All Consumer insight articles
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DataExclusive research: 1,000 shoppers reveal the new ways they discover brands
Exclusive consumer research from Pinterest and Retail Week reveals new ways UK shoppers are discovering brands, what’s likely to make them buy and how retailers must act now for sustainable growth
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Opinion‘Surge in weight loss wonder drugs has confused the future of consumption’
This week, grocery analysts Kantar signalled a potential link between the use of weight loss medication and a fall in grocery volumes. Charlotte Hardie believes that the drugs’ adoption could have profound implications for retailers
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NewsSuperdrug makes multimillion-pound investment in own-brand innovation
Health and beauty retailer Superdrug has invested £20m into its own-brand innovation and is encouraging shoppers to make smarter choices when shopping for beauty and wellness products.
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Innovation of the WeekCarrefour trials comprehensive connected store pilot with 500 cameras
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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DataData: Six retailers that can afford to raise prices – and four that can’t
If you were to increase your prices overnight, how might your customers react? Thanks to data from Kantar’s Pricing Power division, Retail Week can reveal what the consequences for 10 retailers could be if they were to do just that
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NewsSlight boost in consumer confidence due to brighter outlook on economy
Consumer confidence in the UK has edged up in June as sentiment on the economic outlook has improved.
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NewsMinimum wage rises and improving Gen Z outlook drive strengthening consumer sentiment
A rise in minimum wages has buoyed consumer sentiment, with the financial outlook for Gen Z customers in particular improving.
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Opinion‘Oxford Street pedestrianisation should herald an era of more shopping and less schlepping’
Cutting traffic from the famous shopping street would be good news but more is needed to ensure it retains an ability to draw the crowds in the long term, believes Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald
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InterviewQ&A: Snap head of retail discusses catering to Gen Z and ramping up retail
As Snap unveils new innovations to connect more brands and retailers with its mass audience, Retail Week talks to its head of retail and lifestyle, Rachel Levy, to find out more about how it is increasingly becoming a valued place to shop and discover brands.
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NewsAsda unveils £10m refresh for in-store cafe portfolio
Asda has announced a £10m refresh of over 180 of its in-store cafes across the UK.
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DataIn charts: Exclusive research reveals the biggest consumer trends in 2025
New consumer research reveals how shoppers across Europe’s biggest markets want to buy, and what retailers must do to deliver.
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AnalysisSix major predictions for the next decade of retail
With the rapid development of Generative AI and AI more generally, everyone in the sector wants to know what it will mean for retail
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Retail VoiceThe retail tipping point. Are you ready?
The retail sector stands at a defining moment in 2025, with technology and consumer expectations converging to create unprecedented challenges and opportunities. But how can retailers attract, engage and retain shoppers? Amazon Web Services’ Rajashree Rane explains more
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Report StoreBrowse, Buy & Beyond
Exclusive insights into the minds of 2,000 shoppers across Europe’s largest retail markets.
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AnalysisRevealed: 40% of UK shoppers do not fully understand how retailers use their data
Exclusive research conducted by Retail Week and AWS reveals that 40% of UK shoppers don’t fully understand how retailers are using their data to personalise shopping experiences. This rises to 51% in France and 56% in Germany
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NewsConsumer confidence has not recovered since Brexit vote, says Barclays
Despite the dent in consumer confidence, Brits have continued to make room for discretionary spending priorities, with travel and beauty continuing to rise in recent years.
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FeatureConnected stores: Is this the future of physical retail?
Most online shopping experiences aim to be seamless and convenient with as little faff as possible, so it makes sense that the same would be asked of brick-and-mortar stores
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Innovation of the WeekeBay launches generative AI video tool
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsTikTok has become the ‘front door for beauty’, says Estée Lauder Companies exec
TikTok has become the “front door for beauty” as many brands turn to the platform to connect with the younger consumer, according to an Estée Lauder Companies exec.