RETAIL EYE - TRENDS IN RETAIL AND POS

Every month we capture what is happening in retail – understanding key themes and trends for POS.  This snapshot guide helps to bring the high street to your desk monthly.

FOOTFALL

In the last full week of September, footfall rose by 2.7% compared with the week before. Central London footfall was up by 6.5%, as more workers returned to offices. Large city centres outside of London experienced a 6.1% increase in footfall.*

AUTUMN

The new season is upon us and autumnal colours were visible across retail. Suggestions for nights in were also in evidence, encouraging shoppers to be cosy at home as the nights get longer.

SUSTAINABILITY AND CSR

Brands and retailers continued communicating to shoppers about how they are supporting different causes and managing their impact on the planet. Innovation in recyclable elements being used to create new products was particularly highlighted. It will be interesting to keep an eye on messaging going forward following the newly launched Green Claims Code by the Competition and Markets Authority.

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