Streetwear has garnered a lot of attention recently. While many have underestimated the segment and culture, this all changed when the Carlyle Group bought a 50% stake in Supreme for $500 million, putting the brand’s valuation at over $1.1 billion
Read MoreOnly two years ago the idea of mainstream, gender-neutral clothing ranges for children seemed a long way off.But today gender-neutral is now being billed as the new normal, with ranges available from many leading retailers such as ASOS, River Island and John Lewis.
Read MoreRetail sales at airports have been on an upward trajectory. Compared with high street retailers, retail spend continues to grow year on year and the global duty-free industry is expected to reach $67bn by 2020, up from $48bn in 2016.
Read MoreWhile the overall UK fitness market continues to grow, the most exciting innovations have come from premium fitness classes. This segment of the market has recently been attracting investors’ cash.
Read MoreTechnology, more than ever before, is shaping fan experiences both in and outside stadia. Going to a sporting event today is not just about watching the game
Read MoreAthleisure may have driven the UK sportswear market to reach the heady heights of £2.5 billion in 2017, but as well as some obvious winners, there are also some notable losers, with more change to come.
Read MoreA recent Royal Mail survey of 1500 online shoppers found they made, on average, 80% of their non-grocery purchases online.
Read MoreThe M&S “14 store closure” announcement was greeted with trepidation in the press last week but FSP wanted to dig deeper and really understand the business logic to the decision, allied to the impact on customers.
Read MoreeSports, or competitive video gaming, may conjure up images of pallid teenagers hitting their keyboards until the early hours of the morning, but it is an industry projected to be worth over £1bn by 2020
Read MoreThose of you who have seen our articles this month, will have read how restaurateurs and outlet operators can pep up their propositions through ‘add-ons’ like click and collect and Instagram-ready makeovers.
Read MoreTabletop tablets are becoming a common sight at casual dining restaurants, but do they contribute to happier customers and higher spending?
Read MoreThere has been a significant recent growth in the meal kit delivery market, but who is using them, and is this growth sustainable?
Read MoreInstagram and other social media platforms are changing eating out. A restaurant’s aesthetic appeal used to be secondary in importance behind food quality; now, the photogenic necessity of both interior design and food presentation are at the forefront of new restaurateurs’ minds.
Read MoreIs Click & Collect a remedy for the beleaguered restaurant market? An established model in retail, Click & Collect is increasingly being deployed by restaurants.
Read MoreDespite a volatile year for retailers, the good news is that consumers anticipate spending the same amount as last year on Christmas gifts. This year, more consumers took advantage of Black Friday discounts with an increase in the number purchasing gifts during the event.
Read MoreIs AR the solution to the sluggish growth of online makeup sales? Many major beauty brands and retailers (including Estée Lauder, L’Oréal and Sephora) have introduced augmented reality experiences to their websites and mobile apps.
Read MoreThe only thing better than clear skin is clear pricing, according to clinical skincare start-ups. Brandon Truaxe, the founder of Deciem, believes that the beauty industry is “a scam”...
Read MoreThe future is bright for value retail, with the UK discount retail market forecast to grow by nearly 40% in the next five years
Read MoreChristmas came early this year, with some retailers starting sales as early as September. For many, the Christmas sales period will stretch for several weeks
Read MoreThe lure of a low price is a powerful thing. It catches the eye; it makes a consumer think twice and stop to investigate further.
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