UK retail prospects for 2018: It could get worse before it gets better
The UK’s retail industry will flatline at best in 2018, according to the latest predictions from the KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank (RTT).
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What does the future hold for our beloved retail stores?
There was widespread agreement among the Retail Think Tank members that the physical store, in some shape or form, is here to stay. So what opportunities or threats do they face and what might its role be in the future?
Retail growth unlikely to improve in 2016, warns KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank
– Retail risks losing out to other experiences next year – – The National Living Wage, cyber security and operating model change will be at the top of the boardroom agenda – – Delivering a seamless omni-channel experience will continue to challenge retailers – 30 December 2015 With consumer confidence faltering, the KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think…
What are the prospects for UK retail in 2011?
– Consumer headwinds to continue but RTT remains optimistic for retail in 2011 –– Multichannel strategies, international expansion and expansion of grocers’ non-food offer provide growth opportunities – – But the polarisation is set to continue apace between the winners and those with more structural issues to address, as well as across sectors and locations…
What are the prospects for UK retail in 2010?
– Looming economic factors could cause a “retail relapse” warns Retail Think Tank- Part I: Executive Summary Introduction Many could be forgiven for thinking that the worst effects of the recession are over, following better news for the industry lately. The KPMG/Synovate Retail Think Tank’s (RTT) latest Retail Health Index, which recorded an improvement in…
Christmas trading in the recession: the challenges and possible impacts
Introduction As we approach the key Christmas trading period, the KPMG/Synovate Retail Think Tank’s (RTT) latest discussion focused on the challenges and impacts the sector faces during this crucial time for retailers. Christmas trading in 2009 will be set against a backdrop of this year’s tough economic conditions, part of the longest recession the UK…