The 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Read MoreIn recent years there has been a surge in solo dining.
Read MoreThe desire for unique experiences is driving the creation of some unusual F&B concepts.
Read MoreDelivery is the fast-mover of foodservice. The UK market for dining at home has grown 73% over the past decade, reaching £4.2bn. But as competition intensifies, can the big fish keep a hold of their gains?
Read MoreWith the holidays nearly upon us, we are pleased to present our Christmas infographic for 2018.
Read MoreThe demise of Toys R Us is an opportunity for the remaining UK toy retailers.
Read MoreSeveral mainstream retailers have recently released clothing ranges catering for children with disabilities, a market historically underserved and dominated by specialist retailers.
Read MoreThe trend for parents to splash out on prams and buggies is not a new one, but recently we have seen spending hit new levels.