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Retail 100 Intelligence Series

Recorded in partnership with Retail 100 in our Source studios, our ‘Intelligence Series’ are designed to provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you navigate the dynamic world of home and gift sourcing.

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  • How to tackle greenwashing

    24 Jul 2024 Insider Trends
    It’s easy to tell people what they want to hear.   Whether it’s the media, the consumer, the government or a regulator, companies know that questions will be asked about the environmental impact of th ...
  • Are we entering a new age of repair?

    21 May 2024 Insider Trends
    It wasn't that long ago that repairs were a part of everyday life. But as products became more widely available at affordable prices, the balance began to shift away from ‘make do and mend’ to buying ...
  • How to get the best from your visit to Source Home & Gift

    15 Jan 2024 Sara Allbright, Director at Retail100 Consulting
    You’ve decided that you want to source your own product directly from manufacturers and have identified a great opportunity of visiting Source Home & Gift to start this journey. To ensure you can make
  • In our list of 10 retail predictions for 2024, we’ve tried to go a little deeper to get to the heart of what’s going to be affecting the industry, the customer, and the way you do business.
  • September witnessed an upswing in consumer resilience and optimism as macro conditions improved. However, cost of living pressures remain a defining force for influencing shopping behaviour.
  • Unusually poor weather in July put downward pressure on retail sales, but the overall macroeconomic picture is steadily improving.
  • Favourable weather gave seasonal lines a boost in June, but high living costs continue to erode discretionary incomes.
  • UK consumers are continuing to face high living costs, but warm weather, public holidays and the approach of summer reveal growing resilience as seasonal sales trends endure.
  • The UK economy is set to avoid a recession this year, but many households will continue to adopt recessionary behaviours due to persistent inflation and steep rises in interest rates…
  • Near-term difficulties drag on, but the outlook brightens. Despite ongoing financial challenges for many consumers, optimism is increasing as recessionary fears recede.