The average unit price increase within bags and luggage contributed to current value growth in 2017. On the one hand, mid-priced and premium handbags increased due to currency devaluation resulting from the Brexit Referendum. Therefore, luxury brands...

In 2017, jewellery witnessed current value growth of 6%, with fine jewellery growing faster than costume jewellery. This was driven by an increase in the average unit price as luxury brands started to harmonise their unit prices with those overseas ...

The decision to leave the EU resulted in significant currency devaluation in 2016, and unit price increases for personal accessories. In addition, consumers’ confidence has been largely undermined by the general election in 2017, with uncertainty ...

The value growth of watches was driven by the increase in the average unit price of high-priced watches, as luxury brands started to standardise their unit prices with those overseas due to the weaker pound sterling after the EU Referendum. Moreover,...

The increasing popularity of colouring books and colouring among the general population in the UK remained prominent in 2017 driving category growth of writing instruments. Britons looking to become more creative and express themselves are adopting ...

Eyewear in the UK continued to record positive growth in both retail volume and current value terms in 2017 thanks largely to sunglasses and traditional spectacle frames giving way to new fashion-inspired designs. These designs and the emergence of ...

Eyewear products are no longer being seen as just medical devices but also a fashion statement, often being chosen to suit clothing styles. Spectacles and sunglasses are now an extension of one’s style and identity. UK eyewear retailers enjoyed solid...

A sound regulatory environment, well developed infrastructure, flexible labour market and extremely low levels of corruption make Denmark an attractive destination for business activities and place it amongst the easiest places to do business ...

The UK faces a period of uncertainty until the effects of Brexit are clearer. Consumer spending will weaken significantly but this will be partially offset by a slower pace of fiscal austerity and a more accommodative monetary policy. Increased ...

In 2016, the growth of the toys and games industry was slower than in the review period due to the weak performance of video games. While traditional toys and games grew strongly, video games software (physical) and video games hardware declined in ...

In 2016, traditional toys and games lost one percentage point compared to the previous year due to a decline in pre-school toys and slower growth of action figures and accessories. Some of the pre-school toys compete directly with apps for tablets ...

In 2016, video games in the UK saw a value decline of -1% mainly due to the sharp decline in sales of video games hardware. Despite the launch by Sony and Microsoft of PlayStation 4 Plus, PlayStation 4 Slim and Xbox One S (leading to an increase in ...

The United Kingdom (UK) has proven to be resilient and performed better than expected in the wake of the Brexit vote. However, annual real GDP growth moderated in 2016, due to lower consumer spending and continued contraction in exports. Foreign ...

Gardening saw current value growth of 3% in 2016, similar to most of the review period. Driven by increased sales in horticulture, lawn mowers and gardening power tools, interest in gardening products continues to grow after the decline in 2012....

Home furnishings saw another year of growth in the UK in 2016, partly due to building activity, especially within London and the surrounding areas. Furthermore, the kitchen is replacing the living room as the heart of the house, which benefits sales ...

If capable, UK consumers continue to prefer getting home improvement jobs done themselves. While this general tendency remained unchanged in 2016, the growing impact of do-it-for-me, due to an increasing lack of DIY skills within the younger ...

Increasingly, UK consumers like to stay inside their homes and invite friends and family over, instead of going out for a meal. Industry experts have even mentioned a trend back towards cocooning at home, as a result of happenings which have ...

Fuelled by strong economic growth, high consumer confidence and a decently performing housing market, home and garden saw another year of positive growth in 2016, particularly in gardening and home furnishings. UK consumers were keen to replace some ...

Trends such as humanisation and premiumisation are expected to grow in popularity in 2017 and a variety of cat food offering high nutritional value is expected to increase with new launches by large manufacturers such as Mars and Nestlé....

According to trends witnessed in 2016, dog food is expected to be mainly shaped by decline in the dog population in 2017 and its formation. Due to socioeconomic factors such as urbanisation and a decreasing ownership of households, small dogs (up to ...