Retail media ad spending in Germany sits between France and the UK in terms of dollar value. But it’s far ahead in terms of digital advertising market share. The channel’s spend will approach $3 billion in Germany in 2024, accounting for more than a fifth of total digital advertising.
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| Oct 21, 2024
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| Oct 25, 2024
Source: ĢAV Forecast
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| Mar 18, 2025
Source: FICO
On today's podcast episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss the differences between how US and UK consumers shop for groceries. Then, for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank two grocery stores doing digital well, two taking an alternate approach, and why both can work. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Blake Droesch and Carina Perkins.
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| Nov 15, 2023
The strategy: Fanatics sees significant growth potential for trading cards and collectibles in the UK and other international markets. However, opening a flagship store in prime central London real estate comes with risks given the market's modest size—there are just five Topps-partnered hobby shops in the UK and fewer than 30 scattered across Europe.
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| Jan 22, 2025
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| Mar 6, 2025
Source: Simon-Kucher
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| Mar 14, 2025
Source: Five9
Discover the dynamic shift toward digital wallets in the US and the UK in the latest podcast episode of "Behind the Numbers: The Banking & Payments Show." Delve into the compelling discourse on how younger generations' move to digital is rendering traditional wallets obsolete. Join host Rob Rubin, our US-based analyst Tyler Van Dyke, and UK-based analyst Carina Perkins as they unravel trends in digital transactions for dining, shopping, and ID verification. In the "For Argument's Sake" section, we dissect the fierce competition for market dominance among industry giants like Apple and Google, established players like PayPal, rising star Paze, and potential disruptors. Tune in for a forward-looking conversation and hit subscribe for the latest insights.
Key insights:
- Youth-led shift: Analysis reveals a robust trend among younger consumers pivoting to digital wallets for everyday activities, indicating a cultural and technological shift.
- Market dominance debate: We uncover the strategic moves by tech titans and emergent challengers vying to capture the largest share of digital wallet users.
- Cross-Atlantic perspectives: Insights from US and UK analysts present a diverse view on the adoption of digital wallets, offering a broader understanding of the global digital economy.
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| Mar 19, 2024
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| Mar 13, 2025
Source: Capgemini
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| Mar 1, 2025
Source: ĢAV
The UK’s resale economy is thriving as shoppers look to save money and live more sustainably. Retailers and brands need to act—or risk losing out.
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| Oct 27, 2023
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| Oct 1, 2024
Source: ĢAV Forecast
The pandemic accelerated investment in CX technology to meet rapidly changing needs. But as consumer priorities shift again amid high inflation, UK retailers need to understand which technologies are hitting the mark and which are not.
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| Jun 15, 2023
In a May 2023 Salesforce survey, almost 40% of US, UK, and Australian marketers said they don’t know how to use genAI safely, and 70% said their employer doesn’t provide them with genAI training. Personalized product recommendations. Why genAI?
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| Sep 26, 2024
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| Mar 4, 2025
Source: Constant Contact; Ascend2
Google takes aim at fake reviews: The company will improve detection and impose stricter penalties on UK businesses and individuals.
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| Jan 24, 2025
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| Mar 1, 2025
Source: Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA); The Strategic Counsel
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| Nov 20, 2024
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| Jan 23, 2025
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| Nov 27, 2024
Source: YouGov
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| Nov 27, 2024
Source: Competition & Markets Authority (CMA)
Inflation in the UK is easing but remains near a 40-year high. That’s tamping down consumer spending across all categories—with total retail sales set to grow by just 1.7% in 2023, versus a pre-pandemic growth rate of around 4%.
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| Feb 14, 2023
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| Sep 12, 2024
Source: ĢAV Forecast
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| Feb 18, 2025
Source: Marigold
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| Feb 18, 2025
Source: Marigold