Retail

February 7, 2019

What impact do Christmas markets really have on footfall?

Christmas is once again a distant memory - we’ve taken down our trees, put away the decorations and Britain’s festive market stalls have closed until ...

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January 23, 2019

An interview with Jamie Robertson, UK CEO of new coffee concept, Roasting Plant

I recently attended the launch of the Roasting Plant’s UK store, which to put simply was rather impressive. The main attraction of the launch was the ...

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January 16, 2019

It’s a plant-based life, for us – a review of the vegan food market in the UK

After a month of indulgence, the beginning of a new year gives us a chance to start a fresh. January is the month where we all look to make ...

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January 9, 2019

Technology in the leisure sector - is it too little too late?

Wherever you look, whether it is your weekly online shop, your digital wallet on your phone or your Smart TV, it is clear to see that technology is ...

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November 28, 2018

No frills fitness - a strong and healthy market

Just one of the trends we have been tracking over this year at LDC is the increasing focus on all things health and wellbeing, which continues to ...

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November 14, 2018

AI in retail, flexitarianism and simplicity driving efficiencies – a roundup of LDC’s 18th Retail and Leisure Trends Summit

Last week saw our 18th Retail and Leisure Trends Summit, held at the beautiful BCLP LLP offices at London Bridge. We had some fantastic speakers who ...

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