Who we are
Retail Economics is an independent economics research consultancy focused on the UK
consumer and retail industry.
We analyse the complex retail economic landscape and draw out actionable insight for our
clients. Leveraging our own proprietary retail data and applying rigorous economic analysis, we
transform information into points of action.
Our subscription service provides unbiased research and analysis on the key economic and social
drivers behind the UK retail sector, helping to inform critical business decisions and giving you a
competitive edge through deeper insights.
Our philosophy
At Retail Economics we live and breathe consumer and retail.
We are deeply passionate about providing thought-provoking and unique insights that cut through the
complexity. We are dedicated to providing unbiased views to our clients and will always be
completely independent. Our high profile media presence demonstrates that our trusted opinions shape
debates externally and inform strategic decisions for our clients. We never shy away from
challenging the status quo, standing by our progressive evidence-backed analysis that draw strong
and clear conclusions based on sound and accurate judgements of the industry.
Our approach
Our approach is simple and is built on three core pillars:
1. Insight
Our retail insights help you understand the key economic drivers behind UK retail and
consumer sectors and help give you a competitive edge through deeper insights of the retail industry
by category, channel and region.
2. Data
We provide proprietary data on market sizes, market shares and forecasts enabling you
to
deepen your understanding of the industry and the future outlook. Our services save you valuable
time by accessing all the need-to-know retail data in one place with quick and easy downloadable
time series data.
3. Consultancy
Our consultancy services provide you with world class research and analysis using
industry
standard methodology to ensure quality and value. Concerning thought leadership, we offer a complete
end-to-end service from idea generation to campaign success. We also offer data visualisation tools
to help you compare and benchmark key metrics vital for your business, transforming information into
actionable insights.
“We're like an extension of your insight team, helping you to identify and
strengthen
investment cases to save you time and money.”
