United Kingdom

Video games in the UK returned to value growth in 2023, following a marginal decline the previous year. The category experienced a surge in growth during the pandemic as many local consumers turned to video games as a form of entertainment when they…

Vending in the UK was significantly disrupted by the pandemic as vending machines predominantly target closed sites such as academic institutions, hospitals and businesses, which also experienced a substantial decrease in footfall. The channel fully…

Retail volume sales of vegetables in the UK continue to decline in 2023, primarily due to severe product shortages. For instance, there was a major shortage of vegetables in February and March 2023. For several weeks, products such as tomatoes,…

Vacuum cleaners is set to see a small overall decline in volume terms in 2023. The category experienced a large surge in growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, as many consumers replaced their vacuum cleaner or purchased an additional one, given…

The UK’s population is ageing, and more people are choosing to live child-free. By 2040, Millennials (aged 45-60 years) will be the largest demographic, surpassing Baby Boomers. To cope with rising costs, consumers actively seek bargains, although…

Population expansion in the UK will be driven by positive rates of net migration in 2021-2040 as natural change turns negative after 2028. Consumer trends will be impacted and state resources will be put under increasing pressure as the ageing trend…

The briefing explores trends in the global structure amid rising economic and geopolitical uncertainty. As global economy evolves, countries and companies will need to find ways to diversify the supply of critical components. This will require…