Personal care products: Survey finds consumers rate quality over value
The quest for value continues to influence consumer shopping behavior across all sectors with personal care being no exception. Interestingly, price is not the number one factor that consumers...
View ArticleHealth and wellness trend is the root of house plants’ popularity
GlobalData research has found the health and wellness trend is encouraging millennials and those in urban areas in the UK to purchase house plants.The post Health and wellness trend is the root of...
View ArticleZara misses an opportunity with low-key cosmetics launch
An understated launch of the new Zara makeup line is a missed opportunity for the retailer to make a bolder impact in beauty.The post Zara misses an opportunity with low-key cosmetics launch appeared...
View ArticleAlexa: Improve or remain a novelty in e-commerce
Almost one fifth of online shoppers have used voice technology like the Alexa to buy products, according to a conducted in October 2018.The post Alexa: Improve or remain a novelty in e-commerce...
View ArticleChristmas adverts will not persuade shoppers to switch short-term
With Christmas just around the corner, we asked UK consumers what their favourite Christmas adverts were this festive season.The post Christmas adverts will not persuade shoppers to switch short-term...
View ArticleQuality wins for consumers seeking value for money
The quest for value continues to influence consumer shopping behaviour across all sectors with personal care being no exception.The post Quality wins for consumers seeking value for money appeared...
View ArticleHome specialists lose out to grocers and discounters for festive home products
The leading supermarkets were the most used retailers last year for festive home products, but they are at risk of losing ground to discounters.The post Home specialists lose out to grocers and...
View ArticleConsumer spend expectations in furniture spike
Spend expectations among furniture shoppers, particularly those buying sofas and mattresses, have risen considerably over the last four years.The post Consumer spend expectations in furniture spike...
View ArticleiPhones dominate the prepaid market
Premium prepaid phones remain limited to iPhones, as Android smartphones are being rapidly relegated to the low-tier at many US prepaid carriers.The post iPhones dominate the prepaid market appeared...
View ArticlePoor delivery leaves online homewares shoppers unfulfilled
Online customer satisfaction has deteriorated sharply in online homewares in 2018, going from above average to second bottom among the sectors.The post Poor delivery leaves online homewares shoppers...
View ArticleM&S still “special” as over 10% of consumers change grocer for Christmas
Thanks to premiumisation, sales are expected to grow at M&S this Christmas as shoppers seek out something a little more special for the festive period.The post M&S still “special” as over 10%...
View ArticlePet retail going strong before Christmas, with supermarkets benefitting most
According to research £166m will be spent on dog presents over this Christmas season, outlining opportunities for sector brands within pet retail.The post Pet retail going strong before Christmas, with...
View ArticleQuality the key for River Island’s new 40+ brand
GlobalData reveals that River Island’s new 40+ brand is likely to succeed if the British retailer invests in the quality of the products.The post Quality the key for River Island’s new 40+ brand...
View ArticleChinese retail struggles amid tariffs and falling confidence
MarketLine analysis data has raised concerns over the fate of the China retail landscape, which hit a 10-year low following the imposition of US tariffs.The post Chinese retail struggles amid tariffs...
View ArticleASOS is the latest victim of the “worst November in living memory”
Options are limited for ASOS following a poor end to 2018.The post ASOS is the latest victim of the “worst November in living memory” appeared first on Retail Insight Network.
View ArticleNext looks nimble as property deals haunt M&S and Debenhams
Lengthy retail property deals could spell a downfall for M&S and Debenhams, while Next is set to reap the benefits of its short-term commitments.The post Next looks nimble as property deals haunt...
View ArticleRetailers’ own-label food prep products cut slice from brands
To keep up with the burgeoning meal prep trend, brands need to ensure their products are innovative and communicate what sets them apart.The post Retailers’ own-label food prep products cut slice from...
View ArticleMacy’s reports strong Q3 earnings, though shares tumble amid downsizing
Macy’s Q3 2018 results showed some healthy financials, but the confidence of CEO Jeffrey Gennette must be reflected in sales to restore investor optimism.The post Macy’s reports strong Q3 earnings,...
View ArticleClothing specialists to put leading homewares players on the rack
The homeware trends impact on clothing specialists is having a tangible impact on big hitters such as IKEA. What does the future hold?The post Clothing specialists to put leading homewares players on...
View ArticleCan FMCG companies capitalise on the Instant Pot craze?
Consumers have been gripped by the multicooker trend with products such as the Instant Pot seeing great success. But can FMCG companies keep up?The post Can FMCG companies capitalise on the Instant Pot...
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