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Consumers not satisfied with shopping experience

According to a new report into UK buying habits, almost 75 percent of UK consumers are “dissatisfied” with some aspect of the shopping experience, with a third finding shopping to be far less enjoyable than it was five years ago. These findings in the Unfaithful Consumer report, commissioned by Webloyalty and carried out by retail research...

Retail

UK consumers predicted to spend 16 billion pounds this Christmas season

It seems as if the world's current affairs will have little impact on consumer spend this Christmas, as UK consumers are forecast to spend 16 billion pounds during the holiday season. This is 201 million pounds more than consumers in the UK spent last Christmas, according to data from retail firm Conlumino. Although the increase in spend is only...

Fashion

Nearly 1 in 10 UK consumers fear overspending on Black Friday

Whilst the majority of data indicates that this year's holiday shopping spree Black Friday will lead to all time high record in consumer expenditure, this could spell disaster for some UK consumers Christmas shopping budget. With close to one in ten UK consumers fearing they will spend more than they can afford on Black Friday this year, which...

Retail

Christmas spending to reach 16.5 billion pounds

The overall festive budget is getting bigger and expected to reach 16.5 billion pounds, up by 2.5 percent on last year’s Christmas spending, according to new research from e-commerce partner Webloyalty. The research undertaken by Conlumino reveals that 17.6 percent of UK consumers plan to spend more on Christmas gifts this year, with the...

Retail

Poor mobile connectivity costing retailers up to 1.2 billion pounds

UK retailers may be missing out on as much as 1.2 billion pounds in sales due to abandoned mobile purchases, according to new research from e-commerce service Webloyalty. Together with retail expert Conlumino they surveyed over 2,000 UK consumers this August to discover that 85.7 percent have had to abandon a purchase via phone or tablet, with...

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Spend for Plus-Size Fashion to hit 5.4 billion pounds in 2015

With obesity and overweight rates throughout the UK continuing to increase year after year, the demand for plus-size fashion ranges is set to surge. Nearly a quarter of UK consumers purchased plus-size clothing over the past year and UK shoppers are set to spend 5.4 billion pounds on plus-size clothing this year according to Conlumino, a clear...

Fashion

UK parents to spend 1.45 billion pounds on Back to School

As the days grow shorter and the leaves begin to change color, the younger part of the nations prepares to return to school after the summer holiday. Although most students are keen to return to school with a new gadget to show off, parents in the UK would rather invest in high quality school uniforms and sportswear, according to the latest data...

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How the Selfie Effect is Disrupting the Industry

London - To say that the rise of the selfie has had a major impact on how we perceive ourselves and others around us would be nothing short of an understatement. However, up until recently, the impact this self-photographing trend has made upon the fashion industry remained an unexplored grey area. But as online fashion sales continue to boom...

Retail

National Living Wage may negatively impact independent retailers

The Chancellor used his first Conservative Budget to cut benefits for low-paid employees whilst introducing a National Living Wage which will force businesses to pay them more. However, a number of retail analysts have warned that this new wage may have a "devastating impact" on independent retailers and may lead to price increases for...

Retail|REPORT

Modern shopping trips can last up to four hours

UK consumers can spend up to four hours, or 247 minutes browsing, researching, and purchasing during a single shopping trip. According to the newest report from Hammerson, retail property specialist, and Conlumino, retail consultant, nearly 40 percent of the four hour shopping trip is actually spent in store. Entitled ’Shopper Tribes,’ the...

Retail

UK consumers to spend 684 million pounds on Father's Day

As the UK economy continues to show signs of recovery and real wage growth begins to outstrop inflation, more and more consumers find themselves with larger levels of disposable incomes. With Father's day just around the corner, retail research agency Conlumino predicts fathers throughout the country will enjoy the benefit as total retail spend...

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The inside intel on menswear during London Collections: Men

On the dawn of London Collections: Men, the international kick off for men’s fashion weeks around the world, FashionUnited took a closer look at the menswear market in the UK to better understand what makes LC:M tick. Below we have compiled a list with the top-need-to-know facts anyone who is anybody should know about the menswear in the UK and...