Just when it looked like we reached a turning point in the fight against inflation, figures from last-month show its impacts are still biting retailers. Inflation has taken food prices 8.9% higher than this time last year.
The UK saw a 0.9% drop in retail sales volumes in March as a result of poor weather. However, the 3-month trend presents an optimistic outlook for retailers.
A recent study shows that numerous UK investors are unaware of tax-efficient investment options such as ETFs, IFISAs and other products beyond traditional ISAs.
DTC sales took off as a lifeline during Covid, now surpassing £122.7 in sales, according to eMarketer. However, companies must ensure they are properly equipped if they are to capture DTC's significant future potential.
UK retail sales rose in February as consumers' confidence reached a one-year high while US market struggles amid banking moves and monetary tightening.
Recent data from Adobe Analytics shows the growth in the demand for online home furnishing and groceries shopping, by shoppers leveraging on Buy Now Pay Later.
The shortage in agricultural goods impacting the UK is drifting to a harsh scenario as a result of the weather condition and supermarkets' policies in attaining supply.
"In my opinion, this lack of innovation doesn't only limit the video game market potential but also impacts player experience."
Retail experts advise UK retailers to be transparent as customers remain prudent in spending despite increase in retail sales in February.
Artificial intelligence and cloud-based analytics could be the biggest help for retailers to understand customer behaviour in 2023.
The UK faces fruit and vegetable shortages up until May. However, experts like the Chief Growth Officer at CI&T are convinced that technology could be the answer to the UK's farming issues.
Vice President of Product Marketing, e2open, urges UK retailers to utilise modern technology solutions for logistics management amidst weather crisis.
The Chief Growth Officer of CI&T stressed that it is crucial for retailers to up their game to survive this period, as consumers are engaging in prudent buying.
Research from Metapack, ShipStation and Retail Economics reveals consumers tend to pay more for less, with inflation adding £18.2 billion to UK non-food sales, regardless of the decline in volumes by 4.9%.
High-quality internet connectivity is crucial to providing consumers with the best possible experience, according to a network service provider.
Electronic commerce is gradually replacing physical stores in the British economy. However, brick-to-mortar stores are still strong pillars of UK business.
Fashion supply chain characterised by short product life cycle and high volatility as demand in fast-paced industry remain unpredictable since Covid-19.