About our Sector Reports Verdict Sector Reports Verdict Research publish a range of reports on various retail sectors in the UK such as food grocery retail, consumer electronic retail, DIY retail, furniture retail, clothes retail, music retail and homewares retail. Our unrivalled access to leading players in the field, and our unequalled research and analysis make us the first choice of many industry executives. Our sector reports provide you with:
- In-depth analysis of key players within each retail sector and future prospects for all market participants
- Rigorous analysis of market issues and developments, including essential time series market value, inflation and growth statistics
- Comprehensive market share statistics and comparisons of key company performance metrics
- 10 year company trading histories and store portfolio development statistics
- Thorough analysis of retail propositions including range and price audit analyses
We publish the following sector titles:
- UK Food & Grocery Retailers 2009
Verdict Research: UK Food & Grocery Retailers 2009 is a comprehensive report on the UK Food & Grocery market with analysis of expenditure trends, sector dynamics and the outlook for grocery retailers and specialists. It includes market and category sizes, growth trends, market shares and detailed profiles on the leading players, including key operating statistics.
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- UK Lingerie and Underwear Retailing 2009
Verdict Research: UK Lingerie and Underwear Retailing 2009 is a new report providing thorough analysis of the underwear market, including forecasts for 2009. Apart from market expenditure and share analysis, nine leading retailers are profiled in detail, with men's and women's underwear market shares and key operating statistics, plus analysis of smaller influential operators. Find out more...
- UK Childrenswear Retailers 2010
Verdict Research: The collapse of Woolworths freed up a substantial share of the UK childrenswear market in 2009. This report demonstrates who has won share, how the sector is faring during a recession and challenges and opportunities in 2010.
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- UK Sports Retailers 2008
Verdict Research: UK Sports Retail 2008 is a new report providing analysis of the sports market, including a detailed breakdown of the market sectors and forecasts to 2013. The leading retailers are profiled in detail with strategic issues identified and the responses needed to thrive. 12 smaller, yet influential players are profiled with key statistics and analysis of future opportunities.
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- UK DIY & Gardening Retailers 2010
Verdict Research: We estimate that the DIY & gardening sector grew by 0.6% to £12.7bn in 2009. This was primarily driven by the performance of the gardening sub-sector which is benefitting from a number of positive trends. Demand for core DIY products remains weak with the recession accentuating the negative impact of a depressed housing market and comparative lack of interest in do–it–yourself.
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- UK Department Stores 2009
Verdict Research: A comprehensive report on the department store sector in the UK with detailed data on expenditure, space growth, key performance indicators and extensive and thorough analysis of the leading operators in the market. Find out more...
- UK Electricals Retailers 2010
Verdict Research: The onset of recession and a weak technology pipeline has seen electricals sales plummet over the last two years. At the same time, competition for market share is intensifying, as the likes of the grocers, online players, John Lewis and Best Buy expand. Consequently, retailers are having to formulate strategies to protect margins which are under unprecedented pressure. Find out more...
- UK Fashion Multiples 2010
Verdict Research: UK Fashion Multiples 2010 delivers comprehensive analysis of the key issues facing retailers in the clothing sector. It examines a set of small dynamic retailers, including key operating statistics, clothing market shares, store and space data and analyses opportunities in the market for individual retailers.
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- UK Footwear Retailers 2010
Verdict Research: The UK footwear market was badly hit by the recession with several high profile retailers forced into administration. While in 2010 prospects are brighter, retailers still face a challenging year as surviving players fight for market share. This report provides comprehensive analysis of the major players in the sector as well as the outlook for the market overall.
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- UK Furniture & Floorcoverings 2010
Verdict Research: The UK furniture and floorcoverings market was hit heavily by the recession, forcing some high profile retailers out of the market. However, while competitor failures supported the survivors in 2009, a stagnant housing market and less spare capacity are making 2010 just as challenging. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the market and its major players.
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- UK Non–Food in Grocers 2010
Verdict Research: Grocers non–food sales have been boosted by a number of factors and particularly the onset of recession and continued aggressive space expansion. We highlight the key trends and drivers which are set to impact the channel going forward as well as providing forecasts for grocers sales in each of the non-food categories which they operate.
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- UK Health and Beauty Retailers 2009
Verdict Research: The UK health & beauty market has so far proven to be one of the most resilient retail sectors during the recession. Nevertheless the market is still challenging with grocers continuing to build their leading share. This reports examines expenditure trends, the performance of the market leaders and highlights the opportunities in the sector as well as the threats.
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- UK Homewares Retailers 2010
Verdict Research: By the end of 2010, the homewares market will have shrunk by 1.9% as it continues to feel the impact of the recession. This report explores the dynamics, growth trends and drivers of the homewares market and why growth has stalled so violently. In addition the report profiles the leading operators and major casualties in the market.
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- UK Menswear Retailers 2008
Verdict Research: UK Menswear Retailers 2008 is a detailed analysis of the menswear market and its leading operators. It provides users with the key issues in the market and the responses needed for retailers to thrive. Apart from market sizes and shares it also covers the key operating statistics, distribution channels and male spending trends - all important measures for retailers. Find out more...
- UK Music and Video Retailers 2008
Verdict Research: UK Music & Video Retailers 2008 provides comprehensive analysis of the music & video market in the UK as many retailers in the sector continue to struggle. The report looks at the dynamics, growth trends and drivers, key indicators and profiles the top operators in the market including Amazon, Asda, HMV, iTunes, Tesco, Zavvi and Woolworths.
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- UK Value Clothing Retailers 2009
Verdict Research: UK Value Clothing Retailers 2009 examines the top 10 value clothing retailers, providing key operating statistics, clothing and value clothing market share data and individual retailer outlooks. It analyses the key issues that value clothing retailers face, both now and in the future and also includes forecasts for sector growth in 2010.
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- UK Womenswear Retailers 2009
Verdict Research: UK Womenswear Retailers 2009 delivers comprehensive analysis of the key issues facing retailers in the sector as well as highlighting key growth opportunities. It profiles the top 10 operators in the market and each profile provides a detailed overview including key operating statistics, trading records and store and space data.
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- UK Accessories Retailing 2010
Verdict Research: UK Accessories Retailers 2010 delivers comprehensive analysis of the key issues facing retailers in the sector. It examines the top 17 accessories retailers, including key operating statistics, accessories market shares and analysis of the opportunities in the market for individual retailers. Find out more...
- UK Pharmacy Retailers 2006
Verdict Research: The UK retail pharmacy market has undergone a period of extensive change. Consolidation, growing participation by supermarkets and regulatory changes mean established players, newer entrants and suppliers need to be aware of changing opportunities to fully exploit the potential of this substantial market. This report identifies the main drivers and implications for participants.
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