Trends in retail
PwC Retail Outlook 2023
- Report
- PwC
PwC look at trading results from 2022, analyse how specific retail sectors performed, and reveal the trends expected in 2023, as well as how retailers can win the battle for share of wallet.
What is the true state of spend in retail versus other categories?
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- KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank
The latest KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank (RTT) white paper explores the impact that any change in spend has had on retailers, and whether any shift in spend towards leisure operators is a key driver holding back the sector’s current stuttering performance.
Deloitte Retail Trends
- Website
- Deloite
Annual Deloitte outlook on trends in retail sees an industry in transformation, with new channels driving growth as old channels decline.
KPMG Christmas trading review and retail outlook for 2023
- Report
- KPMG
KPMG report on the Christmas 2022 UK retail trading results, peak retail trends and the 3 key themes that should be front of mind for retailers in 2023.
PWC Global Consumer Insights Pulse Survey 2023
- Website
- PwC
PWC's annual survey into what, why, where and how consumers from the UK and 26 other countries plan to spend their money.
Global Powers of Retailing 2023
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- Deloitte
Deloitte's annual review of the top world global retailers. The report analyses the fastest growing retailers, new entrants, and the future of the store.
Fashion retail coverage with Drapers Online
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- Drapers Online
Find out about the latest fashion retail breaking news, trends and analysis from Drapers Online.
Retail and Leisure Market Analysis 2023
- Report
- Local Data Company
This report uses the Local Data Company’s extensive data of over 650,000 premises to gain a deep understanding of the complex and rapidly developing trends across the UK’s high streets, shopping centres and retail parks during H1 2023.
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Retail industry statistics
UK Business Confidence Monitor: National
- Report
The latest national Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) shows that business sentiment deteriorated further into negative territory in Q3 2025. This increased pessimism is underpinned by elevated concern over the tax burden as well as above-average inflation, and weak domestic and exports sales growth eroding businesses’ profit margins.
Retail sales from the ONS
- Website
- Office for National Statistics
Information from the Office for National Statistics of sales by UK retailers. Includes spending on goods in store and online as well as spending on services.
BRC Retail Insight and Analytics hub
- Website
- British Retail Consortium
British Retail Consortium's in-depth analysis of market developments and longer term structural trends in the retail industry.
Market Research from the Local Data Company
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- Local Data Company
Market research, industry insights and data along with strategic advice from retail analysts, the Local Data Company.
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Retail industry guides
The Industry guides series, produced by the ICAEW Library & Information Service exclusively for ICAEW members and ACA students, provides useful information on a variety of retail industry sectors, including links to market research reports, statistics, information on import and export, trade bodies and trade journals.
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Bakeries
- Research guide
- Aug 2023
- ICAEW Library & Information Service
Guide to researching bakeries and the baked goods sector. Quick links to trends, forecasts, market research, regulations, statistics and useful organisations.
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Bookselling industry
- Research guide
- Aug 2025
- ICAEW Library and Information Service
Guide to researching book shops and the bookselling trade. Quick links to trends, forecasts, market research, statistics and useful organisations.
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Electrical retail industry
- Research guide
- May 2025
- ICAEW Library and Information Service
Guide to researching the electrical appliance retail industry. Quick links to trends, forecasts, market research, regulations, statistics and useful organisations.
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Fashion industry
- Research guide
- Jun 2025
- ICAEW Library and Information Service
Guide to researching the fashion industry, including clothing and footwear manufacturing and retail. Quick links to trends, forecasts, market research, regulations, statistics and useful organisations.
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Food retail industry
- Research guide
- Jun 2025
- ICAEW Library and Information Service
Guide to researching the food retail industry, including supermarkets and specialist stores. Quick links to trends, forecasts, market research, regulations, statistics and useful organisations.
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Pet industry
- Research guide
- Jun 2025
- Business and Industry Guide
Guide to researching the pet industry. Quick links to trends, forecasts, market research, regulations, statistics and useful organisations.
