2020/21; Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Fast Retailing’s strong reliance...
Following today’s release of Dunelm figures for Q2 FY2020/21; Amy Higginbotham, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Dunelm has reported a resilient...
Following today’s release of the boohoo group figures for the four months ending 31 December 2020; Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
Following the news that The Hut Group (THG) has lifted its full-year sales guidance for the third time since its September IPO; Mahya Agorlou, Retail Analyst...
Following today’s release of Card Factory figures for YTD FY2020/21; Zoe Mills, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Despite the festive period offering a glimmer...
Following reports that JD Sports is in talks with Authentic Brands Group to buy Topshop out of administration, Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a...
Following today’s release of ASOS figures for the four months ending 31 December 2020, Chloe Collins, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
Following today’s release of Kingfisher figures for Q4 (pre-close) FY2020/21; Amy Higginbotham, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Kingfisher continues to benefit...
Following today’s release of Games Workshop figures for H1 FY2020/21, Zoe Mills, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “While Games Workshop’s H1 retail sales have been severely impacted by the...
Following the news that Marks & Spencer has bought Jaeger out of administration: Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
Following today’s release of Booths figures for Christmas Trading FY2020/21, Thomas Brereton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Family-owned Northern...
Following today’s release of The Very Group figures for the seven weeks ending 25 December 2020, Alex Hardy, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
Following today’s release of JD Sports figures for the 22 weeks ending 2 January 2021; Alex Hardy, Associate Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Continued demand...
Following today’s release of Pets at Home’s trading update for the 11 weeks to 31 December (Q3 of the retailer’s financial year): Jonathan Rock, Associate Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Following today’s release of Marks & Spencer figures for Q3 FY2020/21; Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “M&S has reported a tale of two halves,...
Following today’s release of Sainsbury’s figures for Q3 FY2020/21; Thomas Brereton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Sainsbury’s results are undoubtedly...
Following today’s release of B&M figures for Q3 FY2020/21; Amy Higginbotham, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “B&M has cemented its position...
Following today’s release of Topps Tiles figures for Q1 FY2020/21; Georgina Sreeves, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “The start of Q1...
Following today’s release of Aldi figures for Christmas Trading FY2020; Thomas Brereton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “The first major grocer to release results, Aldi has set...
Following today’s release of Morrisons figures for Q3 and Christmas Trading FY2020/21; Thomas Brereton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Morrisons has announced strong – albeit expected...
Following today’s release of Next figures for the nine weeks to 26 December 2020; Amy Higginbotham, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Next performed better...
Mentions of Reebok in Adidas’ 2020* filings have substantially reduced compared to previous years, with GlobalData’s Filing Analytics platform identifying steep declines in discussions around the Reebok brand, which could indicate that the company is likely...
Following today’s release of DFS figures for the 24 weeks ending 13 December; Amy Higginbotham, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “DFS...
Following the news that Arcadia brand Evans has been bought out of administration by Australian retail group City Chic Collective, Chloe Collins, Senior Retail Analyst...
As the UK tries to hash out the final terms of its departure from the EU, the thought of Prime Minister Boris Johnson walking away without a deal is...
Following today’s release of Travis Perkins figures for October and November 2020, Georgina Sreeves, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Wickes and Toolstation remain Travis Perkins’ saving grace amid...
Following today’s release of Dixons Carphone figures for H1 FY2020/21, Zoe Mills, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Dixons Carphone has prospered despite the...
Following today’s release of Inditex figures for Q3 YTD FY2020/21, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Inditex’s clothing specialism continues...
Following today’s release of H&M figures for Q4 and FY2019/20, Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “The improvement in H&M’s global...
Fashion firms must turn the spotlight on biodiversity conservation as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies and work to improve the impacts their raw material choices have...
Following today’s release of Frasers Group H1 figures for 2020/21, Alex Hardy, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Significant investment in its digital business has helped to mitigate...
Following today’s release of Ocado figures for Q4 FY2019/20; Thomas Brereton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Ocado’s Q4 results, covering September to November (which includes the UK’s second official lockdown period),...
Following today’s release of Studio Retail H1 figures for 2020/21, Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Studio Retail has been one of the beneficiaries of the COVID-19...
Following today’s release of Ted Baker H1 figures for 2020/21, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Ted Baker’s troublesome performance comes as no surprise, since its...
As e-commerce and delivery ramp up - due to Christmas, COVID-19 and lockdowns - German discounter, Aldi, has expanded its tie-up with Deliveroo to almost 130 of its 900 stores in...
Following today’s release of PVH figures for Q3 FY2020; Gemma Boothroyd, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “PVH Corp. saw performance improve...
Garment factories close to the US looking to steal share from China makers must address fabric production infrastructure and expand into more categories if they hope to convince brands to relocate, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The...
