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- 03/31/20
- Consumer Insights
- Trends and Forecasting
- United Kingdom
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UK Consumer Confidence decreases by two points to - 9 for March 2020GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index has decreased by two points to –9 for March. One measure increased, three measures decreased, and one measure remained the same this month.
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- 03/30/20
- Media Measurement
- Point of Sales Tracking
- Trends and Forecasting
- United Kingdom
- English
TV sales jump in the week Boris orders Britain to stay indoorsTV sales in Britain jump in the week 15th – 21st March, up +59.5% in volume compared to the same week last year, and +43.3% in value.
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- 03/30/20
- Home Appliances
- Retail
- Technology
- Consumer Goods
- Point of Sales Tracking
- United Kingdom
- English
Durable goods market up 41.9 percent in Great BritainPurchases of durable goods in Britain has increased 41.9% in week 12, compared to last year, with massive growth in items such as chest freezers, IT monitors, mobile computing, hair clippers and media tablets. Online share of total sales now accounts for almost 50% of the market.
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- 03/26/20
- Media and Entertainment
- Retail
- Consumer Goods
- Point of Sales Tracking
- United Kingdom
- English
UK purchases of Games consoles and Gaming accessories - impact of COVID-19 isolation measuresPurchases of Gaming consoles and accessories soars in the UK in the week 15-21 March 2020.
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- 03/24/20
- Retail
- Point of Sales Tracking
- United Kingdom
- English
IT Monitor sales almost double in one week, as Britain moves to home workingBritish consumers almost doubled the number of IT monitors bought during the week ending 14th March compared to the week before. In contrast to the same period last year, that is a staggering growth of 133.9% in volume, and 132.3% in value.
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- 03/19/20
- Retail
- Point of Sales Tracking
- United Kingdom
- English
Brits console themselves with DIY as they settle in for extended stay at homeGfK’s point of sales data is tracking large increases in the DIY / Home market for Great Britain – with sales in the week 9th - 15th March up +4.9% in value compared to the same period last year.
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- 03/13/20
- Retail
- Point of Sales Tracking
- United Kingdom
- English
Sales of freezers and home office equipment soar as Brits prepare for potential isolationThe first week of March alone saw almost a fifth of the total freezer sales in Great Britain so far this year.
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- 02/28/20
- Consumer Insights
- Trends and Forecasting
- United Kingdom
- English
UK Consumer Confidence improves by two points to -7 for February 2020Consumer sentiment sees third monthly increase in a row. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index has increased two points to –7 for February. Three measures increased, one measure decreased, and one measure remained the same this month.
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- 02/24/20
- Technology
- Consumer Goods
- Point of Sales Tracking
- Trends and Forecasting
- United Kingdom
- English
Global smartphone sales 2020 forecast at €444 billionGfK experts estimate that more than 1.37 billion smartphones will be sold globally, accounting for nearly half of the consumer budget for tech and durable goods this year – and generating a total turnover of €444 billion.
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- 01/31/20
- United Kingdom
- English
Consumer spending post-Brexit:the 3 factors to considerForget the hype – what do people’s personal statements and purchase behavior say about how Brexit will affect us?
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- 01/31/20
- Retail
- Consumer Insights
- Trends and Forecasting
- Consumer Insights Engine
- United Kingdom
- English
UK Consumer Confidence increases by two points to - 9 for January 2020GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index has increased two points to –9 for January. Four measures increased, and one measure decreased this month.
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- 01/03/20
- Home Appliances
- Technology
- Consumer Goods
- Point of Sales Tracking
- Trends and Forecasting
- United Kingdom
- English
Tech Consumer Goods market estimated at €1.05 trillion* globally in 2020GfK experts expect the global market for technical consumer goods to grow +2.5 percent in value in 2020, with consumers spending an estimated €1.05 trillion*. Telecoms (+3 percent), Small Domestic Appliances (+8 percent) and Major Domestic Appliances (+2 percent) will drive the growth.
