24 October 2019
Evolving Retail Business Models
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...
24 October 2019
The New Retail Customer Journey
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....
26 October 2019
Consumer Debt and Retail
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...
25 October 2019
The Retail Experience Economy
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...
24 October 2019
Economic Outlook, Brexit & Retail 2019
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...
24 October 2019
Outlook for UK Retail 2019
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...
18 December 2019
UK Retail 2020: The Big Picture
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...
19 December 2019
UK Retail 2020: The Big Picture, Panel Discussion
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...
26 January 2021
10 Retail trends in 2021
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...
09 February 2021
Who are Retail Economics?
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...
21 April 2021
10 Ways Covid-19 has reshaped uk retail
One year into the crisis and the lasting effects of Covid-19 have impacted the UK retail industry beyond return in many instances. Watch Richard Lim,...
21 April 2021
3 Stages of Covid-19 & the UK Retail Industry
Three distinct stages have emerged as the impact of Covid-19 swept through the UK retail industry. Stage 1 is "Survival" where retailers implemented strategies to...
17 May 2021
10 Facts about the UK Takeaway Market
Discover our top 10 facts about the UK Takeaway Sector. Unsurprisingly, UK households spent £15bn on takeaways in 2020, contributing a significant proportion to the UK retail...
19 January 2022
UK Inflation hits 30-year high
UK inflation has hit a 30-year high as of January 2022. It rose by 5.4% YoY in December 2021, from 5.1% in...
31 January 2022
Assessing Online Retail Profitability
This video looks at assessing online retail profitability and shifts in industry thinking behind evaluating physical stores in the context of more holistic customer...
31 January 2022
Who will be a retail winner in 2022
Which retailer or brand would you pick as a prospective 'retail winner' for 2022? Find out why Richard Lim, CEO Retail Economics...
31 January 2022
Top 5 Retail Trends in 2022
Learn about our top 5 retail trends for 2022. As the industry continues to be remoulded by disruptive factors,...
01 February 2022
What business impressed you in 2021?
In this video, Richard Lim, CEO Retail Economics discusses his choice - Gymshark. Gymshark is a UK-based sports, fitness apparel and...
20 May 2022
The UK Cost of Living Crisis Webinar
Watch our webinar on the UK Cost of Living Crisis. Topics covers: Rising inflation, pinpointing cost pressures, impact of rising costs on...