Following the news that Arcadia has fallen into administration, and that Debenhams it set to close all its stores; Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a...
Following today’s release of Topps Tiles FY figures for FY2019/20; Georgina Sreeves, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Topps Tiles is a beneficiary of consumers decorating their...
Following the news that the Arcadia Group is on the brink of administration; Chloe Collins, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
The Arcadia group is reportedly on the brink of administration. Sofie Willmott, Content Head of Apparel at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her...
The COVID-19 pandemic has acted to further galvanise consumers in demanding more responsible products and fashion firms already have the necessary tools at hand, writes GlobalData, a...
Following today’s release of Pets at Home H1 figures for 2020/21, Jonathan Rock, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘A remarkable second-quarter performance from...
Nearly two fifths of UK shoppers plan to participate in the Black Friday promotional period this year, with it being an important occasion to purchase...
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a surge in demand for e-commerce, driving the performance of several package delivery services providers such as FedEx Corp,...
Following today’s release of Kingfisher Q3 figures for FY2020/21; Matthew Walton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Kingfisher has continued to ride the momentum in the DIY & gardening market as its...
Following today’s release of Halfords H1 figures for FY2020/21; Jonathan Rock, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Halfords has emerged as a clear beneficiary of the pandemic so far, supported by trends such as a long-lasting cycling boom and the staycation fashion....
Following today’s release of ASDA Q3 figures for 2020, Thomas Brereton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘ASDA’s monotonous Q3 results expose why the supermarket needs...
With female garment factory workers among those hardest hit by the global COVID-19 pandemic, new initiatives to close the gender gap are a step in the right direction, writes GlobalData, a...
COVID-19 has slowed down the majority of fashion retailers, but, as lockdown continues, fashion firms are begining to regain their positions in the market through re-evaluation of their current business models. Fashion retailers must strip back the...
Following today’s release of Skechers Q3 figures for 2020, Gemma Boothroyd, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Skechers got back up on...
Following today’s release of Under Armour Q3 figures for 2020, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Despite COVID-19 continuing to have a devastating impact...
Following today’s release of PUMA Q3 figures for FY2019/20, Gemma Boothroyd, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘As sporting events resumed, retail stores...
Following today’s release of Shoe Zone FY figures for 2019/20, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Shoe Zone’s footwear specialism has significantly hindered its performance during the pandemic,...
Following today’s release of Next Q3 figures for FY2020/21, Emily Stella, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Consumer demand is currently anything but constant, and Next’s...
Following today’s release of The Entertainer FY figures for 2019/20, Jonathan Rock, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “A lack of...
Following today’s release of Kering Q3 figures for 2019/20, Chloe Collins, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Despite the COVID-19...
Following the news that Gap is reportedly considering closing all company-owned stores in Europe; Gemma Boothroyd, Apparel Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Following today’s release of Travis Perkins Q3 figures for 2020, Georgina Sreeves, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Following a catastrophic H1, Travis Perkins is on the mend thanks to demand within the Repair, Maintenance and...
Following today’s release of Fast Retailing FY figures for 2019/20, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Though Fast Retailing has experienced a significant sales decline globally as a...
Following today’s release of AO World H1 figures for 2020/21, Zoe Mills, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘AO World has produced a strong set of H1...
Following today’s release of Dunelm Q1 figures for 2020/21, Georgina Sreeves, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Dunelm has made a...
Following today’s release of ASOS FY figures for 2019/20, Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “ASOS has reaped the...
Athletic apparel designer Lululemon witnessed Q2 2020* sentiments grow by around 19% compared to Q1 2020 on the back of sales growth driven by its e-commerce boom, says GlobalData,...
Following the news that the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group has filed a notice to appoint administrators, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
Following today’s release of Tesco H1 figures for 2020/21, Thomas Brereton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Tesco’s eagerly anticipated H1 results reveal an impressive performance...
Following the news that Clarks is reportedly preparing to launch a CVA: Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on...
COVID-19 had a weaning effect on the sports sponsorship market due to a temporary halt on all sports competitions. A drop of 35% in apparel...
Clothing labels need to be clearer when it comes to showing how a product is sustainable, as transparency continues to be a key driver of purchasing decisions, says GlobalData,...
Following the news that Halfords has increased its profit before tax guidance for H1 FY2020/21 to £55m, up from £35-40m: Jonathan Rock, Associate Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a fundamental shift in the way customers make their retail payments, particularly in the emerging economies like India. Though customers...
Following today’s release of H&M Q3 figures for 2019/20, Sofie Willmott, Content Head of Apparel at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Despite an...
Despite the exponential growth of e-commerce and digital retail stores, India’s retail sector is still mostly unorganized, particularly in non-metropolitan areas. During the government-imposed lockdown...
Following today’s release of Topps Tiles FY figures for 2019/20, Georgina Sreeves, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Topps Tiles has...
