Decoding the Shopper

By Worldpanel by Numerator

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.<... more

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How many episodes does Decoding the Shopper have?

The podcast currently has 92 episodes available.

Decoding the Shopper episodes:

March 03, 2026 Bite-sized briefing: GB Grocery Market Share update 3 March 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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4min
February 18, 2026 The Ghost of Christmas 2025: Retail lessons for 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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28min
February 03, 2026 Bite-sized briefing: GB Grocery Market Share update 3 February 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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5min
January 12, 2026 Bite-sized briefing: Irish Grocery Market Share update 12 January 2026
Irish grocery sales hit record-breaking €1.5bn in festive spending spree. Emer Healy, our Business Development Director, gives an update on the Irish grocery market share over the 12 weeks to 28 December 2025.
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6min
January 06, 2026 Bite-sized briefing: GB Grocery Market Share update 6 January 2026
Promotions, premium own label and no alcohol options: inside Britain’s £13.8bn Christmas grocery shop. Fraser McKevitt, our head of retail, gives an update on the UK grocery market share over the 12 weeks to 28 December 2025.
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4min
December 15, 2025 Bite-sized briefing: Irish Grocery Market Share update 15 December 2025
Shoppers push Irish grocery sales higher as Christmas demand ramps up. Emer Healy, our Business Development Director, gives an update on the Irish grocery market share over the 12 weeks to 30 November 2025.

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6min
December 09, 2025 Bite-sized briefing: GB Grocery Market Share update 9 December 2025
Consumers feeling the pinch but indulging in festive pick me ups. Fraser McKevitt, our head of retail, gives an update on the UK grocery market share over the 12 weeks to 30 November 2025.

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4min
November 17, 2025 Bite-sized briefing: Irish Grocery Market Share update 17 November 2025
Irish shoppers get festive early with chocolate boxes and bargains driving grocery sales up 5.5%. Emer Healy, our Business Development Director, gives an update on the Irish grocery market share over the 12 weeks to 5 October 2025.
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5min
November 11, 2025 Bite-sized briefing: GB Grocery Market Share update 11 November 2025
Grocery price rises slow as retailers roll out festive deals. Fraser McKevitt, our head of retail, gives an update on the UK grocery market share over the 12 weeks to 2 November 2025.
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4min
October 28, 2025 Growth unlocked - strategies and levers to win shoppers and drive loyalty
In this special live episode, recorded at the Alex Hotel, Dublin, Fiona Keenan (Country Lead, Worldpanel by Numerator Ireland) sits down with Melissa Moore - retail consultant and host of The Retail Tea Break - to unpack the biggest challenges and opportunities shaping the Irish retail landscape.
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22min

FAQs about Decoding the Shopper:

How many episodes does Decoding the Shopper have?

The podcast currently has 92 episodes available.