All Data articles – Page 86
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NewsRetail sales flat in May as unsettled weather hits fashion sector
Retail sales remained flat on a like-for-like basis during May compared with the previous year as clothing and footwear recorded their worst declines since September.
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NewsTraditional loyalty schemes will ‘wither’ amid digital shift warns Cheshire
The rise of mobile digital technology and data is poised to transform the retail industry, former Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire believes.
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NewsMorrisons returns to growth as sales drop across other big four grocers
Morrisons has returned to growth and was the only one of the big four to increase grocery sales year-on-year during the 12 weeks to May 24.
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NewsFamily spending power boosted as food and fuel costs fall
Families had an extra £17 a week in their pockets in April compared with last year thanks to falling food, fuel and utility costs.
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NewsRetail sales volumes surge in May as growth expectations hit 27-year high
British retail sales are “bounding ahead” as expectations for sales next month hit their highest level for 27 years, according to the CBI.
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NewsBank holiday footfall boost for high street but retail parks suffer
Britain’s high streets fought back against retail parks and shopping centres over the weekend as seaside visitors boosted footfall.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales rise after 'healthy' performance
Sales at John Lewis edged up last week driven by “healthy” performance in its ecommerce operation and homewares division.
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NewsCashless payments overtake use of cash for first time
Non-cash payments overtook those involving cash for the first time in July of last year, according to industry body The Payments Council.
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NewsUK enters period of deflation for first time since records began
The UK has fallen into deflation for the first time since records began, driven by cheaper travel costs and the grocery price war.
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NewsOnline retail sales return to double-digit growth driven by warmer weather
Online retail sales jumped 13% last month as shoppers took advantage of the warmer weather to splash out on summer clothing.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I forecast levels of supply chain demand?
Anticipating consumer demand continues to be high on the retail agenda.
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OpinionBlog: The changing role of the supply chain director
Managing the supply chain is now a more crucial business function than ever before, but is your business making the most of its potential?
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OpinionElection poll fiasco highlights dangers of forecasting consumer behaviour
The general election poll fiasco demonstrates that retailers should be wary of research that claims to forecast how consumers will behave.
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NewsGrocery sales volume rises fail to offset continuing price drops
The volume of grocery items sold increased for the fifth consecutive month year on year in April but falling food prices drove sales value down.
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NewsThird of grocery spend now on promotion as food prices drop again
A third of grocery spend is from products on promotion and the trend has driven food prices to a record low as shop price deflation continues.
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NewsRetailers to receive £80m boost from birth of royal baby Princess Charlotte
Retailers will receive a £80m spending boost from the birth of Princess Charlotte as consumers splash out on souvenirs, food and drink.
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NewsInfographic: Sunny weather boosts sales at Waitrose and John Lewis
Sales at John Lewis and Waitrose rose last week after sunny weather helped seasonal goods fly off the shelves at both retailers.
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NewsRetailers see 'mixed fortunes' in April as grocers bear the brunt
Retailers had “mixed fortunes” in the last month as furniture retailers saw a boost in sales while grocers suffered, according to CBI data.
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NewsConsumer confidence stays level but shoppers wary of big-ticket buys
Consumer confidence has remained level in April but shoppers became less sure about big-ticket purchases, according to the latest figures.
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NewsTesco’s Dunnhumby ends US joint venture, opening door to potential sale
Dunnhumby and US partner Kroger have ended their joint venture, paving the way for a potential sale of the data business by Tesco.