http://www.djsresearch.co.ukMarketing RSS FeedsSun, 26 May 2013 04:42:11 CDT Market research completed by the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index has shown that public online spending increased 25% in December to £6.8bn because the snow drove shoppers indoors. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Research-Shows-December-Cold-Snap-Created-25percent-Increase-in-Online-Sales-00019 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Research-Shows-December-Cold-Snap-Created-25percent-Increase-in-Online-Sales-00019 An annual market research survey of the 50 most popular and well known UK web names has shown that the dotcom firms that dominated the charts seven years ago have disappeared. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Annual-Survey-Results-of-Top-50-UK-Web-Brands-Unveiled-00027 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Annual-Survey-Results-of-Top-50-UK-Web-Brands-Unveiled-00027 A new study by Brandchannel.com has demonstrated that the Apple continues its decade long dominance in box office films ' it appeared in more blockbuster movies in 2010 than any other brand. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Study-Finds-Apple-Still-Ranks-Top-in-Paid-Product-Placement-for-Movies-00029 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Study-Finds-Apple-Still-Ranks-Top-in-Paid-Product-Placement-for-Movies-00029 This year's UK consumer brand poll has found German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz to be the top rated winner in the 2011 Superbrands listing. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Mercedes-Benz-Takes-First-Place-in-2011-Superbrand-Poll-00030 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Mercedes-Benz-Takes-First-Place-in-2011-Superbrand-Poll-00030 For the fourth consecutive year, UK consumers in Verdict Research's annual poll have voted department store chain John Lewis as their favourite retailer. The market research, conducted on 6,000 people, also saw furniture giant IKEA in second place and John Lewis's sister company Waitrose, in close pursuit at third. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/New-Poll-Sees-John-Lewis-in-Top-Place-as-UKs-Favourite-Retailer-00031 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/New-Poll-Sees-John-Lewis-in-Top-Place-as-UKs-Favourite-Retailer-00031 A global poll conducted as part of Millward Brown's Value-D study has found Amazon to be the top rated brand for best value globally. The online retail giant garnered the highest score for both desirability and competitive pricing. The report revealed that despite the current economic climate, low prices aren't enough to win over the majority of customers - brands need to focus on building desire. It also demonstrated that discount brands can be perceived by consumers as low value if they don't create appeal, while expensive brands that cultivate desire are often seen as good value. Only 7% of the consumers surveyed said they make purchases based on price alone, while a total of 81% voted the reliability of a brand as an important reason to purchase. The runners-up to Amazon at top place in the poll are, consecutively, Colgate, Nokia Pampers, Visa, Coca-Cola, Microsoft and McDonald's. The UK's Top 10 Value-D brands saw Amazon.co.uk, Colgate, Microsoft, Ebay and Asda ranking in the top five. This current study forms a sub-group of Millward Brown's BrandZ Report, which will be released in May. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Amazon-Rated-Best-Value-Brand-in-the-World-00041 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Amazon-Rated-Best-Value-Brand-in-the-World-00041 A study of 2,000 consumers by EPiServer has shown that UK retailers are failing to provide an engaging online shopping experience that meets the expectations of consumers. The websites that were rated in the survey came from the Hitwise Top 50 Hot Shops List and included Amazon, Apple, Argos, and Play.com. The research also revealed that the majority of retailers fail to take advantage of social commerce and other important features such as recommendations, reviews and social media sharing links. A total of 88% of those surveyed said that user reviews were vital or important to their online shopping experience, but only 42% of retailers provided them. Vice President of Marketing Europe at EPiServer, Maria Wasing, commented: 'UK retailers need to develop their websites to provide more engaging, social features and content that will keep consumers on a site until a point of conversion or entice them to return if they leave the site. There are major challenges ahead for retailers in this fast-evolving digital age. The ones that tap into the power of the 'social-web and social commerce' to gain traffic, loyalty and revenue will be the ones that succeed.' Looking the four areas of overall web experience, browsing, buying and after-sales, online retailers scored an average of 63%. