Category: Retailing
United Kingdom Retailing
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Home Improvement in the United Kingdom
... essential expenses such as food, rent, and energy bills over non-urgent home upgrades. As a result, many planned renovations were either delayed or scaled back, with a clear preference emerging for maintenance and cosmetic updates ... Read More
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Delicatessens in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
... the amount of money British people spend on expensive delis. Industry revenue is expected to contract at a compound annual rate of 0.8% over the five years through 2022-2023 to £926 million, including growth of ... Read More
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Retail Occasions Series: UK Father's Day Intentions 2025
... Day, analysing consumers' intentions for spending. Almost half of consumers plan to purchase at least one item or spend on leisure for Father's Day this year. Versus 2024, intended participation has decreased. Scope Fewer consumers ... Read More
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Retail Occasions Series: UK Partyware 2025
... of consumers bought partyware items in the last 12 months, up on 2024. Birthdays are the key occasion for partyware purchases, followed by festive parties. Tesco was the leading retailer among partyware shoppers. Paper partyware ... Read More
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Petrol Stations in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
... Petrol stations have contended with price competition from supermarkets and growing environmental concerns, which have prompted consumers to seek fuel-efficient or ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs). Competition from ULEVs and alternative transport has intensified due to ... Read More
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Retail Occasions Series: UK Easter 2025
... The report analyses the market, the major players, the main trends, and consumer attitudes. The proportion of consumers participating in Easter (i.e., including those not actively spending on the event) rose this year. Shopper penetration, ... Read More
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Quarterly Apparel Market Review: Q1 2025
... industry news and consumer insights. Scope 2025 will see growth in the global apparel market improve as inflation softens further The Americas will be the weakest in 2025 and out to 2029 due to tariff ... Read More
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Global & United Kingdom Web Content Management Market to 2031
... manage and deliver content across digital channels. Retail giant Tesco, the UK’s largest retailer, utilizes Sitecore’s WCM platform to personalize content and optimize customer journeys across its e-commerce site and mobile app. By delivering tailored ... Read More
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United Kingdom Social Commerce Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics - 50+ KPIs on Social Commerce Trends by End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Retail Product Dynamics, and Consumer Demographics - 2025 Update
... 2021-2024, achieving a CAGR of 27.5%. This upward trajectory is expected to continue, with the market forecast to grow at a CAGR of 16.2% during 2025-2030. By the end of 2030, the social commerce sector ... Read More
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Retail Occasions Series: UK Mother's Day 2025
... on Mother's Day. The report analyses the market, the major players, the main trends, and consumer attitudes. Participation in Mother’s Day remained relatively flat this year. Despite this, the proportion of UK consumers that stated ... Read More
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Second-Hand Goods Stores in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
... over the five years through 2022-23. Second-hand sales plummeted over 2020-21 with mandatory store closures and falling high-street footfall following the initial pandemic lockdowns. Shoppers flocked to the high street as the economy reopened to ... Read More
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Retail Occasions Series: UK Ramadan/Eid 2025
... a driver of retailer selection for Ramadan/Eid shoppers in 2025, as shoppers prioritised value for money and convenience instore. The proportion of consumers participating in Ramadan/Eid celebrations has risen versus 2024 Ramadan/Eid shoppers are increasingly ... Read More
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Supermarkets in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
... price-conscious shoppers. Sainsbury's and Asda sought to merge in 2018 to better position themselves against the threat of the discount chains. However, the CMA blocked their plans, stating that the merger could lead to higher ... Read More
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Point of Sale Software Developers in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
... in major markets, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when high-street shops and restaurants closed. The rise of e-commerce has presented a threat to developers, as retailers are their largest market. The pandemic has accelerated uptake ... Read More
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Department Stores in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
... ceased trading because of the challenging retail landscape, with the most notable industry exit being Debenhams in 2021. Weak real household disposable income growth has dented the prospects for department stores that rely so heavily ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in the United Kingdom
... have become increasingly common, strengthening the relevance of this retail format. While convenience retailers historically commanded premium pricing, the cost-of-living crisis in the UK has prompted various players to introduce a wider range... Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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Supermarkets in the United Kingdom
... the cost-of-living crisis persisted at the end of the review period, keeping household budgets tight and prompting consumers to seek out cost-saving measures when grocery shopping. The rise of discounters, convenience retailers, and online grocery ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in the United Kingdom
... shift towards larger grocery formats, discounters, and online grocery shopping, seeking convenience and potential cost savings. Convenience store chains and discounters expanded their footprint in urban and suburban areas, further squeezing the share of small ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in the United Kingdom
... discretionary income to their beauty routines. This “affordable luxury” mindset enabled beauty specialists to maintain modest growth, even as other discretionary categories faced greater challenges. While inflationary pressures impacted household budge... Euromonitor International's Health and ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in the United Kingdom
... raw materials, resulting in higher retail prices for home furnishings. This price escalation deterred consumers, particularly those already facing financial constraints. Instead, an increasing number of them turned to second-hand furniture and sustainable alternatives, dr... ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in the United Kingdom
... convenient and budget-friendly formats such as discounters and convenience stores. Economic pressures, including persistent inflationary effects from previous years, encouraged many consumers to prioritise value and efficiency, reducing large weekly shopping trips in favour... Euromonitor ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in the United Kingdom
... as the ongoing shift towards e-commerce and cautious discretionary spending continued to weigh on the channel. Nevertheless, some consumers sought out department stores for experiential shopping, valuing the opportunity to explore curated... Euromonitor International's General ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in the United Kingdom
... seasonal collections following the resumption of social events and travel. The combination of in-store and online shopping also supported growth, with retailers enhancing omnichannel experiences to meet consumer expectations for convenience and fl... Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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Retail in the United Kingdom
... cautious, prioritising value, price transparency, and social proof when making purchases. This helped drive further growth of retail e-commerce during the year, particularly platforms that emphasised competitive pricing, such as Temu Marketplace, Shein, and AliExpress ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in the United Kingdom
... a critical component of the UK’s retail industry. Online sales penetration continued to grow during the year to account for 29% share of total retail sales in the local market, highlighting that it has maintained ... Read More
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