Following today’s release of N Brown H1 figures for 2020/21, Alex Hardy, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “A dependence on...
Following today’s release of boohoo group H1 figures for FY2020/21, Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “The boohoo group...
Following recent news that Tesco intends to set a plant-based sales target of 300% growth in the next five years; Frederick Diamond, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, a leading market research company, offers his view on what Tesco’s...
The United States is moving forward with legislation that would effectively ban cotton imports from China’s Xinjiang province over potential links to forced labour – but such a step...
Following today’s release of B&M H1 figures for 2020/21, Amy Higginbotham, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Lockdown in the UK...
Following today’s release of ScS FY figures for 2019/20, Matt Walton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “The shape of...
Following today’s release of Card Factory H1 figures for 2020/21, Zoe Mills, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Card Factory...
Following today’s release of Hotel Chocolat FY figures for 2019/20, Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Premium British chocolatier...
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...
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...
European clothing brands are currently looking to nearshore more of their products, and Turkey is proving to be a solid contender for these manufacturers, as they strategically plan to implement sustainability efforts, says GlobalData, a leading data...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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%,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
- 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Following the series of measures announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to aid economic recovery, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
As the boohoo group faces allegations of modern slavery in a supplier’s factory in Leicester, ASOS, Zalando and Next have removed products from its brands. Emily...
Prepacked food boxes are proving a popular option for the growing number of shoppers prioritising speed of delivery over flexibility of product choice, says GlobalData,...
Following today’s release of 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...
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...
Following today’s release of Primark Q3 YTD figures for 2019/20, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Though Primark has severely suffered...
Following today’s release of Topps Tiles Q3 figures for 2019/20, Matt Walton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘While Topps’ average weekly...
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...
Following today’s release of Sainsbury's Q1 figures for FY2020/21, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Sainsbury’s Q1 results are a pleasing...
The 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...
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...
Following today’s release of H&M H1 figures for FY2019/20, Kate Ormrod, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘H&M’s H1 performance highlights the...
Following today’s release of Tesco Q1 figures for 2020/21, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘With non-retail food options cut off, consumers...
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...
Following the news that Australian grocer Woolworths is reintroducing product limits on select categories in Victoria following a localised outbreak; Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData,...
Following today’s release of Matalan FY figures for 2019/20, Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Despite an impressive first...
Following today’s release of N Brown FY figures for 2019/20, and Q1 figures for FY2020/21; Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
Following today’s release of Shoe Zone H1 figures for 2019/20, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “While Shoe Zone made...
Following today’s release of Gear4music FY figures for 2019/20, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “It would be difficult...
Following today’s release of Poundland H1 figures for 2019/20, Hannah Richards, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “The COVID-19 outbreak has severely impacted...
The number of deals announced in the global retail sector declined by 11.8% during the week ended June 14, 2020, compared to the previous week,...
Almost 5% of UK consumers have bought a bike since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, encouraged by good weather, a desire to get outdoors...
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...
COVID-19 will cause 2020 global duty free spend to plummet 68.4% (equivalent to US$50bn) versus GlobalData’s pre-crisis market size, declining 65.4% on 2019. While lockdown...
While clothing has been the retail sector worst hit by the COVID-19 crisis, as consumers deprioritise non-essential items due to economic uncertainty and a lack...
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...
Stores may be reopening today but this be a short-lived boost and retailers will still lose £37bn this year, says GlobalData, a leading data and...
The number of deals announced in the global retail sector grew by 13.3% during the week ended June 7, 2020, compared to the previous week,...
Following today’s release of B&M FY figures for 2019/20, Hannah Richards, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: "Despite the global disruption of...
Monsoon Accessorize has been bought out of administration by its founder Peter Simon. Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Following the news that QUIZ’s store subsidiary has fallen into administration; Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view...
Following the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, the 2020 global food & grocery market is now forecast to reach over $9.4 trillion, with an additional $203bn...
Just over half of UK consumers are willing to visit non-essential stores once lockdown restrictions are lifted, with 16-24 year olds the most enthusiastic with...
While the majority of UK consumers plan to prioritise spending time with friends and family when lockdown restrictions are lifted, 16.0% aim to spend time...
Now that DIY specialists have reopened their doors, they must focus on building consumer trust as 31.6% of UK shoppers say they would not consider...
43.7% of consumers globally* stated that they are spending more time on social media due to the coronavirus outbreak. Brands need to capitalise on this...
Following today’s release of Sosandar figures for the two months ending 31 May 2020, Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
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...
"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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Monsoon Accessorize is reportedly on the brink of administration. Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on...
John Lewis & Partners has announced it will phase the reopening of its department stores, only opening two stores on 15 June. Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail...
Gucci is stepping away from the traditional luxury fashion catwalk calendar and cutting its shows from five to two per year. Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst...
