Christmas Expectations Revealed by Retailers
Stock availability issues and unsuitable delivery times are among some of the Christmas expectations revealed by retailers for the upcoming Holiday season.
New JDA/Centiro Report
More than 80 percent of European online shoppers are willing to exceed minimum order thresholds if it qualifies them for free delivery or collection, according to data from the JDA/Centiro Customer Pulse Report Europe 2016, conducted by YouGov
Tesco/Unilever: The Post-Brexit Landscape
The Tesco/Unilever price dispute is arguably the first real example of uncertainty to hit UK consumers post-Brexit, according to Duncan Boyd.
UK Shopping Centres Enter Age of Change
MSCI Inc.’s new study, MSCI/Colliers International UK Shopping Centres Investment Report, shows that £4.49 billion of assets changed hands in the sector during 2015.
UK Retail Footfall Continues to Fall in the Aftermath of Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Retail footfall across the UK over the week commencing 30 November – 6 December, 2015 was down -2.7% year-on-year (YOY) as shoppers continued to snap up online flash sales as opposed to heading in-store to make purchases.
Centiro Warns of Black Friday Headache for Retailers
Centiro is warning that retailers risk further Black Friday headaches unless they manage their delivery networks effectively.
Lidl Named World’s Simplest Global Brand in UK Survey
Leading discount supermarket ALDI topped the list as the world’s simplest brand for the third year running, while Lidl dominated the UK.
Happy Birthday eBay!
Online marketplaces have grown dramatically in the past decade, with one the first online auctions, eBay, leading the way since 1995.
Majid Al Futtaim Named Official Partner of World Retail Congress 2016
Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has been announced as the official partner of the World Retail Congress 2016.
IKEA Tests New Retail Format in UK Market
The new order and collection points at Ikea aim to make shopping with the home furnishings company easier and more convenient.
