United Kingdom

Retail value sales of luxury goods in the UK grew by 7% in 2023 in current terms, to stand at GBP48.9 billion. Development was predominantly characterised by a focus on recovery and a return to customary consumer behaviour, encompassing working,…

The London in the UK report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

In 2023, the growth of hotels is being driven by a diverse range of segments. Mid-market hotels and unrated hotels have experienced a surge in demand as consumers seek more affordable accommodation options amid the cost-of-living crisis. Mid-market…

Limited-service restaurants continued to record substantial current value growth in 2023, although the number of transactions and outlets remained stagnant. This was due to multiple factors as the economic environment in the UK continued to struggle,…

The Leeds in the UK report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration, wealth…

Laundry care experienced growth in both retail volume and current value terms in the UK in 2023. Greater demand was driven by greater mobility, as consumers have returned to their normal lives. Alongside consumers needing to wash their clothes more…

Overall large cooking appliances is set to see a decline in volume terms in 2023. This is due to the expectation of solid volume declines across the board, with the strongest falls expected for categories such as built-in hobs, built-in cooker hoods,…

This briefing assesses global B2B market trends in 2024 and beyond. It is geared towards consumer goods companies that are selling into the B2B market, and provides insights into how B2B markets are developing, which countries and channels to target,…

2023 has been a positive year for total volume sales of soft drinks; however, consumers are drifting away from traditional soft drinks such as juice towards more innovative products. In 2023, most juice categories are set to increase in off-trade…

The shift in consumer preference towards preferring experiences, and products that provide experiences, such as travelling, or purchasing a home, rather than owning things, is continuing to have a negative impact on sales of jewellery in the UK.…

Polarisation is reshaping jeans in the UK, with a discernible impact on product prices and consumer preferences. The category is experiencing a notable divergence, witnessing stronger growth in both the economy and super premium segments, while…