The government has set out plans for non-essential retailers to open stores from 15 June. Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her...
Following the news that Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries is launching a grocery delivery app under the banner Jiomart in 200 towns and cities across India; Thomas...
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...
Local retailers are set for a much needed post-lockdown boost as almost one in three British consumers say they will visit local shops more frequently...
Following the news that Clarks is cutting almost 1,000 head office roles: Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Most of the top 25 publicly traded global retailers by market capitalization (MCap) reported quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) declines for the first quarter (Q1) ending 31 March...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Following today’s release of Topps Tiles H1 figures for 2019/20, Matthew Walton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Rob Parker’s baptism of fire...
Following today’s release of ASDA Q1 figures for FY2020/21, Patrick O'Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Like-for-like grocery growth of 3.5% would normally...
French Connection will run out of cash in coming months if current trading levels continue and it cannot secure additional funding. Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData,...
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...
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,...
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...
As retailers begin to open UK stores from the beginning of June (at the earliest), they can expect to see a shift in footfall with...
As non-essential stores re-open they will face numerous challenges including the high costs of implementing safety measures, the need to gain shoppers’ trust, and increased...
Following 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...
Following today’s release of WH Smith H1 figures for 2019/20, Zoe Mills, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘WH Smith has posted a decent...
Garden centres in the UK that have been allowed to re-open today as lockdown restrictions are eased, can expect to see high footfall as the British public use additional time at home to spruce up their gardens, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Sofie...
Apparel is set to be the hardest hit retail sector by the COVID-19 pandemic with the global apparel market forecast to decline 15.2% this year (equivalent to $297bn), says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Honor Strachan, Principal Analyst...
The UK population is feeling more optimistic about the outlook with 34.9% of consumers expecting the coronavirus situation to improve over the next month*, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Sofie Willmott, Lead...
The 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...
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...
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...
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...
Following the news that Target is in the process of acquiring same-day delivery technology from Deliv; Luke Gowland, Thematic Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
With over a quarter of shoppers now planning to spend more online after the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, retailers with a limited (or no) online...
Following today’s release of Morrisons Q1 figures for 2020/21, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Morrisons’ results tell a mostly familiar story...
The United Arab Emirates is forecast to be the sixth best performing market in 2020 (of the 49 countries covered by GlobalData) with spend growth...
The number of deals announced in the global retail sector grew by 36.1% during the week ended May 3, 2020, compared to the previous week,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The coronavirus outbreak could prove a powerful catalyst for change in the clothing industry if brands and retailers can think creatively about repurposing their unsold...
Following Halfords’ update on trading: Amy Higginbotham, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on the situation: “Halfords has proved resilient...
Following the news that Ocado Retail revenue rose 40.4% in its Q2 to date (beginning of March to today), Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData,...
Following the news that the CMA has blocked JD Sports’ proposed purchase of Footasylum: Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Card Factory has announced significant online growth and actions to ensure it has sufficient liquidity. Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
Following the news that Morrisons is launching a £35 BBQ Food Box of pre-selected products for the VE Day bank holiday: Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at...
As the second largest retail market in 2019 (behind China), the US is set to experience the steepest slump of all other countries this year...
The UK online food & grocery retail market is now forecast to grow 25.5% in 2020, as major supermarkets such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose...
The Love Island 2020 summer series has been postponed to 2021. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view...
Sweden’s retail market is set to be one of the better performing in Europe in 2020, only marginally declining 0.4%, as it is yet to...
Younger consumers in the UK feel more optimistic than those over 35 and are likely to be more willing to embrace the lockdown loosening when...
Following today’s release of Wilko FY figures for 2019/20, Matt Walton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘New chief executive Jerome Saint-Marc...
Following today’s release of Sainsbury's FY figures for 2019/20, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘After a fairly successful Q3 (Christmas)...
Clothing brands Oasis and Warehouse have been bought by Hilco but the deal excludes their stores. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
Following the news that Adidas reported a 19% decline in net sales in the first quarter of 2020; Luke Gowland, Thematic Analyst at GlobalData, a leading...
Following today’s release of Dixons Carphone's figures for the five weeks ending 25 April 2020. Zoe Mills, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Following today’s release of Next Q1 figures for 2020/21, Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Since it initially updated on its...
Following today’s release of Travis Perkins Q1 figures for 2020, Georgina Sreeves, Associate Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: "Store closures as part...
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...
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...
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...
43.1% of consumers globally say they are spending more time cooking at home during the COVID crisis, which is hindering demand for takeaway services, says...
The number of deals announced in the global retail sector increased by 31.8% during the week ended April 19, 2020 compared to the previous week,...
Investment firm Gordon Brothers has acquired the rights to the Laura Ashley brands but its 147 stores are not included in the deal. Sofie Willmott, Lead...
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...
