While report is focussed on more traditional retailers, RSM (an NCC member) believes that there may be some synergy between this and leisure vehicle retailers.

What lies ahead for mid-market retailers?  

This week sees the publication of RSM’s report exploring the future of retail. What’s in store? brings together the findings of a survey of over 250 senior retail executives and a poll of 1,000 consumers. For mid-market retailers, that means “an invaluable insight into the consumer trends shaping the future of retail and the industry’s priorities for the next two years”.

Key findings

*           Most of the businesses who had physical retail space expected to increase their store footprint in the next two years.

*           The ethical buyer and the demand for more flexible and faster delivery were the consumer trends most retailers expected to be focusing on.

*           Business rates were seen as the biggest barrier to remaining competitive.

*           Brand reputation was the most frequently cited reason for considering social and environmental impact.

For more data and insight,read the full report here.