2024 Trends in Retail The economic picture…  2023 was beset by a set of trends in retail. The twin issues of high inflation coupled with stagnant economic growth has damaged consumer spending power. Whilst inflation is expected to fall back toward the Bank of...

The retail sector has faced many challenges in recent years. The hangover left by the pandemic and supply chain issues was starting to clear, before inflationary pressures delivered another hammer blow to the sector at the beginning of last year. Increased costs for businesses,...

The retail sector is busier than ever with continuous M&A activity and consolidations. Retail Sector reported M&A activity is up by 30% vs pre pandemic levels. The retail headlines this year have been mostly dominated by news of mergers and acquisitions: Asda and petrol...

Today officially sees the end of summer and all the demands on the summer period. The rush for getaway escapes, ice creams, beer gardens and BBQ food moves on to a new season. All organisations will know they go through periods where demand is...