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- 05/31/18
- Retail
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- Trends and Forecasting
- United Kingdom
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UK Consumer Confidence rises two points to -7 in MayContrasting views on personal finances versus the wider UK economy continue to keep GfK's overall Consumer Confidence Index Score in negative territory.
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- 04/27/18
- Financial Services
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- Consumer Goods
- FMCG
- United Kingdom
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UK Consumer Confidence drops two points to -9 in AprilGfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index decreased two points in April 2018. Four of the five measures were lower, with the remaining measure increasing.
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- 04/19/18
- Trends and Forecasting
- United Kingdom
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Consumer sentiment in Europe stayed cautiously optimistic for Q1In the first quarter of 2018, consumer sentiment in Europe remained at a relatively stable level, despite slight declines after the overall upward trend seen throughout 2017. At the end of the quarter, the GfK Consumer Climate for the 28 EU stood at 20.6 points, compared to 21.1 points in December – but is still higher than at the same time last year. For 2018, GfK predicts an increase in private household consumer spending in the European Union, from 1.5 to 2 percent in real terms.
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- 04/11/18
- Retail
- Technology
- United Kingdom
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Was it Good Friday or Black Friday? Tech Sales Soar at Easter while DIY strugglesThe early timing of Easter 2018 combined with crazy weather conditions, has brought about a very different pattern of trade to that seen in previous years. In fact, comparisons between Easter 2018 and 2017 show stark differences for both the Technology and DIY sectors.
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- 04/04/18
- United Kingdom
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GDPR: 4 practical steps all Researchers need to do nowOne of the big questions our clients are asking us is, “Does General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) apply to me, and what specific actions do I need to take to be compliant with my research?”
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- 03/29/18
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UK Consumer Confidence rises to -7 in MarchSpring is in the air with increases across the board on personal finances, the general economy and purchase intentions
GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index increased three points in March 2018. All five of the constituent measures recorded higher values.
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- 02/28/18
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- Consumer Goods
- United Kingdom
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UK Consumer Confidence drops one point in February to -10Overall Index Score has bounced between zero and -13 since February 2016
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- 01/31/18
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- Consumer Life
- United Kingdom
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UK Consumer Confidence increases four points in January to -92018 kicks off on surprisingly upbeat note
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- 01/24/18
- Technology
- Point of Sales Tracking
- United Kingdom
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Global smartphone average sales price sees record year-on-year growth in 4Q17Global smartphone sales reached 397 million units in the fourth quarter of 2017 (4Q17), a one percent increase year-on-year.
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- 01/17/18
- Technology
- United Kingdom
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Are Mobile Networks in danger of being seen as mere 'utility' providers?Innovating their propositions to fit emerging consumer needs will ensure they aren't.
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- 01/11/18
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- Point of Sales Tracking
- United Kingdom
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A flat Christmas for electricals; online grows again while stores declineDecember 2017 was always going to be tough, set against a backdrop of low consumer confidence, economic uncertainty and rising inflation.
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- 01/10/18
- Fashion and Lifestyle
- Financial Services
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- Automotive
- Consumer Goods
- FMCG
- Home and Living
- United Kingdom
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