by Jose Domingues | Jan 5, 2023 | Articles, Insights, News, Uncategorised
A typical week in the office now runs from Tuesday to Thursday, a study of mobile phone activity suggests. Analysts Placemake.io and Visitor Insights examined anonymised phone data from more than 500 UK high streets from 2019 to 2022. The study found increased...
by Jose Domingues | 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 Jose Domingues | 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 | 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 | 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...
by Seb Wals | Aug 5, 2022 | Articles, Insights, Uncategorised
The effects of Covid- 19 have been felt worldwide; a health care crisis and halt to daily life of which we are still feeling the shockwaves. Using the City of London and the West End as case studies, we investigated the impact Covid has had on urban areas in Central...