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Taking Stock 2023

What’s in store for UK retail and consumer

June 2023

Consumer brands and retailers are undergoing a period of profound transformation, driven by factors such as accelerated digital transformation, fallout from the pandemic, regulatory changes and heightened costs. This year’s Taking Stock report considers the impact of the current economic, regulatory and digital climate on the consumer and retail sector. 

Highlights include:

  • An analysis of the economic outlook 
  • Future trends to watch in the sector
    • Cost crunch: managing above-target inflation
    • Sustainable consumption: desires for greener consumption
    • Rebalance of the working environment: persistent hybrid working
    • Digital adoption: leveraging technological advancement and platforms