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Company Insights
Innovation and Patenting activity of Currys plc Q4 2023
GlobalData, the industry analysis specialist, has released its latest company patent databook "Innovation and Patenting activity of Currys plc Q4 2023". The databook highlights patenting activity of the company in terms of growth in filings and grants, regions protected, impact of various themes, sector applicability of technologies protected. It provides contextual analysis of technical peers, their strategy, dominance (Grant share) and their recent activities. This is an on-demand databook that will be delivered upon request. The report will be delivered...
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Track & Monitor
NewEurope Retail Market Review by Sector, Country and Consumer Insights, Q1 2024 Update
Europe Retail Market Report Overview The European retail market size was EUR 4,069.6 billion in 2023. The European retail market is forecast to have a CAGR of more than 3% among all continents between 2023 and 2028. Â As a result of the high inflation and economic uncertainties experienced throughout Europe, consumers have become more likely to cut costs, especially on purchases of non-essential goods. Europe Retail Market Outlook 2023-2028 (EUR Billion) Buy the Full Report for More Insights into the...
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Sector Analysis
NewUnited Kingdom (UK) Easter Market Analysis, Trends, Consumer Attitudes and Buying Dynamics, 2024 Update
United Kingdom (UK) Easter Market Report Overview The proportion of consumers agreeing that they did more Easter activities this year versus last year waned in 2024, as consumers opted for other activities during the long weekend. However, among those consumers with children, participation remained high, with over 62% of consumers with their youngest child being between 0-4 years of age agreeing that they did more Easter-related activities this year. As a result, retailers promoted various activities to encourage participation in...
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Sector Analysis
NewUnited Kingdom (UK) Mother’s Day Market Analysis, Trends, Consumer Attitudes and Buying Dynamics, 2024 Update
United Kingdom (UK) Mother’s Day Market Report Overview The report suggests that over a third of male consumers agreed they spend more on taking their mother for a meal than buying a tangible gift. Indeed, if retailers cannot make gifting selections more appealing, consumers will turn to leisure over retail to mark the occasion. Therefore, retailers must promote experience gifts, which grew in popularity this year to compete with leisure options, such as dining out. The UK Mother’s Day market...
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Thematic Analysis
Connected Consumer in Retail and Apparel – Thematic Intelligence
Connected Consumer in Retail and Apparel Thematic Overview The connected consumer has been created as a direct result of other themes within the retail and apparel sectors. For instance, the Internet of Things (IoT) has transformed the way that retailers and consumers interact. It has allowed retailers to track previously untraceable behaviors, such as tracking coffee replenishment needs through a Bluetooth-connected coffee machine to a retailer’s app. This has raised the bar for the connectivity that consumers expect from retailers...
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Thematic Analysis
Customer Loyalty in Retail and Apparel – Thematic Intelligence
Customer Loyalty in Retail and Apparel Thematic Overview In retail, customer loyalty is an important parameter for any retailer’s success in today’s competitive landscape. However, it is challenging to retain customer loyalty as there is a plethora of retailers to choose from. In addition, the prevalence of online shopping allows consumers to easily compare retailers’ propositions and pick the most suitable product based on factors such as price, product, or experience. It is more expensive for retailers to acquire new...
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Sector Analysis
NewUnited Kingdom (UK) Valentine’s Day – Analyzing Market, Trends, Consumer Attitudes and Major Players, 2024 Update
United Kingdom (UK) Valentine’s Day Market Report Overview The proportion of UK consumers shopping for Valentine’s Day has declined in 2024. Muted interest in spending on retail has significantly contributed to the decline in Valentine’s Day shopping. The other key factor influencing the decline is the diminishing significance of Valentine’s Day. As consumers continue to feel the impact of inflation, over 50% of consumers agree that the cost-of-living crisis has reduced spending for the occasion. They are more likely to...
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Sector Analysis
United Kingdom (UK) Retail Occasions Market by Sector, Size, Share and Growth Analysis to 2023
Reasons to buy the ‘UK Retail Occasions’ market report: The report offers a comprehensive overview of the market size for key occasions from 2018-2023. These key occasions are Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Easter, Father's Day, summer holidays, back to school, Halloween, Black Friday, and Christmas. The report analyses the market growth and the market shares of the top five retailers for each key occasion overall, and for core categories. How is our ‘UK Retail Occasions’ report unique from other reports...
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Sector Analysis
United Kingdom (UK) Black Friday – Analysing Buying Dynamics, Channel Usage, Spending and Retailer Selection
United Kingdom (UK) Black Friday Market Report Overview The proportion of consumers shopping during the Black Friday promotional period rose marginally by 0.2ppts in 2023. Although shopper penetration increased in 2023, the size of the Black Friday occasions market in the UK is expected to decrease in the coming years. This is due to the falling average consumer spending across several key categories, with notable drops in the electricals & technology and home appliances sector. The UK Black Friday market...
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Sector Analysis
United Kingdom (UK) Christmas – Analysing Buying Dynamics, Channel Usage, Spending and Retailer Selection
UK Christmas Retail Market Overview The proportion of consumers shopping for Christmas increased in 2023. A third of consumers stated that they started Christmas shopping earlier last year compared to the previous year. Among these consumers, most of them stated that this was to spread the cost of the occasion to feel better prepared for Christmas this year. Consumers also leveraged finance options such as Buy Now Pay Later for cost spreading. The UK Christmas market research report offers a...