The UK future sentiment index plummeted in April to the lowest level seen since tracking began in April 2012, pulled down by pessimistic feeling around...
Following today’s release of boohoo group FY figures for 2019/20, Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Well positioned to deal...
ASDA is reducing payments to suppliers on a quarter of its clothing orders. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view...
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...
Following today’s release of Primark H1 figures for 2019/20, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Though Primark’s performance for H1 FY2019/20...
Following today’s release of Waitrose Q1 figures for 2020/21, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Newly appointed John Lewis Partnership Chair...
Following today’s release of John Lewis 5 and 12 week figures for weeks ending 18 April 2020, Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
Following the news that IKEA has acquired augmented reality (AR) start-up Geomagical Labs; Wafaa Hassan, analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her...
Set to be the worst hit sector by the COVID-19 pandemic, UK clothing & footwear spend is anticipated to plummet in 2020, falling 26.1% versus...
The closure of non-essential retail in the UK, now extended for another three weeks, equates to 382 million square feet of physical space out of action. This space would have generated £14.5bn of sales over that period based on 2019 sales, says GlobalData, a leading data...
The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically impacted UK retail spend in March with 32.5% of consumers stating that they spent more on food & grocery than in February, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The main driver of higher spend on food in March was...
Following the news that Amazon has shut its French warehouses after a virus safety dispute; Luke Gowland, Thematic Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
The number of deals announced in the global retail sector declined by 43.6% during the week ended April 12, 2020 compared to the previous week,...
The clothing brand Harpenne, owned by River Island, has permanently closed less than a year after launching. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
Sales opportunities for non-food retailers are scarce amid the COVID-19 pandemic as lockdowns are enforced and non-essential stores remain temporarily closed. However, with 59.8% of...
Global fashion players operating stores in Europe’s shopping centres and high streets will be demanding, even enforcing in some countries such as Spain, rent holidays over the next few months as COVID-19 continues to take a greater...
Retailers across the world have adapted their delivery and returns propositions to ensure customer and staff safety during the COVID-19 crisis, and these changes will...
Footwear retailer Office has reportedly been put up for sale by its owner Truworths International. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her...
Transitions in South America coupled with store closures in China drove a decline in Nike’s margins and sentiments, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Company Filing Analytics platform found that Nike’s overall sentiment score declined...
Following the news that French supermarkets Carrefour and Auchan are working together to create standardized practices: Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
After closing its online operations on 26 March, Next yesterday reopened its ecommerce site selling childrenswear and small homewares only and restricting the numbers of...
Clothing brands, Oasis and Warehouse are reportedly on the brink of falling into administration. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Following the news that Morrisons is partnering with Deliveroo to launch a new rapid delivery scheme from 130 of its stores: Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his...
H&M’s weekly sales figures show that is slowly starting to recover from the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in China but there has clearly not been an immediate bounceback. Retailers must therefore...
An Easter weekend with warm weather forecast would normally be a retailer’s dream but this year the COVID-19 lockdown measures in the UK will severely hinder Easter trading, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Over three...
Following today’s release of ASOS H1 figures for FY2019/20, Sofie Willmott, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘ASOS’ carefully planned strategy for the...
ASOS has announced it is close to finalising a potential equity issuance and extension to its debt facilities. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading...
McColl’s COVID-driven partnership with Deliveroo is an expedition of necessary collaboration, says GlobalData Following the news that McColl’s is partnering with Deliveroo to launch a new...
Following the news that Clarks is seeking to close some stores permanently: Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
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...
Sustainability was the buzz word of 2019 and would have continued to increase in prominence in 2020. However, the global outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) will...
It has been reported that Debenhams is on the brink of administration for the second time. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
Following the news that Sainsbury’s is launching cycle home delivery service Chop Chop from its first convenience dark store: Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a...
Following today’s release of H&M's Q1 FY figures for 2019/20, Kate Ormrod, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Present in 74 markets,...
Following the news that the UK is raising the cash limit available via contactless payment from £30 to £45: Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a...
Arcadia has announced today that it plans to furlough all store employees and the majority of its head office staff. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData,...
Following today’s release of Boots UK Q2 figures for 2019/20, Kate Ormrod, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘While Walgreens Boots Alliance’s Q2...
Following the news this morning that both Pets at Home and Gear4Music have announced that full year profits will beat expectations: Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData,...
Since the UK Government enforced stores to close for the foreseeable future, many non-food retailers hoped that customers would divert spend onto their online channels....
Following the decision by UK clothing retailer Next to shut its online operations down last night, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a...
In the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, retailers that have made bold commitments to their staff, customers and the wider community will be remembered...
The UK clothing & footwear sector will bear the brunt of the coronavirus’ (COVID-19) impact on retail, with 2020 sales down £11.1bn on 2019, according...
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...
The impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) will wipe £12.6bn from retail sales this year, according to preliminary forecasts by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company....