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Study-Finds-Top-UK-Online-Retailers-Not-Meeting-Customer-Expectations-00043 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Study-Finds-Top-UK-Online-Retailers-Not-Meeting-Customer-Expectations-00043 The CBI's latest Distributive Trades Survey has found that UK retail sales took a dip this month, compared to the growth seen during May. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/June-Retail-Sales-Take-Dive-as-Britons-Tighten-their-Belts-00116 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/June-Retail-Sales-Take-Dive-as-Britons-Tighten-their-Belts-00116 Market research by online retail giant eBay has shown that there has been a major boost in Internet sales since the recession, allowing some online start-ups to achieve consumer revenues of more than £100,000. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/eBay-Survey-Reveals-Soar-in-Online-Retail-Popularity-Since-Recession-00120 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/eBay-Survey-Reveals-Soar-in-Online-Retail-Popularity-Since-Recession-00120 In the run-up to the festive season, the HSBC Christmas Spending Survey has uncovered the shopping plans for Britons this year. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Reveals-this-Years-UK-Christmas-Spending-Habits-00208 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Reveals-this-Years-UK-Christmas-Spending-Habits-00208 A poll carried out by analysts Sidona Group as part of National Customer Service Week has found that there is a 'clear need' for enhanced staff training in preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Poll-Finds-UK-Needs-To-Improve-Customer-Service-Ahead-of-2012-Olympics-00213 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Poll-Finds-UK-Needs-To-Improve-Customer-Service-Ahead-of-2012-Olympics-00213 A survey by business analytics company SAS has shown that retailers should focus on the male demographic in the run-up to Christmas as it is men who will be doing much of the shopping while their female counterparts ready the home, organise decorations, wrap presents and prepare food. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Results-Indicate-Retailers-Should-Target-Men-for-Christmas-Buying-00224 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Results-Indicate-Retailers-Should-Target-Men-for-Christmas-Buying-00224 A Money Mood Survey of 1,000 adults on behalf of Legal & General has found that a third of British households will be tightening their purse strings this upcoming festive season. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Finds-Many-Britons-Planning-to-Spend-Less-this-Christmas-00232 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Finds-Many-Britons-Planning-to-Spend-Less-this-Christmas-00232 It has been announced this week that Amazon UK has yet again won the top spot for most popular retail website in the IMRG Experian Hot Shop survey. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Hot-Shop-Survey-Uncovers-Most-Up-and-Coming-Online-Retail-Brands-00233 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Hot-Shop-Survey-Uncovers-Most-Up-and-Coming-Online-Retail-Brands-00233 The latest market research by communications regulator Ofcom has discovered that Britons are increasingly using the Internet to obtain all manner of goods and services, including online TV. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Finds-UK-Has-Highest-Rates-of-Online-Shopping-in-17-Countries-00255 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Finds-UK-Has-Highest-Rates-of-Online-Shopping-in-17-Countries-00255 A Citizens Advice Scotland survey has revealed that people in rural Scotland are being given the short end of the stick compared to the rest of the nation when it comes to online delivery this Christmas. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Uncovers-Unfair-Online-Delivery-Practises-to-People-in-Rural-Scotland-00256 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Uncovers-Unfair-Online-Delivery-Practises-to-People-in-Rural-Scotland-00256 A survey of over 1,000 food and grocery shoppers by IGD ShopperVista has found that UK consumers are starting to feel more positive ' many indicate they have adapted to the current economic reality and believe they have weathered the worst part of the financial downturn. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Market-Research-Sees-UK-Shoppers-Feeling-More-Upbeat-00298 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Market-Research-Sees-UK-Shoppers-Feeling-More-Upbeat-00298 A European survey of more than 3,000 dog owners by the Cesar organisation has found Britain to be less dog friendly than Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Finds-UK-Retail-Venues-Losing-Customers-from-Unfriendly-Dog-Policy-00306 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Finds-UK-Retail-Venues-Losing-Customers-from-Unfriendly-Dog-Policy-00306 According to a study by WorldPay which polled 2,000 Britons who've bought goods online in the last 12 months, Internet shoppers spend an average of £3,370 a year. