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Sainsbury’s can ensure focus on its winning food strategy as it sells the Argos fascia, says GlobalData

Following the news that Sainsbury’s will sell Argos to Swift Partners, a new company backed by grocery veterans Richard Pennycook, Trevor Strain and Matt Truman alongside True Capital: Eleanor Simpson-Gould, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity, offers her view:   “The sale of Argos is the logical next step in Sainsbury’s food-first strategy. Argos has […]
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UK garden retailers must look beyond the spring peak to grow demand, says GlobalData

Garden retailers are missing an opportunity to drive year-round demand by concentrating promotional activity around the spring peak, when consumer purchasing is already at its strongest, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. GlobalData’s latest report, “UK Retail Hot Topics: Gardening 2026,” reveals that 70.9% of consumers begin purchasing gardening products between March […]
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ONS retail sales are up in March 2026, but deteriorating consumer confidence points to calm before the storm, says GlobalData

Following the release of the Office for National Statistics’ retail sales for March 2026: Emily Scott, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform, offers her view: “ONS’ latest data shows that UK retail had a decent March 2026, with total sales excluding fuel (seasonally adjusted to account for the move of Easter […]
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Primark’s spin-off to boost its strategic focus but raises exposure to consumer spending pressures, says GlobalData

Following the confirmation from Associated British Foods (ABF) on the demerger of Primark from its food business before the end of 2027; Sharon Iles, Senior Apparel Analyst at GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform, comments: “The demerger is a logical structural move, but it comes with risks, especially at a time when consumer sentiment […]
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Shein, Adidas record biggest gains in UK apparel market share in 2025, estimates GlobalData

Subdued consumer confidence and persistent high inflation are continuing to shape the UK apparel market, constraining discretionary spend and accelerating a shift toward value-oriented and online channels. The market remained subdued through 2025 with only cautious signs of recovery, as shoppers prioritized convenience, versatility, and trend-led value. In this environment, Shein and Adidas are forecast […]
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UK grocers risk missing long-term demand by treating GLP-1 ready meals as niche trend, says GlobalData

UK grocers’ rapid rollout of GLP-1 ready meal formats in January has all the hallmarks of a trend-chasing moment. However, the real opportunity lies beyond trend-driven labelling. As appetite-suppressing weight-loss drugs reshape how people eat, retailers that position these meals as broadly healthy, inclusive options, rather than niche products for GLP-1 users, will be better […]
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Marks & Spencer judged most trustworthy retailer in the UK despite crippling cyberattack, says GlobalData

Marks & Spencer’s distinctive own-brand ranges ensured it ranked as the UK’s most trusted retailer in 2025 despite cyberattack woes*. The difficulty shoppers faced in finding comparable alternatives elsewhere during the outage reinforced perceptions that Marks & Spencer offers products that are genuinely hard to replace.  By restoring service and offering customers discounts in the […]
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