United Kingdom (UK) Online Retailing Market Size, Sector Performace, Consumer Trends and Top Retailers to 2029
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The GlobalData Retail Channel Series: UK Online Retailing 2024-2029 report offers comprehensive insight and analysis of the online channel in the UK, the main trends and hot issues, major players and consumer shopping behaviour. It also provides forecasts to 2029 across key retail sectors.
In 2024, the UK online retail market saw notable growth, reflecting a steady performance but a slower pace compared to the previous five years. This suggests that the online sector is set to continue its upward trajectory, likely surpassing the overall retail market growth in the coming years. Key sectors and the rising appeal of marketplace formats are expected to contribute significantly to this growth, particularly in areas such as clothing and footwear.
Scope
The UK Online Retailing report provides a comprehensive analysis and forecast of the online channel, offering insights into consumer behaviour, economic factors affecting the channel and retailer performance. This report aims to serve as a valuable resource for retail businesses, investors, policymakers, and other stakeholders interested in the future of the online market in the UK.
Key Highlights
The online health and beauty market is anticipated to experience substantial growth in 2025, contributing significantly to the overall expansion of the online market out to 2029.
Tesco saw a significant increase in market share from 2023 to 2024. With a robust online presence across multiple sectors, the retailer is emerging as a formidable omnichannel competitor in the online market.
The online food & grocery sector is also poised for significant growth between 2024 and 2029. This growth will be driven by consumers opting to shop online to manage budgets, investments by grocers and broader ranges.
Reasons to Buy
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Understand which retailers have the most popular online propositions in each sector, enabling you to better compete with market leading players and enhance your own online propositions.
Aldi
Amazon
American Express
American Golf
AO.com
Apple
Argos
ASDA
ASOS
B&M
B&Q
Blackwells
boohoo.com
Bookshop.org
Boots
Card Factory
Clintons
Co-op
Currys
Damson Madder
Dobbies
Dunelm
Fabletics
Fortnum & Mason
FunkyPigeon
GAME
H&M
H.Samuel
Halfords
Harrods
Hobbycraft
Holland & Barrett
Home Bargains
Hotel Chocolat
Iceland
IKEA
InPost
JD Sports
John Lewis & Partners
Jollyes
Klarna
Kobo
Lego
Lidl
Marks & Spencer
Mastercard
Moonpig
Morrisons
Next
Nike
Nothing
Ocado
Pandora
PayPal
Pets at Home
Poundland
Primark
Reiss
Sainsbury's
Screwfix
Shein
Sketchers
Smyths Toys
Sosandar
Sports Direct
Steam
Superdrug
Swarovski inc. Cadenzza
Temu
Tesco
The Diamond Store
The Entertainer
The Range
The Works
Thortful
Tiffany & Co.
TikTok
TK Maxx
Toolstation
Visa
Waitrose & Partners
Warren James
Waterstones
Wayfair
WH Smith
Wickes
World of Books
YouTube
Zara
ZOE
Zooplus
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