All Consumer insight articles
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NewsCo-op debuts ready meals for weight-loss jab users
Co-op is to launch an own-label ready meal range targeted at people who use weight loss jabs and have smaller appetites.
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InterviewQ&A: Zilch CRO on how tight budgets are shaping consumer payment behaviour
Retail Week caught up with Andreas Andreou, chief revenue officer at fee-free payments provider Zilch, to find out how frugality has changed shopper behaviour and how retailers have responded.
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NewsCautious consumer mood to linger into new year
Consumers will start 2026 in a downbeat mood amid continued concern about the economy and the cost of living.
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NewsConsumer card spending falls due to weak confidence in economy
Consumer card spending has declined in 2025 year on year, after consumers were careful about budgeting and confidence in the economy fell, according to data from Barclays.
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NewsConsumer confidence edges up but outlook 'remains gloomy'
Consumer confidence saw a slight uptick this month as the Budget wasnât as bad as expected, but the overall outlook is still gloomy, according to data from the BRC.
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AnalysisCross-border commerce: The who, what, where of international spend
UK businesses are increasingly capitalising on international markets to help bolster sales and drive growth, but where do the greatest opportunities lie? Here we explore how retailers are tapping into the growing overseas opportunity
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NewsLate Budget dampens Black Friday spending
Retailers missed out on a big Black Friday boost last month as pre-Budget jitters put a dampener on spending, the British Retail Consortium said.
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OpinionâYour customers are making decisions before they reach the aisle â are you there yet?â
Retailers who adapt to changes, such as how shoppers are discovering products, will be best positioned to win, believes Publicisâ Steve Ricketts
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Report StoreHow Theyâll Spend It 2026
Around 81% of consumers are âworriedâ about the high cost of living, and four-fifths say their household spend is up compared to 12 months ago
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AnalysisHow shoppers will spend in 2026 and the winning strategies driving sales
Download How Theyâll Spend It 2026 for the lowdown on where consumers intend to indulge, where theyâre reining it in, and what triggers will convert sales as we enter another economically challenging year
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NewsUK publicâs economic gloom continues post-Budget
Over half of Britons think the financial situation of their household will get worse over the next 12 months, according to a new YouGov poll, with 48% saying that the Budget was âunfairâ
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NewsNext closes in on Primark with surge in shopper purchase intent
The leading fashion retailer had the biggest increase in consumer purchase intent of any major brand in the retail sector over the past month, according to data from Kantar BrandDynamics
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DataData: The consumer and retail trends shaping Christmas 2025
Weâre in the thick of the golden quarter with Black Friday just days away and Christmas in a month, but concerns over what will be in the Budget could crush consumersâ Christmas spirit
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NewsConsumer confidence tumbles amid Budget fears
Consumer confidence took a tumble this month amid growing speculation about possible tax rises in the upcoming Budget, the British Retail Consortium reported.
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NewsBoots completes acquisition of diagnostics firm to expand private testing
Boots has completed the acquisition of an at-home healthcare and wellness test company as it looks to expand its private testing and diagnostics offer.
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Analysis39 retailers reveal the products that will dominate Christmas 2025
Leaders from Asda, Boots, Mattel, Space NK, The Entertainer, and more reveal the products they expect to be festive bestsellers this Christmas.
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Retail VoiceUnlocking the hidden value in retail returns
With UK retail now well into the golden quarter, many organisations will already be working very hard to stay ahead of demand, including coping with the challenges posed by the inevitable surge in returns. Blue Yonderâs Tim Robinson examines
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NewsThe White Company launches on-demand delivery service
The White Company has become the latest retailer to launch an on-demand delivery service for its most popular products.
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OpinionâHow AI agents could transform grocery shopping and what retailers should do nowâ
Most retailers are still experimenting with how to use AI to drive internal efficiency rather than consumer-facing discovery. The next phase of AI adoption will demand the opposite, advises Dunnhumbyâs Sandra Stanley
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AnalysisM&S boss Machin on cyber attack recovery, Budget blues and Christmas prospects
Marks & Spencerâs chief executive Stuart Machin warned that Budget concerns are spooking shoppers, but was optimistic about Christmas as he steers the retailer forward after a devastating cyber attack.