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Market-Research-Uncovers-Continued-Growth-of-UK-Online-Shopping-00312 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Market-Research-Uncovers-Continued-Growth-of-UK-Online-Shopping-00312 Market research by the Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB) has uncovered the extent of British mobile habits. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/New-IAB-Survey-Reveals-Increasing-Surge-in-Mobile-Retail-Popularity-00318 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/New-IAB-Survey-Reveals-Increasing-Surge-in-Mobile-Retail-Popularity-00318 A poll of 2,000 Britons by Douwe Egberts has discovered that the nation is spending at least £15,600 in coffee shops over a lifetime. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Poll-Finds-Brits-Spending-15,600-pounds-at-Coffee-Shops-Due-to-Lack-of-Know-How-00325 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Poll-Finds-Brits-Spending-15,600-pounds-at-Coffee-Shops-Due-to-Lack-of-Know-How-00325 A survey by MasterCard has revealed where small businesses and private sellers are falling down in their online customer experience. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Poll-Finds-UK-Shoppers-Want-Improvement-to-Online-Checkout-Process-00380 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Poll-Finds-UK-Shoppers-Want-Improvement-to-Online-Checkout-Process-00380 A new opinion poll of more than 11,000 people by Which? has uncovered the best and worst store retailers in the UK. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Market-Research-Reveals-Top-Rated-and-Worst-Performing-UK-Retailers-00367 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Market-Research-Reveals-Top-Rated-and-Worst-Performing-UK-Retailers-00367 A survey by MasterCard has revealed where small businesses and private sellers are falling down in their online customer experience. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Poll-Finds-UK-Shoppers-Want-Improvement-to-Online-Checkout-Process-00380 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Poll-Finds-UK-Shoppers-Want-Improvement-to-Online-Checkout-Process-00380 An online poll of 1,000 UK consumers and 1,000 French consumers on behalf of call centre software provider Eptica has discovered a rise is complaints against service providers on social media platforms, however they appear to be falling on deaf ears. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Consumer-Complaints-Not-Being-Heeded-by-Companies-Finds-Online-Poll-00414 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Consumer-Complaints-Not-Being-Heeded-by-Companies-Finds-Online-Poll-00414 According to a new report from an independent agency specialising in shopper research, cheap goods are not the 'be all' for UK consumers. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-on-Consumer-Attitudes-to-Value-Gives-Retailers-Wakeup-Call-00407 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-on-Consumer-Attitudes-to-Value-Gives-Retailers-Wakeup-Call-00407 According to market research by energy firm E.ON, modern girls are more interested in computers than Barbies. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Insight-Study-Shows-Dominance-of-Electronic-Gadget-Play-amongst-UK-Children-00783 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Insight-Study-Shows-Dominance-of-Electronic-Gadget-Play-amongst-UK-Children-00783 A survey of 400 Americans, carried out by 'Ask Your Target Market', recently enquired about participation in loyalty card schemes. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Research-Gives-Insight-In-To-Customer-Loyalty-Schemes-00800 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Research-Gives-Insight-In-To-Customer-Loyalty-Schemes-00800 A new poll by women's fashion retailer Lovarni.com, which looked into UK social shopping habits, has revealed that despite living in an 'age of interconnectivity', many women prefer to keep tight-lipped about where they find their fashion bargains online - for fear of friends stealing their style. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Social-Shopping-Poll-Finds-Women-Keeping-Tight-Lipped-about-Fashion-Bargains-00823 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Social-Shopping-Poll-Finds-Women-Keeping-Tight-Lipped-about-Fashion-Bargains-00823 A shopper insights study by global consumer engagement and incentives company Parago has revealed that the majority of UK consumers have grown more price sensitive in the last twelve months, prompting an eagerness to hunt down bargains and make careful price comparisons before completing a purchase. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Insight-Survey-Finds-UK-Shoppers-are-Mad-for-Discounts-00832 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Insight-Survey-Finds-UK-Shoppers-are-Mad-for-Discounts-00832 A survey on behalf of online auction site eBay has resulted in the estimation that the popularity of social shopping is set to more-than double by 2014. