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A survey has revealed a major shift in payment preferences, indicating that Apple Pay and Contactless Payments will soon overtake cash payments in physical stores, with 87 per cent of face-to-face payments in the UK in 2022 being contactless.

CMA's concerns over unequal promotion on Amazon Marketplace have led the e-commerce platform to commit to ensuring Amazon third-party sellers are better treated.

Recent research has shed light on the shifting trends, indicating a rise in remote work and an increasing preference for second-hand shopping among UK consumers.

The British berry sector is confronting a critical challenge as retailers fail to keep pace with growers' increasing production costs.

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Makip exposes that the majority of UK online shoppers are worried about the environmental consequences of ordering multiple clothing items in various sizes.

According to a recent report, UK consumers are growing disinterested in the influencer culture, with many unfollowing accounts that portray unrealistic lifestyles.

According to CMA, competition in the UK grocery retail industry will keep price increases low, despite food and grocery costs at historically high levels.

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According to Kanta, a market research company, there was a significant 1.6 percentage point decline in grocery inflation towards the first week in July.

According to a recent study, the increasing adoption of the metaverse and AI-powered chatbots is reshaping how UK consumers engage with brands during purchases.

Inflation in the UK fell to 7.9 per cent in June 2023 from 8.7 per cent in May, marking the lowest rate since March 2022, as reported by the Office for National Statistics.

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The UK food and consumer goods business is facing challenges, including inflation and labour shortages, according to the Institute of Grocery Distribution.

A recent report has exposed the overstocking challenge facing UK retailers, which has led to millions in lost income and jeopardised their financial stability.

UK customers are losing confidence in residential parcel delivery due to concerns about sustainability and deteriorating services.

Online retailers fall short of Google's high search relevancy standards, with "search relevancy" leading the difficulty list for 85 per cent of UK retailers.

The UK retail warehousing sector is witnessing a decline in vacancy rates as retailers capitalise on the availability of second-hand items resulting from administrations and CVAs.

UK online retailers have increased their spending on advertising, inventory and software in Q2 2023 driven by a 15 per cent YoY increase in inventory investment.

UK online retail revenue saw a 1.2 per cent year-on-year decline in June, marking the 26th month of negative growth in a row, according to IMRG Online Retail Index.

The UK food and drink sector is projected to reach £315.2 billion by 2028, a 19 per cent increase from 2023, according to IGD.

Retail sales saw a slight improvement in June, with like-for-like (LFL) sales increasing by only 1.9 per cent, according to the latest data from BDO LLP.

The UK government is set to require fuel retailers to publicly disclose their prices in an effort to increase transparency and give consumers more control.

Oceans' experts have identified sustainable shopping practices as key to preventing harsh climatic changes while highlighting key areas of eco-friendly consumerism.

The rising cost of living is driving consumers to search for cheaper personal goods online, with a recent survey showing more UK customers now shop online post-COVID.

CTSI survey revealed widespread complaints about the sale of sub-standard products on Facebook, with experts highlighting its quality control system weaknesses.

UK retail sales experienced an unexpected increase of 0.3% in May, as experts identify King's coronation and warmer weather as possible reasons.

A survey revealed a prevailing sentiment among respondents that convenience stores tend to overcharge customers due to their higher prices.

A new report into access to space in the UK has found planning laws have created a distorted market that incentivises landlords to keep properties empty.