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How big is Amazon compared to other UK retailers in 2021 using market value as a metric? 

Amazon's market cap has risen to c.£1.2 trillion,...

Watch our Top 3 Retail Trends for 2021 presented by Richard Lim, CEO Retail Economics. These insights are part of a wider piece of research...

Retail Economics is an independent economics research consultancy focused on the UK consumer and retail industry. We analyse the complex retail economic landscape and draw...

Watch our 10 Retail Trends in 2021 presented in a 'quick-fire' fashion by Richard Lim, CEO of Retail Economics.

The world of retail is moving...

Richard Lim, CEO of Retail Economics discusses the impact of sustainability and its principles on retail supply chains as the retail industry undergoes a period...

Covid-19 has effectively accelerated the shift towards online retailing at a blistering pace. Many UK retailers and brands are struggling to keep up with the...

Richard Lim, CEO of Retail Economics discusses the evolution of the online channel in the UK and the impact of Covid-19. There is a seismic...

Retail industry experts discuss the topic of whether brands nowadays need to adopt a political and ethical view on various issues in order to remain...

Richard responds to the question highlighting the fact that the pace of change for retailers is essentially the biggest challenge for online retailers in 2019.

Full presentation from Richard Lim, CEO Retail Economics speaking at the Hitwise Summer Summit 2019 on the outlook for UK Retail in 2019. Richard also...

Highlights from Richard Lim, CEO Retail Economics speaking at the Hitwise Summer Summit 2019.

Speaking at the 'Insight with Passion 2019 breakfast conference' in London with Kate Hardcastle and Andrew Busby, Richard Lim discusses what he sees as the...

Kate Hardcastle MBE (Co-founder, Insight with Passion), Andrew Busby (CEO, Retail Reflections) and Richard Lim (CEO, Retail Economics) conduct a fireside chat, discussing the state...

Discussion on the key issues for UK retail as we head towards 2020. Kate Hardcastle (Founding Partner, Insight with Passion), Andrew Busby (CEO, Retail Reflections) and...

Richard Lim, CEO of Retail Economics discusses the 'Outlook for UK Retail 2019' and the challenges facing the retail sector. Topics covered include the ongoing channel...

Richard Lim, CEO of Retail Economics discusses the 'Economic Outlook for UK Retail in 2019' from a macroeconomic perspective. Topics covered... The macroeconomic environment: GDP...

Richard Lim, CEO of Retail Economics discusses 'Retail Property' and the associated impacts from structural change unfolding within the industry in 2019. "The impact of...

Richard Lim, CEO, Retail Economics discusses the rising importance of the experience economy and its impact on the retail industry as we rapidly move towards...

The overall health of the retail economy is intrinsically linked to consumer debt. Were you aware that consumer debt in the UK essentially comprises mortgages...

The retail customer journey is forever evolving. However, a new type of customer journey is starting to take form and is rapidly heading our way....

The retail industry is evolving at a blistering pace. Many brands and retailers are struggling to pivot their business models fast enough in order to...