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Patrick O'Brien
@patretail.bsky.social
UK retail analyst.
Shein has another 3.5 years of being able to send parcels to the UK without import duty.
November 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Morrisons Harrow must have been high on their own supply when spending £££s installing locked cabinets for its whiskey. They thought shoppers would 'buzz for booze' and wait patiently for help. They've sobered up now and opened the doors.
July 14, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Shein raises prices for US customers but UK shoppers STILL pay more than they do
April 29, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Oh Decathlon, I'm so sorry, I...I... I've been busy, I'll get to it right away. Please forgive me.
March 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
"Hey babes, have a guess whether you need to check or uncheck boxes to unsubscribe from White Fox, cause we ain't telling ya"
March 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Thoughts and prayers for Alex during these difficult times. Their local Homebase is being replaced with a Wickes.
March 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
I used to think that a whole pint was 'perfect for your pint glass', but no, you need a 30ml gap at the top apparently. #guinnessshortage #shrinkflation
February 26, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Just out: Amazon's UK sales for 2024: +9.7% to £29.6bn (+12.7% in USD to $37.9bn). Amazon continues to way outperform the overall online market which only grew by 2.4% last year
February 7, 2025 at 11:19 AM
The problem with asking wacky questions in consumer surveys is they always exaggerate the positive responses. If you ask 'did you go to the moon last Thursday?' you will get a significant number claiming they did. Same goes for VML's Future Shopper survey. www.vml.com/insight/the-...
February 7, 2025 at 10:27 AM
...but then, nor should Retail Week when it reports on them
January 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Interesting Black Friday take from Asket.com - not taking orders, and stores only open to take in clothes for repair.
November 29, 2024 at 12:19 PM
Solid results from AO (sales up 6%) but have to wonder about CEO John Roberts' less than modern reference points
November 26, 2024 at 9:04 AM