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Shows-Rapid-Rise-of-Social-Media-Popularity-amongst-Shoppers-00857 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Shows-Rapid-Rise-of-Social-Media-Popularity-amongst-Shoppers-00857 A nationwide poll by YouGov on behalf of business law firm DWF has discovered that 45% of UK shoppers support longer Sunday opening hours on a permanent basis, instead of just during the recent London 2012 Olympic Games. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Poll-Finds-UK-Public-Keen-on-Longer-Sunday-Shopping-Hours-00880 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Poll-Finds-UK-Public-Keen-on-Longer-Sunday-Shopping-Hours-00880 A recent survey of more than 4,000 consumers by Market Force has shown that the flood of promotions by rival supermarkets actually confuses and frustrates many shoppers. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Finds-Britons-Unimpressed-by-Gimmicky-Supermarket-Promotions-00888 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Finds-Britons-Unimpressed-by-Gimmicky-Supermarket-Promotions-00888 A global, year-long study into the retail habits and satisfaction levels of consumers by design consultancy Fitch has made some interesting discoveries about British shoppers. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/International-Market-Research-Reveals-Shopping-Preferences-of-Britons-00902 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/International-Market-Research-Reveals-Shopping-Preferences-of-Britons-00902 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/CBI-Research-Study-Reports-Strong-Increase-In-Sales-Figures-00970 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/CBI-Research-Study-Reports-Strong-Increase-In-Sales-Figures-00970 A study of statistics compiled by The Sunday Express has shown that Asda will be offering the cheapest Christmas dinner this year, with families on the lookout for a budget option in these tough economic times. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Study-Shows-Supermarkets-Battle-To-Offer-Budget-Christmas-Dinner-00975 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Study-Shows-Supermarkets-Battle-To-Offer-Budget-Christmas-Dinner-00975 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Market-Research-Finds-Online-Retailers-at-Risk-by-Getting-Deliveries-Wrong-00978 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Market-Research-Finds-Online-Retailers-at-Risk-by-Getting-Deliveries-Wrong-00978 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Poll-Demonstrates-Customer-Feedback-is-Key-to-Retailer-Success-00981 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Poll-Demonstrates-Customer-Feedback-is-Key-to-Retailer-Success-00981 A survey conducted by Poundland has discovered that shoppers are timing their visit to their local supermarket store in search of the cheapest and best deals on their grocery shopping. 32% admitted to doing this around the prime times when supermarkets are likely to cut the prices of their perishable products, mainly food, and products reaching their sell by date. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Study-Reveals-Shoppers-Take-Time-To-Find-Best-Deals-00985 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Study-Reveals-Shoppers-Take-Time-To-Find-Best-Deals-00985 A recent study commissioned by Gadget Show Live Christmas has revealed Britain is a nation of 'Goofs' - Gadget Obsessed Over Fifties. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Reveals-Gadgets-Proving-Popular-With-Older-Generations-00988 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Reveals-Gadgets-Proving-Popular-With-Older-Generations-00988 Figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) suggest that more than one in ten shops in shopping centres and high streets are currently empty, representing the highest level of unoccupied retail space since the body began collecting data in July 2011. Nationwide, the rate of vacancy in town centres was 11.3%, although this peaked in Northern Ireland where one in five shops were closed. Wales (15.1%) and The North and Yorkshire (14.6%) also demonstrated above average levels of vacancy. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Market-Research-Shows-More-Than-1-in-10-Shops-Empty-00999 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Market-Research-Shows-More-Than-1-in-10-Shops-Empty-00999 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Global-Insight-Study-Shows-Disconnect-Between-Consumer-Intention-and-Behaviour-01018 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Global-Insight-Study-Shows-Disconnect-Between-Consumer-Intention-and-Behaviour-01018 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Retail-Survey-Highlights-Consistent-Rise-in-E-commerce-Popularity-01029 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Retail-Survey-Highlights-Consistent-Rise-in-E-commerce-Popularity-01029 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Market-Research-Shows-Rise-in-Britons-Choosing-Counterfeit-Goods-01033 