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Toy industry
- Research guide
- Jun 2025
- ICAEW Library and Information Service
Guide to researching the toy industry. Quick links to trends, forecasts, market research, regulations, statistics and useful organisations.
Wholesale and retail services
- Listing
- Jun 2022
Do you need to find industry specific information for a client or to gain an understanding of a new market for business? Use our Business & Industry Guides to help kick-start your search.
Future of the high street
Articles and reports on the future of the British high street.
River Island allowed to shut shops to stave off collapse
- Website
- Aug 2025
- Rachel Clun
The High Street brand said a customer shift towards online shopping and higher operating costs had contributed to multi-million pound losses. It had warned its creditors that it could run short of cash by the end of August if its turnaround proposal was not approved. As well as closing shops, rents will be reduced at a further 71 branches as part of the plan which, River Island's chief executive Ben Lewis, said "will enable us to align our store estate to our customers' needs". Negotiations are due to begin with those landlords shortly.
UK announces toughest anti-late payment rules in G7
- Article
- Jul 2025
- ICAEW Insights
The government has unveiled a new Small Business Plan, which aims to cut red tape, revive high streets and end late payments with stricter penalties – offering opportunities for SMEs and their accountants.
Retail and Leisure Market Analysis 2023
- Report
- Jan 2023
- Local Data Company
This report uses the Local Data Company’s extensive data of over 650,000 premises to gain a deep understanding of the complex and rapidly developing trends across the UK’s high streets, shopping centres and retail parks during H1 2023.
How can we rejuvenate the high street?
- Article
- Apr 2022
- ICAEW Insights
The Levelling Up White Paper sets out a range of initiatives for reviving the high street’s flagging fortunes. But are they enough?
Task Force announces further 68 local authorities to receive expert support
- Website
- Feb 2022
- High Streets Task Force
The High Streets Task Force has announced that 68 further local authorities will receive a package of expert advice and support, helping to deliver long-term transformation to towns and cities in England.
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Are retail spaces the next big thing for leisure and hospitality?
- Article
- Aug 2021
- Peter Johnson-Treherne, Group Finance Director, Heritage Great Britain
A trend over the last decade or more has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenge to retailers in the high street and shopping centres versus the boom in online shopping.
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2021 a new reckoning for the high street: the wider perspective
- Article
- Apr 2021
- Construction & Real Estate Community
Our speakers shared their views on the wider impact of the demise of many high streets on landlords, investors and lender.
Open banking and the third sector: helping charities, help others
- Article
- Mar 2021
- Simon Lyons
The continuing growth and maturity of open banking-enabled propositions is driving compelling new opportunities for the charitable ‘Third Sector’. Here at the Open Banking Implementation Entity (OBIE), we know that charities have felt the impact of COVID-19 lockdown in the past 12 months. Reduced high street footfall make it harder to reach donors through traditional means. Contactless card payments at checkout mean less spare change to drop into buckets across the country.
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Export and growth into international markets
Export articles
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Read our latest features and articles on exporting and doing business abroad.
Global Trade Community
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- Global Trade Community
The Global Trade Community provides essential updates for those advising or working in companies seeking to export and engage in global trade. Free to join.
Doing business in
- Hub page
- ICAEW Library and Information Service
Explore the key issues for doing business abroad in over 130 countries and jurisdictions, from setting up a business to understanding local etiquette. Find business guides, support networks and help on importing and exporting.
Navigating business in international markets
- Article
- ICAEW Insights
As the UK signs new Free Trade agreements, ICAEW’s Global Trade Community explores the opportunities for businesses to expand into international markets.
Special report - Export for growth
- Report
- ICAEW Business and Management Faculty
This report provides a practical guide to global exporting and includes interviews with SME exporters.
10 tips for goods import and export
- Article
- ICAEW Insights
Since the UK left the EU on 31 December 2020, more businesses are required to classify movements of goods as imports and exports. Ruth Corkin and Ed Saltmarsh set out advice for businesses.
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