Retail Market Research Insights And Findings
Retail Market Research
Below you will find the latest retail market research insights, retail news and research findings. The most recent retail articles can be found at the top of the page.
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UK card spending falls to lowest level since 2021 as consumer confidence falters, according to recent research
January 2026
UK card spending falls to lowest level since 2021 as consumer confidence falters, according to recent research:Research undertaken by Barclays in the latter part of 2025 shows that consumer card spending fell -1.1% year on year, marking the steepest decline… Read more...
Three-quarters of retail workers experience intimidating or violent behaviour, according to new research
December 2025
Three-quarters of retail workers experience intimidating or violent behaviour, according to new research: A recent survey has highlighted the alarming levels of verbal and physical assaults experienced by retail workers. Over three-quarters (77%) have reported… Read more...
Recent survey indicates that older consumers are the most price conscious
November 2025
Recent survey indicates that older consumers are the most price conscious: A research study commissioned to explore brand loyalty has identified older shoppers (55+) as the age group who are most likely to be price sensitive and who stick to brands they know… Read more...
UK parcel lockers see huge increase in usage, new research discovers
October 2025
UK parcel lockers see huge increase in usage, new research discovers: Over the past year, more than 115 million parcels were returned or delivered through parcel lockers in the UK; this constitutes 7% of all online orders (87 million) and 12% of all online… Read more...
50% of independent retailers have considered closing amid declining footfall and escalating costs, according to a recent survey
July 2025
50% of independent retailers have considered closing amid declining footfall and escalating costs, according to a recent survey: A survey of independent retailers in the UK has shown that many are struggling to stay on the high street, citing declining footfall,… Read more...
UK shoppers prefer free delivery over delivery speed, survey finds
March 2024
UK shoppers prefer free delivery over delivery speed: A recent survey by YouGov has found that UK shoppers prefer free delivery over delivery speed, with 69% of consumers saying they would prioritise free delivery over items being sent to them more quickly.… Read more...
