Tag: UK

Michael Gunther

Sep 3, 2026 | 5 minutes read | Insight Flash

Shein made its long-awaited public market debut in Hong Kong this week, coming as the company faces a more challenging growth environment, with Consu...

Michael Gunther

Jul 27, 2026 | 5 minutes read | Insight Flash

Shein's share of UK apparel, accessories, and footwear spending has climbed from 1.8% in 2022Q1 to 7.6% in 2026Q2, well above its 5.0% share in the U...

Sarah Hoskins

Jun 5, 2026 | 5 minutes read | Insight Flash

UK retailers are pushing the government to act on a customs loophole that has handed Chinese fast-fashion giants a structural cost advantage. Consume...

Sarah Hoskins

May 12, 2026 | 5 minutes read | Insight Flash

McDonald's UK delivered a strong Q1 2026, with sales rising 7.8% year-over-year. The company credits new menu additions, including the McGriddle, the...

Matthew Volpe

Jan 16, 2026 | 5 minutes read | Insight Market Hit

UK home furnishings retailer Dunelm (DNLM) reported disappointing results for its fiscal 2026Q2 this morning, with total sales growth of +1.6% over t...

Harsh Masher

Nov 21, 2025 | 5 minutes read | Insight Flash

Secondhand-fashion online marketplace Vinted is exploring a share sale that could value the company at €8 billion, underscoring the resale market's...

Harsh Masher

Oct 28, 2025 | 5 minutes read | Insight Flash

The UK Treasury is expected to close a tax loophole that allows overseas retailers to send small packages worth less than £135 to the UK without bei...

Harsh Masher

Sep 22, 2025 | 5 minutes read | Insight Flash

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Matthew Volpe

Aug 19, 2025 | 5 minutes read | Insight Flash

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Matthew Volpe

Jul 22, 2025 | 5 minutes read | Insight Market Hit

The UK grocery space has become increasingly competitive in recent years, as tighter consumer budgets and aggressive pricing strategies from discount...

Matthew Volpe

Jul 16, 2025 | 5 minutes read | Insight Market Hit

UK discounter B&M reported disappointing results for its April - June quarter in a trading update yesterday, sending shares down by 6%. Consumer Edge...

Matthew Volpe

Jul 3, 2025 | 5 minutes read | Insight Market Hit

UK bakery chain Greggs saw its stock tumble yesterday after reporting first-half results that fell short of market expectations – a result that was...

Alex Breslin-Johnson

Jun 27, 2025 | 5 minutes read | Insight Flash

Following its well-publicized ascent in China and the broader APAC region, POP MART’s popular collectible has turned its large-eyed gaze Westward. ...

Matthew Volpe

Jun 24, 2025 | 5 minutes read | Insight Market Hit

The UK grocery space has become increasingly competitive in recent years, as tighter consumer budgets and aggressive pricing strategies from discount...

Michael Gunther

May 28, 2025 | 5 minutes read | Insight Flash

While growth rates for Temu and Shein have deteriorated in the US market in recent weeks, trends have improved in Europe as both companies focus on e...

Matthew Volpe

May 23, 2025 | 5 minutes read | Insight Flash

The UK grocery space has become increasingly competitive in recent years, as tighter consumer budgets and aggressive pricing strategies from discount...

Michael Gunther

Apr 17, 2025 | 5 minutes read | Insight Deep Dive

With newly enacted US tariffs set to dramatically reshape the global trade landscape, European business leaders have begun to sound the alarm over th...

Michael Gunther

Mar 28, 2025 | 5 minutes read | Insight Deep Dive

The UK grocery space has become increasingly competitive in recent years, as tighter consumer budgets and aggressive pricing strategies from discount...

Michael Gunther

Mar 24, 2025 | 5 minutes read | Insight Flash

Following last week’s fire-related disruption at Heathrow — one of Europe’s busiest travel hubs — investor focus has turned to how travel dem...

Cheryl Williams

Feb 14, 2025 | 5 minutes read | Insights

As the beauty industry continues its foray into 2025, understanding consumer spending patterns is critical for brands, consultants, and investors loo...

Cheryl Williams

Feb 13, 2025 | 5 minutes read | Insight Deep Dive

With every earnings cycle, acquisition, or emerging new player, news and insights abound in the world of consumer retail. Here we take a look at the ...

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Katherine Bjorkman

Oct 28, 2024 | 5 minutes read | Insight Flash

CE global transaction data shows Beauty Products spend growth in both the US and Europe continued to slow down in Q3, although the pace of the declin...

Stacie Rabinowitz

Oct 3, 2024 | 5 minutes read | Insight Deep Dive

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Stacie Rabinowitz

Sep 19, 2024 | 5 minutes read | Insight Flash

Even as unisex fashion is becoming more prevalent, differences in spending across men and women are accelerating. Consumer Edge’s newly launched U...

Michael Gunther

Aug 22, 2024 | 5 minutes read | Insight Flash

Vinted, a pioneer in C2C recommerce, has risen to dominate Europe’s second hand fashion market, driven by growing consumer demand for affordable an...

Michael Gunther

Jul 25, 2024 | 5 minutes read | Insight Flash

CE global transaction data shows that direct-to-consumer beauty sales growth continued to decelerate in 2024Q2 across both the US and Europe. Perhaps...

Michael Gunther

Jul 19, 2024 | 5 minutes read | Insight Market Hit

Consumer Edge’s (CE) UK transaction data has once again proven its utility for investors. B&M reported total sales growth of +2.4% year-over-year, ...