Mother’s Day spend in the UK in 2020 will be significantly down on last year as consumers avoid physical stores in fear of coronavirus (COVID-19),...
Following today’s news (Wednesday 18 March) that Superdry has issued a profit warning; Kate Ormrod, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Following today’s news that Laura Ashley has filed for administration amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, Amy Higginbotham, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
In response to Dixons Carphone’s announcement that it is closing all 531 standalone Carphone Warehouse stores, Zoe Mills, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
Following the UK Government’s budget announcement today (Wednesday 11 March);Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his...
Following the news of Tesco’s new campaign to match hundreds of prices against discounter Aldi; Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
International Women’s Day is fast approaching, and 81.6% of UK women interviewed by data and analytics company GlobalData are aware of this long-established event. When...
According to GlobalData’s pre-crisis forecast, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) duty-free sales are forecast to reach US$43.4bn in 2020, backed by high growth in countries such as China, India...
On the back of intensifying competition in the retail industry, customers have become more demanding when it comes to convenience and the shopping experience, as they know that...
Paytm announced its entry into social commerce in Feb 2020 with its MyStore functionality, after carrying out beta version of the app for a while. MyStore is...
Amazon’s recent results show that it achieved its highest UK revenue growth of 20.7% in the past five years in 2019, which is worrying news...
While the size of the UK food & grocery market is set to grow 15.0% between 2019 and 2024 to £174.5bn, the Big Four grocers...
Valentine’s Day is set to be worth just over £1bn in 2020, up 0.6% on 2019 as shoppers spend on this occasion remains squeezed by...
In response to the CMA’s provisional findings on the proposed JD Sports/Footasylum merger; Kate Ormrod, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
The 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...
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...
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...
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,...
Following today’s news (Monday 20 January) that Beales has fallen into administration; Emily Salter, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her...
Although a number of retailers reported strong sales growth over the *Black Friday period in a heavily promotional Q4, this was not enough to boost...
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...
Westfield’s two London centres – Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City – have retained the top two spots intu boasts the most centres in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In contrast to the many multichannel retailers that are struggling, online marketplaces continue to thrive with spend set to rise by £13.1bn over the next...
Over a quarter of non-food online shoppers have subscribed to a delivery saver scheme, such as Amazon Prime or ASOS Premier, in the past 12...
Japanese cosmetics brand RMK has launched a new flagship store on Chinese e-commerce giant Tmall Global. The move is part of RMK’s larger focus to...
Following the news that PepsiCo has forayed into the fashion industry in partnership with India-based ready-to-wear (RTW) apparel brand HUEMN at the Fashion Design Council...
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...
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...
Following the recent news that Indian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) giant Dabur has announced the launch of a new online-only haircare line for kids, ‘Dabur...
Following today’s news (Friday 6 September) on Arcadia’s fiscal year (FY) 2017/18 operating loss: Chloe Collins, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
Following Wednesday's (04 September) news of Quiz’s AGM trading update, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “A...
The Ministry of Commerce of India has recently announced a slew of relaxations on single-brand retail’s FDI investments. The new FDI norms can be seen...
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...
Following today’s news (Monday 12 August) that Eve Sleep and Simba have entered initial talks about a merger. Matt Walton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a...
Following the announcement that the iconic US-based luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co is forming a joint venture with India's Reliance Brands Limited (RBL), a part...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Last week the winners of the GlobalData Retail awards, together with clients and the media joined us at The Ivy in London for a celebratory...
Following 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...
Amazon is set to top the cooking & baking market for the first time in 2019, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s report:...
Following today’s news (Friday 21 June) that the board of GAME Digital has recommended that shareholders accept Sports Direct’s takeover bid, Zoe Mills, Retail Analyst at...
Following 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,...
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...
Following the news the ‘Morrisons at Amazon’ online same-day delivery service is set to expand to more cities across the UK, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst...
Following today’s news (Wednesday 12 June) that Arcadia’s CVA proposal has been accepted, Chloe Collins, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
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...
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...
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...
Following the news that Waitrose & Partners is trialling a dedicated refillable zone and a frozen ‘pick and mix’ proposition at a store in Oxford,...
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...
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,...
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...
Following the news that Waitrose & Partners intend to treble the size of its online operations to a £1bn business over the next three years,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Easter spend in the UK is forecast to increase by 0.5% in 2019 to reach £1.7bn, driven by gifting which is expected to rise 0.8%,...
Following today’s news (Monday 15 April) that Monsoon Accessorize is on the brink of launching a CVA, Chloe Collins, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading...
Following yesterday’s news (Monday 8th April) that New Look is to remove menswear from its physical stores, Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
Following today’s news (Tuesday 9 April) that Debenhams has fallen into administration, Sofie Willmott, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
Following 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,...
