Industry News & Insights

A little later than normal this month as we waited to incorporate a section discovering how the retail industry celebrated the King’s Coronation.

In the digital sphere, Mother’s Day took centre stage, along with tips for reducing food waste and cause-related activities across the major grocery multiples.

Valentine’s Day, to Ramadan and then on to Easter, event-based comms stole the show in the grocery multiples.

Alongside our usual UK tour, we also take a dive into the online world to see what messages shoppers are receiving from key retailers, as well as taking a trip to the southern hemisphere to see what brands in South Africa are doing (thanks Emily)!

The holiday blues were setting in even before the festivities had begun, as 58% of British shoppers had reported being worried about the cost of Christmas.

November’s report gives you an overview of the newly opened Battersea Power Station. We explore how this iconic venue has been converted into a hub offering high-end retail and entertainment to visitors.

As the season changes and consumers re-appraise their shopping habits in light of significant economic pressures and darkening evenings, we look at how three retailers have introduced new concepts in an attempt to interest and excite shoppers with Sustainability also high on the agenda for all.

The message has been pretty clear in September as retailers and brands navigate the economic uncertainty. Deals, Discounts, Value, Savings, Rewards, it’s been hard to escape these messages wherever you shop.