In the third quarter of 2022, the overall GB vacancy rate decreased to 13.9%, which was 0.1 percentage points better than Q2 and 0.6 percentage points better than the same period last year. This was the fourth consecutive quarter of falling vacancy rates. All locations saw improvements in vacancy rates in Q3: Shopping Centre vacancies […]
The online retail market continued to see negative-on-negative Year-on-Year (YoY) growth in September, with UK sales down -3.3%. That’s according to the latest IMRG Capgemini Online Retail Index, which tracks online sales for 200 retailers. Though this represented a slight improvement on August’s -4.1% result, the performance was not significantly different to that recorded for […]
Sales figures are not adjusted for inflation. Given that both the September SPI (BRC) and August CPI (ONS) show inflation running at historically high levels, the small rise in sales masked a much larger drop in volumes once inflation is accounted for. Covering the five weeks 28 August – 1 October 2022 On a Total […]
Covering the five weeks 28 August – 01 October 2022 We have added an additional bullet point that provides YoY footfall changes. These figures are positive as, while retail remains below its pre-pandemic levels, it has continued to improve over the past year. In January we aim to return to focusing on YoY figures, […]
To reveal which UK cities are most inclined to shop in-person rather than online, Small Business Prices analysed the 30 most populous cities in the UK according to a range of metrics, including the level of high street spending, high street footfall and the number of retail addresses. You can view the full research here: […]
John Lewis has announced that it will continue to suspend click & collect fees until 19 October, to encourage shoppers to order ahead of Christmas. However, the home delivery expert ParcelHero argues that axing click & collect charges should be for life, not just for Christmas. It argues in-store click & collect is a key […]
Research published today by global digital commerce platform VTEX reveals new insights into the changing attitudes and expectations amongst British business buyers for their online purchases following the pandemic. The survey of 250 buyers from large and small UK businesses across a range of sectors shows they are increasingly using e-commerce platforms, with nearly six […]
During the pandemic, online grocery orders rose by more than 50% and are expected to rise further this year, according to McKinsey research. More than ever, people make day-to-day purchases online, choosing quick commerce merchants that offer speed and convenience. As people open new accounts and make faster purchases, merchants are challenged to verify identities and manage […]
Wincanton, a leading supply chain partner for UK business, has today launched its Transforming Supply Chain Resilience insight paper, which provides a unique insight into the experiences of retail and eCommerce businesses in the UK and the resilience of their supply chains. The research finds that almost all (99%) retailers polled believe improving supply chain […]
Supply constraints have increased over the past year, so retailers must lay the groundwork that will ensure adequate inventory on shelves, both physically and digitally. This is according to Andrew Blatherwick, Chairman Emeritus and Advisor at RELEX Solutions. Andrew Blatherwick stated: “In the past, suppliers have often sent representatives to work in the stores of their larger […]
