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NewsJoules drafts in KPMG for help as cost-of-living crisis bites
Joules has drafted in advisors from KPMG to help improve profitability, cash flow and liquidity as the cost of living crisis has leached away consumer demand.
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NewsAsda says children can eat for £1 at cafes in response to cost-of-living crisis
Asda has announced that children can eat a hot meal at one of its cafes for £1 as the cost-of-living crisis deepens.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five things you need to know about Halfords
Diversifying with the savvy of a start-up, motoring and cycling specialist Halfords is applying its expertise to needs-based revenue streams, positioning itself to remain resilient as households feel the pinch.
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AnalysisHow Currys plans to seize market share opportunity from cost-of-living crisis
Currys boss Alex Baldock has set out how the electricals retailer will ‘keep the customers coming back’, despite the increasingly challenging trading environment.
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AnalysisDeep dive: The Mega Sale days turning Christmas on its head
The Christmas shopping period – historically heavily weighted towards the first three-and-a-half weeks of December following the traditional end-of-November payday – is now effectively a multi-month affair.
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AnalysisThe great service shortfall: Tackling retail’s new pandemic
Customer service levels were hammered during the pandemic, but the era of ‘Covid-forgiveness’ among consumers is over.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Sainsbury’s boss Roberts’ key takeaways on inflation, suppliers and staff pay
Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Roberts faced questions on everything from inflation and supplier relationships, to staff pay and Argos’ ongoing underperformance as he presented details of first-quarter trading to the media this week.
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DataData: Value is top concern for families amid cost-of-living crisis, M&S survey reveals
A survey by Marks & Spencer has found that financial worries are top of consumers’ concerns this summer.
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Report StoreFuture Formats
How are leading retailers and brands giving consumers the real-life experiences they crave?
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AnalysisResearch: Nike, Asda, Primark, and Loaf reveal in-store CX strategies
Retailers must seize the opportunity to create differentiated and compelling in-store experiences if they want to thrive in the future, 25 leading retailers and experts warn in our new report
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NewsMorrisons blames ‘very challenging’ trading environment for sales drop
Supermarket giant Morrisons has blamed surging inflation and subdued customer sentiment for a drop in second-quarter sales.
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Retail VoiceFour ways to tap into the £1.8bn subscriptions market
From car clubs to chilli sauce boxes and computer software, the subscription model is on the rise. American Express sets out four top tips to capitalise on this growing market
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Retail VoiceFive things you need to know about conscious consumers
It is integral today that retailers evolve to meet the demands of the conscious consumer. PayPal explores five key points that all businesses should keep in mind.
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NewsThree-quarters of consumers to cut Christmas spending due to cost-of-living crisis
More than three-quarters of customers are planning to reduce their spending on Christmas this year, with the cost-of-living crisis only set to deepen as the year goes on.
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Opinion‘Next wave of ecommerce goes beyond perfecting online shopping experience’
Despite the stiff economic headwinds, the need to get digital transformation right has never been more important, says AlixPartners managing director Brian Kalms.
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DataRetail sales tumble in May as consumers cut back on food shopping
Retail sales dropped in the month of May as the cost-of-living crisis hit consumer wallets.
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EventsConsumer Week 2023
It has never been more vital for retailers to be in complete sync with customers’ needs. So how can they engage new shoppers at this crucial time and drive loyalty from their existing customer base? Where should retailers invest to win? How can they use marketing savvy – both in store and online – to attract spend without breaking budgets?
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DataConsumer confidence drops to record low as economic gloom spreads
Consumer confidence has taken another blow in June as the cost-of-living crisis worsens.
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Report StoreThe Digital Spend Report
How 50 retail leaders are investing in frictionless tech futures
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AnalysisRevealed: Where 50 leading retailers are targeting their tech spend
Retail’s tech elite are heavily investing in personalisation and digital payment technologies, a new Retail Week report launched today reveals.