Pragma is delighted to announce its partnership with Barclays Market and Customer Insights, a collaboration that will provide a greater understanding of customer behaviour and requirements.
Read MoreThe 2019 Global Consumer Report created by Pragma and The Ebeltoft Group studies consumers in select markets to uncover their behaviors and attitudes and shares the insights across the world. This report links the four key trends to the innovation cases in Global Retail Trends & Innovations 2019.
Read MoreThe emergence of the furniture rental market, worth an estimated $742m in the US market alone last year, can be attributed as much to modern-day economic necessity as to shifting consumer attitudes.
Read MoreRecently there has been a proliferation of fast fashion retailers launching homewares ranges through private labels.
Read MoreThis month we look at the Retail 100, analyse performance and news and assess retailer births and deaths.
Read MoreSingle-product brands selling direct to consumers (D2C) is not a new phenomenon in the home and furniture market. But is it a sustainable business model?
Read MoreAlex Avery explores how airport retail needs to adapt, moving from commoditised, functional retail towards one invested in sensory engagement and emotion.
Read MoreAmong avid consumers in the luxury space, a brand can be akin to a sport or religion, engendering a fierce sense of personal attachment and loyal following.
Read MoreThe recent tide of activity around women's empowerment and the rise of the #metoo and Time's Up movements which came to prominence in the film industry is now penetrating the fashion industry.
Read MoreThis week we consider the increase in demand for clothing which delivers a winning blend of style and cutting edge functionality – a trend particularly resonant among active, male apparel consumers.
Read MoreA special edition of The Pragmatist to celebrate International Women's Day.
Read MoreWe analyse retailer accounts to understand their financial health and sustainability of UK retailers.
Read MoreBy 2022 the global second-hand market is forecast to hit $400 billion, in contrast to the global luxury market, which is only expected to reach $305 billion.
Read MoreDownload our Global Retail Trends & Innovations 2019 report.
Read MoreThe appeal of the franchising sector has contributed to its resilience in the face of economic headwinds.
Read MoreWith #wellness reaching over 24.6m posts on Instagram, the promoting of self-wellness and leading a healthy lifestyle has never been so prominent.
Read MoreDespite the well-documented problems in the domestic market, some UK retailers continue to grow and expand onto the global stage through franchise partnerships.
Read MoreWe analyse retailer accounts to understand their financial health and sustainability of UK retailers.
Read MoreIncreased online penetration and smartphone ownership in the world's emerging markets have created potentially lucrative opportunities for ecommerce operators.
Read MoreWith more than 3.5 million Brits identifying themselves as vegans and more than 71m #vegan posts on Instagram, plant-based diets can now officially be considered cool.
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