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Market-Research-Shows-Rise-in-Britons-Choosing-Counterfeit-Goods-01033 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Finds-Britons-Keen-to-Pull-a-Sickie-to-Finish-Christmas-Shop-01041 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Finds-Britons-Keen-to-Pull-a-Sickie-to-Finish-Christmas-Shop-01041 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Consumer-Research-Sees-Most-Britons-Still-Keen-on-In-Store-Shopping-over-Online-01049 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Consumer-Research-Sees-Most-Britons-Still-Keen-on-In-Store-Shopping-over-Online-01049 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Xmas-Customer-Satisfaction-Survey-Ranks-Best-Worst-Online-Retailers-01055 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Xmas-Customer-Satisfaction-Survey-Ranks-Best-Worst-Online-Retailers-01055 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Market-Research-Discovers-Hike-in-Retail-Crime-and-Associated-Costs-01079 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Market-Research-Discovers-Hike-in-Retail-Crime-and-Associated-Costs-01079 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Poll-Uncovers-the-Gifts-Women-Most-Despise-on-Valentines-Day-01104 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Poll-Uncovers-the-Gifts-Women-Most-Despise-on-Valentines-Day-01104 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Online-Survey-Sees-Many-Britons-Succumb-to-Buying-Fake-Fashion-01106 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Online-Survey-Sees-Many-Britons-Succumb-to-Buying-Fake-Fashion-01106 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Poll-Reveals-Customer-Satisfaction-Ratings-on-UK-Supermarket-Giants-01111 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Poll-Reveals-Customer-Satisfaction-Ratings-on-UK-Supermarket-Giants-01111 A report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the Local Data Company has shown a tenfold increase in high street store closures in the last year. Their report shows the net number of store closures was 1779 in 2012 which is an increase of more than 1000% on the figure of 174 for 2011. With the recent collapses of HMV, Blockbuster, and Jessops, they added that the number of stores closed by retail chains could double to 28 a day in 2013 from 14 a day in 2011. Perhaps emblematic of times of economic struggle, the report showed that payday loan stores (20% increase in high street presence) and pawn shops (13% increase) are the fastest growing retailers on the high street while card shops, computer game shops, and health food shops are the most depleted. Card shops suffered a net fall of 188 shops (23% drop), mainly due to Clinton Cards going bust in 2012, while Game going under significantly contributed to a 45% fall in high street computer game outlets. Mike Jervis, insolvency partner and retail specialist at PwC, said: "2012 saw more retail chains go into insolvency than ever before. The failed chains generally shared two problems ' too many stores and too little multichannel activity." The survey, which drew data from 500 towns and cities, also showed that the number of store closures outstripped the number of store openings in every region in the country. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Market-Research-Suggests-High-Street-To-Continue-Suffering-As-Closures-Could-Reach-28-A-Day-01120 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Market-Research-Suggests-High-Street-To-Continue-Suffering-As-Closures-Could-Reach-28-A-Day-01120 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Uncovers-Retailers-Voted-Top-for-Helping-Cash-Strapped-Consumers-01121 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Uncovers-Retailers-Voted-Top-for-Helping-Cash-Strapped-Consumers-01121 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Opinion-Survey-Reveals-Mothers-Day-Buying-Trends-01128 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Opinion-Survey-Reveals-Mothers-Day-Buying-Trends-01128 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Consumer-Study-Reveals-Top-Annoyances-Suffered-by-High-Street-Shoppers-01141 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Consumer-Study-Reveals-Top-Annoyances-Suffered-by-High-Street-Shoppers-01141 A survey commissioned by Santander bank has revealed that Britons are increasingly happy to do all their shopping, including non-food items, at supermarkets. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Sees-UK-Consumers-Increasingly-Opting-for-Supermarket-One-Stop-Shop-01158 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Survey-Sees-UK-Consumers-Increasingly-Opting-for-Supermarket-One-Stop-Shop-01158 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Consumer-Survey-Reveals-Highest-and-Lowest-Rated-High-Street-Brands-01187 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/RetailMarketResearchInsightsAndFindings/article/Consumer-Survey-Reveals-Highest-and-Lowest-Rated-High-Street-Brands-01187