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March 6, 2023
Is Retail Therapy Real?
Lots of us find treating ourselves therapeutic. But is ‘retail therapy’ a real thing?
February 20, 2023
Coffee shop working - can it make you more productive?
Due to the pandemic, millions of us changed the way we work. We’re more flexible with working hours and locations, and for many this includes frequent work from places like coffee shops. But are there reasons behind this choice?
January 3, 2023
Supporting pubs in Dry January
January can be a tough time of year for hospitality, especially pubs. That's why it's so important that we continue to support them.
November 11, 2022
What can retailers learn from LEGO?
We scour the latest YouGov data to find out which retail brand is Britain’s favourite and what others can learn from them.
September 23, 2022
Which dining brands are Brits loving right now?
Kentucky Fried Chicken and a Pizza Hut - We dig through the latest YouGov data to find which dining brands are most popular in the UK and how generations differ in their food-out favourites.
September 2, 2022
Economic turmoil looms, so why are UK shoppers keeping calm and carrying on?
Prices are rising, but so too is consumer confidence. As we wave goodbye to Summer, we look at how shoppers are feeling and behaving.
August 19, 2022
Is hospitality in for a roaring summer success or will the sector feel the heat?
Workin’ 9 to 5 - Heatwaves, staffing struggles, and fans watching the Lionesses in their local.
July 26, 2022
6 trends for retailers to look out for throughout the rest of 2022
Amidst a mixed bag of sector news, the future still looks exciting.
July 11, 2022
The UK’s largest pub opens in Waterloo
Waterloo is home to the UK’s largest pub, run by craft beer brewer and operator BrewDog.
June 23, 2022
Are retail brands diversifying?
As the weather and rail strikes impact footfall, some retail brands are diversifying