The rise of ‘leaner lifestyles’ and what it means for retail
The era of buying for the sake of buying is fading, according to industry experts speaking at GlobalData’s The Consumption…
Consumer Trends
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US tops global apparel market but China, India close in by 2029
Global apparel demand is set to shift over the next five years as emerging markets see their growth trajectories surge,…
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Festive fashion spending falls as Britons opt to rewear
UK consumers are starting their Christmas shopping earlier in 2025, but clothing and footwear are among the few categories seeing…
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UK Black Friday 2025: Clothing, footwear lose steam with Gen Z
UK retailers are gearing up for a stronger Black Friday in 2025, with purchase intent rising among affluent consumers and…
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UK shoppers feeling flush will invest in quality, durable fashion in 2026
Survey data from Cotton Council International and Cotton Incorporated’s Global Lifestyle Monitor survey shows 73% of UK consumers plan to…
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Shipping woes, rising prices drive 81% of Americans to second-hand gifts
The 2025 OfferUp Recommerce Report: Holiday Special Release revealed that 81% of Americans plan to spend at least part of…
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Resale goes mainstream as apparel shoppers buy better, not new
Head of retail and host of GlobalData’s latest consumer insights webinar: The Consumption Crunch: How Retailers Can Respond to Leaner…
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Consumers cling to value mindset as spending slowdown hits fashion
The lingering effects of the cost-of-living crisis are continuing to reshape clothing and footwear spending, with shoppers increasingly prioritising value…
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Fashion loyalty fragments as UK shoppers’ priorities change
Cardlytics’ 'State of Spend: Golden Quarter 2025' report forecasts that the 2025 Golden Quarter will be defined by early action,…
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UK consumers gear up for Christmas despite financial concerns
The survey, collected by the BRC from 7–10 October 2025, shows that personal spending on retail climbed to +14 in…