As physical retail spend comes under increasing threat from the online channel, supermalls are set to outperform the total offline market over the next five...
Following the news that Spectre Holdings, the Dubai based company owned by Philip Day of Edinburgh Woollen Mills, has bought the majority of shares in...
Major retailers including Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, New Look, and now potentially Arcadia, are closing a significant number of stores over the next three to...
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...
Following the news that Mike Ashley is considering a £61m bid to take full control of Debenhams, Patrick O’Brien, UK Research Director at GlobalData, a...
Following 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,...
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...
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,...
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...
Commenting on the news that Office Outlet has collapsed into administration, Zoe Mills, UK Retail Analyst at GlobalData, offers her view: “The stationery market is...
Following the news that Sainsbury’s-ASDA are planning to invest £1bn in price cuts and establish a profit cap on fuel to encourage approval of the...
Following the news that M&S are planning to expand the number of stores offering the full range of M&S food products, Thomas Brereton, Retail Analyst...
Following the news that JD Sports is to buy Footasylum for £90m, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director offers his view: “While JD Sports is paying...
Following today’s news (Friday 15 March) that Arcadia is reportedly poised to launch a CVA, Sofie Willmott, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
February proved to be another disheartening month for retailers as the total retail spend index rose only 3.4 percentage points (ppts) versus a poor performance...
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...
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,...
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...
In response to the CMA’s provisional findings on the proposed ASDA/Sainsbury’s merger, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director for GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
January proved to be another tough month for retailers in the UK as the total retail spend index declined by 13.3 points versus December 2018,...
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...
The demise of retailers including Toys R Us and Maplin has driven sales away from retail parks, where non-food sales declined by 1.1% in 2018,...
Commenting on the news that Sunrise Records is to acquire 100 HMV stores out of administration, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, offers...
Currently in talks to acquire HMV, retail tycoon Mike Ashley has increased his presence in the UK retail market in the past five years; with...
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...
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...
The heavy and prolonged period of discounting around Black Friday failed to boost overall retail spending in the UK in November as GlobalData’s total retail...
Online returns will increase by 27.3% over the next five years to £5.6bn, but this rapid growth represents a lower return rate as online spending...
Low consumer confidence and inflated food prices would see the UK non-food retail sector £2.3bn worse off in a hard Brexit scenario compared to a...
With online retail spend set to rise 7.5% this year while offline spend inches up just 1.0%, UK consumers are set to spend more online...
An increase in the number of retailers offering ‘try before you buy’ payment methods is driving up the use of credit options amongst young consumers...
Instore spending drove a moderate 2.6 point increase in GlobalData’s total retail spend index as many consumers in the UK began their Christmas shopping, persuaded...
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...
55.6% of UK consumers surveyed stated that they intend to purchase at least one advent calendar this year, up from 53.4% last year, says GlobalData,...
Black Friday sales are forecast to grow faster than the UK retail market in Q4 2018, as the promotional period draws in spend from before...
After over a year of speculation and a contest in which major cities have vied for Amazon's favor, the technology behemoth has finally chosen New...
The announcement this morning on AO World’s acquisition of Mobile Phones Direct highlights the online electricals specialist’s continued expansion plans as it attempts to steal...
While it has been a year of retail failures, profit warnings and store closures so far, the ‘golden quarter’ offers retailers the opportunity to gain...
Ahead of tomorrow’s (8 November) launch of H&M’s collaboration with Moschino, Kate Ormrod, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
Clothing and footwear spend via online-only retailers is set to soar 67.4% over the next five years reaching £7.5bn in 2023, outpacing growth in the...
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,...
This year Halloween will be a treat for retailers, with the event forecast to be worth £491m in 2018 (up 2.1% on last year) as...
The £900m extension to small business rate relief gives an estimated 500,000 independent shops a boost but does nothing for the long list of struggling...
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...
GlobalData’s newly released ‘Top 50 UK Shopping Centres Report, 2018’ is the first of its kind to take into account the requirements of both tenants...
Following today’s news (Monday 15 October) that Claire’s is mulling UK store closures, Kate Ormrod, Lead Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Following today’s news (Monday 15 October) that Superdry has announced a profit warning, Sofie Willmott, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Following the news that US retailer, Sears, files for bankruptcy: Neil Saunders, Managing Director of GlobalData Retail, comments: “Today is a day that will live in retail...
Following yesterday’s news (Thursday 11 October) that Karen Millen bought womenswear retailer Coast out of administration,...
Grocers should consider introducing more widespread deposit and return schemes instead of waiting for government action, since 88.9% of UK consumers stated that they would...
The UK non-food retail sector has become reliant on the demise of weaker operators to maintain growth for the survivors, according to GlobalData a leading...
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...
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...
