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NewsOnline sales in November off to ‘poor start’ ahead of Black Friday weekend
November ecommerce sales have gotten off to a “poor start” as sales dipped in the first two weeks of the month, according to IMRG’s online retail index.
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AnalysisAI adoption: What are the barriers to entry and how can retailers overcome them?
AI is not a new phenomenon, yet retailers are at different stages of implementation with some having leveraged AI long ago in the supply chain, whereas others are still finding their feet with the tech
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NewsUK shoppers are expected to spend £86bn over the festive season despite ‘cautious Christmas’
Exclusive: The total spend by UK shoppers is expected to increase 1.8% to reach £86.4bn this Christmas, according to data from Rendle Intelligence and Insights shared with Retail Week.
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NewsAmazon research reveals independent sellers are using data and AI to boost Black Friday sales
Amazon research has revealed that many independent sellers on the platform are looking to leverage data and AI tools to capture a larger portion of sales over the Black Friday and Christmas season.
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DataConsumer research: retailers should get set for a bumper Black Friday and bright Christmas
New consumer data from YouGov shows that customers are getting back into the Christmas spirit in 2024.
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NewsFour in 10 retail workers are worried about their safety during the festive season
Four in 10 retail employers are concerned about their safety ahead of the Christmas rush, according to a new report by YouGov and Motorola Solutions.
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NewsOver half of UK adults have bought a second-hand item online in the past year
Orders from second-hand platforms have seen an “explosive growth”, according to delivery firm Evri’s UK ecommerce pulse report.
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Retail VoiceRetail offers and the importance of personalisation: four essential themes
No longer just a buzzword, personalisation offers real opportunity for growth, American Express’ Dan Edelman examines four ways retailers can use it to the greatest effect
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NewsSupermarket sales hit 2024 highs as inflation creeps up ahead of Christmas
Take-home sales at the grocers hit their highest point of the year, even as inflation began to inch up in the run-up to the all-important Christmas period.
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DataData: 500 UK store staff on what it’s really like working retail’s frontline
Talking Shop is back for 2024 featuring fresh interviews with full-time and part-time store staff on the biggest challenges and opportunities facing them in their roles
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DataRanking: The top 25 fastest-growing retailers show how we shop the ‘new normal’
Thanks to the Interpath Retail Index 2024, Retail Week can reveal the top 25 fastest-growing retailers and what they tell us about how shoppers behave in the ‘new normal’. To read the full report and see the full list of fastest-growing retailers which goes up to 100, click here.
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NewsCurrys has promised that none of its Black Friday deals have been cheaper in the last six months
Electricals giant Currys has made a commitment to ensure that none of its 3,000-plus Black Friday deals have been cheaper in the last six months.
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NewsOctober footfall has declined as consumers remain cautious ahead of Black Friday spending
Retail footfall in October saw a small decrease due to factors including bad weather, a shift in school holidays and consumer caution ahead of the budget, according to MRI Software.
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NewsShein and Temu’s growth rates are predicted to plummet in 2025
Online retail giants Temu and Shein are set to see their respective growth rates plummet in 2025, according to a report by market research firm Forrester.
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NewsTwo-thirds of retail workers are not worried about their jobs being automated
Nearly two-thirds of UK retail workers are not worried about their jobs becoming automated in the future, according to a study by YouGov commissioned by global technology company SafetyCulture.
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News‘Serial returners’ are expected to generate £6.6bn of online returns this year
Customers who are deemed “serial returners” are expected to account for £6.6bn of online returns in the UK this year, according to new research by Retail Economics and ZigZag.
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NewsSupermarket volumes dropped in September while the rest of retail crept up
Supermarket volume sales have seen their steepest drop since the beginning of the year, according to the latest retail sales figures from the Office of National Statistics.
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AnalysisRetail 2025: AI investment a top priority for next year, say retail bosses
Investment in AI will be central to retail strategies next year, with 35 CEOs revealing to Retail Week they are spending on various applications of the tech in a major new research paper.
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NewsOnline retail sales have grown for the first time in three years
Online UK retail sales saw growth for the first time since 2021 as sales spikes across key categories provided “optimism” for retailers ahead of the peak trading period.
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NewsStrongest retail sales growth in six months driven by autumn fashion and back-to-school
Retail sales saw the strongest growth in six months as autumn-winter apparel and back-to-school sales drove “better than expected” non-food performance.