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Thematic Analysis
NewFuture of Physical Retail – Thematic Intelligence
Future of Physical Retail Thematic Overview Online retail growth significantly outpaced the offline market both before and during the pandemic. However, since 2021, consumers have valued being able to make purchases in-store and the popularity of online shopping has decreased. Despite online retail outpacing offline retail growth, its share of the total retail market will remain relatively steady between 2024 and 2028. Due to the high cost of living, several consumers have switched to discounters, many of which do not...
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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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Sector Analysis
NewUnited Kingdom (UK) Retail Occasions Market by Sector, Size, Share and Growth Analysis to 2023
United Kingdom (UK) Retail Occasions Market Report Overview The United Kingdom key occasions market rose between 2018 and 2023, owing to the rising celebrations during Christmas. Halloween expenditure decreased in 2023 compared to 2018, making it the worst-performing occasion during the period. The GlobalData retail occasions market report is part of the retail occasions series and offers a comprehensive overview of the market size for key occasions for 2018-2023. These key occasions are Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Easter, Father's...
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Sector Analysis
NewHong Kong (China SAR) Retail Banking Analysis by Consumer Profiles, 2023 Update
Hong Kong (China SAR) Retail Banking Consumer Profile Report Overview A few distinct personas have been created through a cluster analysis of GlobalData’s 2023 Financial Services Consumer Survey to understand Hong Kong (China SAR) survey respondents and their attitudes, preferences, and unmet needs. The five personas have been created based on age, relationship status, and preference for digital or traditional providers. Each of these profiles is then individually analyzed to describe the unique features of its preferences and product holding....
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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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Thematic Analysis
NewRetail M&A Deals 2023 – Top Themes – Thematic Intelligence
This report analyzes the disruptive themes that have driven M&A activity in 2023 in the Retail Sector
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Sector Analysis
NewUnited States (US) Retail Consumer Insights – Spending Intentions and Shopping Habits, 2024
This report includes consumer sentiment data and analysis on consumers' financial concerns, spending intentions and shopping habits in the USA. This report offers a detailed analysis of consumer sentiment in the USA. It includes analysis on the impact of inflation on US consumers' shopping behavior in the next three to six months, analysis of channel spend and frequency of visits to physical store locations and sentiment regarding online purchases. Additionally, this report explores US consumers' sentiment towards preowned goods and...
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Sector Analysis
United Kingdom (UK) Christmas – Analysing Buying Dynamics, Channel Usage, Spending and Retailer Selection
United Kingdom (UK) Christmas Market Report 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...
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Sector Analysis
United Kingdom (UK) Fireworks – Analysing Buying Dynamics, Channel Usage, Spending and Retailer Selection
United Kingdom (UK) Fireworks Market Report Overview The UK fireworks market research report forms a part of GlobalData's Retail Occasions series. It showcases the buying patterns of fireworks in the United Kingdom. The report gives an in-depth insight into the firework shopper profile (age, sex, location), and the various occasions motivating the fireworks purchase. It also provides information on the factors driving retailer selection, the purchasing channels, store types, and fulfilment options available for consumers in the UK fireworks market....