On Tesco’s attempt to tackle the rise of the discounters with the opening of discount store Jack’s...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Wesfarmers’ disastrous acquisition of Homebase and the announced closure of nearly a fifth of its 250 stores have led to Homebase losing 2.9 percentage points...
To give House of Fraser the best chance of survival, Sports Direct and its owner Mike Ashley must make drastic changes to both its product...
Following today’s news (Friday 10 August) that Sports Direct has purchased House of Fraser for £90m,...
‘‘While there are positives to take from Restaurant Brands International’s Q2 earning release, they do little to allay the fears of investors who feel the...
Following today’s (Thursday 2 August) increase in UK interest rates, Patrick O’Brien, UK Retail Research Director at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
Following 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,...
‘‘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...
“While Sainsbury’s focuses on getting its pending merger with ASDA past the CMA for the end of 2019, day-to-day retail operations continue – and as...
Following today’s news (Monday 2nd July) that Tesco has entered into a strategic partnership with Carrefour...
Following today’s news (Monday 11 June) that Poundworld has collapsed into administration,...
Following today’s news (Thursday 7 June) that House of Fraser is to dramatically reduce its store numbers,...
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...
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,...
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...
The data does point to a slightly better near term picture for retailers though, with inflation falling leading to an increase of 1.2% in real...
The share of UK clothing shoppers that purchased accessories fell from * 50.6% in 2016 to 40.9% in 2017, equating to four million fewer consumers...
While the narrative about the sad demise of Toys R Us focusses on how it was killed by the Internet, data shows that the rise...
According to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, Tesco remains number one in terms of promoting Valentine’s Day offers in 2017, with its wide...
According to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company almost half of consumers did nothing over Valentine’s Day last year and this increased by 2.5ppt...
According to GlobalData,a leading data and analytics company, over half of consumers forked out for a Valentine’s Day meal at a fine dining restaurant last...
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...
Click & collect continues to rise rapidly in the UK, outpacing growth in the online retail channel, with click & collect sales forecast to account...
The UK town centre retail market has been in decline since 2015, but it is forecast to rise 0.2% in 2018 and will continue to...
The UK food and grocery convenience market will grow 4.1% in 2018, outperforming the total UK food and grocery market by 0.9 percentage points (ppt),...
More UK shoppers prepared a meal at home during the last 12 months - rising from 78.3% in 2016 to 83.8% in 2017 - as...
While Toys R Us hopes that shutting 26 stores as part of a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) can stop it falling into administration, the only...
Spend during the Black Friday period, defined as Monday 20-Monday 27 November 2017, is forecast to grow 3.8% on 2016 (Monday 21-Monday 28 November 2016)...
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...
Non-food retailers will continue to struggle this Christmas with sales expected to show year-on-year growth of only 1.2% in the fourth quarter. Volumes are forecast...
Despite the prolonged doom and gloom on the UK high street, waning consumer confidence, and restricted budgets, the health & beauty sector has far from...
The UK toys & games market will grow 16.2% over the next five years, reaching a total value of £4.9bn, according to research and consulting...
Challenging retail market spooks fashion retailers into participating in Halloween...
The UK Supermalls market is forecast to rise 7.2% over the next five years, outpacing growth in physical locations, forecast to be 5.0% (across non-food...
Department stores and traditional clothing & footwear retailers are losing market share to online pureplay retailers, and must look to follow their lead into delivery...
For retail banks looking to differentiate themselves in an increasingly crowded marketplace, providing an enhanced digital customer experience is now an essential component of winning...
The UK Discount Retail market is set to grow by 36.1% reaching a total value of £32.5bn by 2022 according to GlobalData, a recognized leader...
The 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...
Travel retail, particularly in airports, is currently a bright spot in the retail world. GlobalData’s latest report reveals that spending in airports hit $38 billion...
Amazon's $13.7 billion acquisition of Whole Foods gives Amazon a serious presence in the grocery market and a platform for future growth and expansion. For...
Although UK consumers spend £700 million celebrating their fathers, this is half as much as their spend on Mother’s Day, as they think fathers are...
The party manifestos offered little other than more pain for retailers, but the uncertainty arising from the election result threatens to damage the industry more...
As part of GlobalData’s regular Consumer Sentiment Tracker, we conducted a survey in the run-up to the election to discover the voting intentions of supermarket...
One in every £5 spent on womenswear in 2017 will be spent on plus size garments, according to GlobalData, a recognized leader in providing business...
The UK retail parks market is expected to grow by 13.8% between 2017 and 2022, with the sector set to outperform the high street, according...
Electricals retailer AO.com named Best UK Retailer by the public at GlobalData’s 2017 Customer Satisfaction Awards....
The UK bedroom textiles market is set to grow by 12.5% between 2017 and 2022, with just over 80% of purchases made to replace existing...
Although the computers and tablets market in the UK is expected to experience substantial growth over the next few years, the tablets and e-readers market...