Gen Z
This coverage explores Gen Z’s influence on the UK retail sector, focusing on consumer behaviour, shopping preferences, and cultural trends shaping demand. Reporting examines how retailers adapt through product development, marketing strategies, digital engagement, and sustainability efforts. Tailored for professionals aiming to connect with younger consumers and anticipate emerging market dynamics.
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Mar- 2025 -20 MarchEconomy
UK consumer confidence improves in March as Gen Z set to spend
UK consumer confidence improved slightly to -35 in March, up from -37 in February, the BRC has revealed. According to the latest BRC-Opinium data, personal spending on retail rose to 0 in March, up from -5 in February. Meanwhile, personal spending overall rose to +11 in March, up from +4…
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Feb- 2025 -20 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-20/2/25
Fashion retailer Quiz has appointed administrators to its subsidiary Zandra Retail, resulting in the closure of 23 loss-making stores and the loss of around 200 jobs. Advisory firm Teneo will oversee the administration process, while Orion Retail Limited, owned by Quiz’s founding family, will acquire certain assets, including 42 stores,…
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20 FebruaryEconomy
UK consumer confidence drops to new low in February
UK consumer confidence slipped to a new low of -37 in February, amid the worsening state of the economy. According to the latest BRC-Opinium Consumer Sentiment Monitor, the economy worsened for the fifth consecutive month, down from -34 in January. The BRC reported that even Gen Z, despite being the…
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Jan- 2025 -20 JanuaryFeatures
What can the luxury retail sector expect in 2025?
As we step into 2025, the luxury retail sector finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. The industry, which witnessed a golden era of growth between 2019 and 2023, is now facing a multitude of macroeconomic headwinds, evolving consumer preferences, and an urgent need to redefine its value proposition. According to…
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Dec- 2024 -27 DecemberFeatures
Understanding the shopping habits of Gen Z and Gen Alpha with Beano Brain
Understanding younger generations—their habits, preferences, and influences—is the key to future-proofing brands. Few are more adept at unearthing these insights than Helenor Gilmour, director of insights and strategy at kids insight consultancy Beano Brain. Drawing on decades of experience in marketing and consumer behavior, Gilmour has spearheaded strategies that connect…
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9 DecemberAdvice
The gift card revolution: insights from Anna Uprichard
Gift cards have undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, evolving from simple gestures of convenience into powerful tools that drive consumer behavior, boost employee morale, and support public welfare. Few know this space better than Anna Uprichard, vice president of commerce for Blackhawk Network (BHN), a global leader in…
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Nov- 2024 -22 NovemberAnalysis
Retail insights for the Golden Quarter ahead
The Golden Quarter – November to January – remains the most critical period for UK retailers, and in 2024, the stakes are higher than ever. Consumers are still risk-averse in the run-up to Christmas, but coupled with the rise of social commerce and growing sustainability concerns, you get both challenges…
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18 NovemberNews
Gen Z market a ‘massive but time-sensitive opportunity’ for health and fitness brands, UNiDAYS finds
As we approach the new year, health and fitness brands have a compelling and urgent opportunity to engage the notoriously discerning Gen Z demographic. The latest Health and Fitness Report from UNiDAYS reveals that nearly one in five students are determined to get fit in January. Almost half (44%) intend…
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Oct- 2024 -21 OctoberClothing & Shoes
UK serial returners to drive £6.6bn in online returns in 2024
The retail sector is currently seeing a surge in the number of ‘serial returns’, with an estimated £6.6bn of online returns in 2024, according to the Annual Returns Benchmark Report 2024 conducted by returns specialists ZigZag, in partnership with Retail Economics. The report stated that serial returners, accounting for one…
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Sep- 2024 -19 SeptemberNews
Co-op rolls out 24-hr delivery service for city centre customers
Co-op has unveiled a 24-hour delivery service for customers living near city centre stores as the supermarket responds to growing demand for grocery delivery services. New research from Co-op shows that over 40% of q-comm shoppers would use a 11pm to 5am delivery service if available. This figure rises to…
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