November 2023

Consumer confidence has bounced back despite the ongoing cost-of-living concerns as people look set to “loosen their purse strings” and enjoy the festive season. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index rose by six points in November, although it still languishes firmly at minus 24. Confidence in the general economy over the next 12 months also increased…

The Government’s failure to improve product standards and consumer rights is preventing shoppers from saving big through greener choices as Black Friday arrives, campaigners have warned. Green Alliance conducted research into the barriers facing UK consumers from finding bargains while shopping sustainably ahead of the international discount event today, 24 November. It comes as the…

John Lewis is launching health clinics within its shops in the latest move to expand its offering in the face of tough retail trading conditions. The deparrtment store has teamed up with diagnostics firm Randox Health to set up the clinics, providing full-body health checks to identify early signs of health issues. Customers will be…

Primark has published its second ‘Sustainability and Ethics Progress Report’, sharing its commitment that all of its clothes will be made from recycled or more sustainably sourced materials by 2030 is “well on track”. This year, over half (55%) of all clothes sold by Primark contained recycled or more sustainably sourced materials, up from 45%…