Consumers Willing To Pay Sustainability Premium For Everyday Products, But Not...
Supply chain technology firm Blue Yonder has released the results of its fourth annual Consumer Sustainability Survey, highlighting consumer spending habits, concerns and overall sentiment...
Weakening Confidence In The UK Economy Impacting Spending
Ahead of the Chancellor’s spring statement tomorrow, a new survey suggests consumers are reducing their spending on everyday items due to concerns about the...
Weak Performance Overseas Impacts Kingfisher
Home improvement retail group Kingfisher has posted a drop in annual sales after a weak performance from business in France and subdued demand in...
How Easter Spending Is Shaping Up This Year
Chocolate purchasing intent for Easter has dropped with factors like the ongoing cost of living crisis and growing concerns over sustainability influencing how much...
Home Bargains Begins Work On Major New Distribution Centre
Fast-growing discount chain Home Bargains has announced the construction of a new “state-of-the-art” distribution centre is officially way, which will further strengthen its supply...
Consumer Confidence Edges Up But Remains Fragile
Consumer confidence in the UK increased slightly this month as people felt more positive about the economy. However, they were less optimistic about their...
WH Smith Closing More High Street Stores
Amid talks to sell its High Street division, WH Smith has revealed that it is closing more of its branches over the coming weeks.
The...
Number Of Store Closures Eased Last Year, But Challenges Remain
New data from PwC and Green Street shows shop closures across the UK showed signs of stabilising last year despite continued pressure from online...
Weaker Demand For Big Home Improvement Projects Impacts Wickes
Wickes has posted a fall in annual revenue and profit after seeing reduced consumer demand for big-ticket items and major home improvement projects.
Over the...
Consumer Confidence Shows Signs Of Stabilising, But Impending Tax Hikes Could...
New data suggests consumer confidence stabilised in March following a record low in February, with younger Gen Z shoppers expected to spend more in...