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Decoding the Shopper

Decoding the Shopper

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 A Worldpanel by Numerator podcast where we unravel the fascinating world of shopper behaviour. Explore the insights and trends that shape consumer choices and retail strategies in the UK and Ireland.

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Episodes
  • Bite-sized briefing: GB Grocery Market Share update 3 March 2026

    Bite-sized briefing: GB Grocery Market Share update 3 March 2026
    Mar 3 2026
    Shoppers seek romance at home and show love for online. Fraser McKevitt, our head of retail, gives an update on the UK grocery market share over the 12 weeks to 22 February 2026.

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    4 mins
  • The Ghost of Christmas 2025: Retail lessons for 2026

    The Ghost of Christmas 2025: Retail lessons for 2026
    Feb 18 2026


    Christmas may be over, but the real story is just beginning.

    In this special episode, Andrew Walker is joined by retail experts from England, Ireland and Scotland to unpack what Christmas 2025 reveals about shopper behaviour and what it signals for 2026 and beyond.

    The signals are clear:

    Growth is harder. Shoppers are sharper. Loyalty is fragile.

    From HFSS legislation reshaping store layouts to the rise of low and no alcohol alongside record festive celebration, this conversation goes beyond “what happened” and asks the more urgent question:

    Who is ready for what happens next?

    If you’re planning for 2026 and beyond, this isn’t hindsight — it’s foresight.


    Chapters:

    00:00 – Introduction

    00:13 – Opening

    01:17 – Reflection on Christmas 2025 (GB, Ireland and Scotland)

    05:55 – How shoppers responded to Christmas depending on their financial position (pressure groups)

    10.41 – How the industry is responding – promotions

    12:25 – Different choices by different retailers

    16:58 – Predictions for 2026

    23:14 – Advice for planning in 2026 and beyond

    26.33 – Close

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    27 mins
  • Bite-sized briefing: GB Grocery Market Share update 3 February 2026

    Bite-sized briefing: GB Grocery Market Share update 3 February 2026
    Feb 3 2026
    New Year nutrition reset: shoppers seek balance while managing budgets. Fraser McKevitt, our head of retail, gives an update on the UK grocery market share over the 12 weeks to 25 January 2026.

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    4 mins
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