by Matt Murrell | Dec 19, 2022 | Insights, News, Uncategorised
5TH – 11TH DECEMBER Hospitality is historically a strong performer during the holiday period. So, for the last VI Christmas Consumer Index of 2022 we are going to look at the Pubs, Bars and Inns sector – our platform allows us to dive into specific...
by Matt Murrell | Dec 13, 2022 | Insights, News, Uncategorised
As snowfall and rail strikes are affecting everyone’s commute this week, VI’s Christmas Consumer Index is looking back on the results of Black Friday. With sales promotions being extended through Cyber Monday, we would like to provide an...
by Seb Wals | Dec 2, 2022 | Insights, News
This week’s spotlight focuses on Joules, who have been rescued from administration by Next, saving around 100 stores and 1,500 jobs. Will this prove to be an astute purchase for Next, who are fighting the doom-and-gloom surrounding retail having recently snapped...
by Seb Wals | Nov 26, 2022 | Insights, News, Uncategorised
VI’s Christmas Consumer Index continues this week with a focus on the build-up to Black Friday. With inflation accelerating to a 41-year high of 11.1%, will retailers adapt to the targeted discretionary spending of its consumers? One brand which...
by Seb Wals | Nov 18, 2022 | Insights, News
The strongest performing UK city last week was Aberdeen with an increase in visits of 25% from last year. This is well above the average for the UK, which has overall seen a decrease of 13% since last year. Birmingham struggled to attract visitors last week and has...
by Seb Wals | Oct 7, 2022 | Articles, Insights, News, Uncategorised
How will the struggling economy impact on consumers? After the Chancellor’s ‘Mini-Budget’ announcement last Friday (23rd of September), the UK’s economic woes only seem to worsen – despite having slipped into recession a day prior. The budget seeks to slash the...
