Retail

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How focusing on shoppers is helping Australian retailers stand out

Nick Miles Senior Business Analyst, IGD
14 May 2013

The Australia grocery retail market has unique challenges. On a recent research trip Nick Miles, senior retail analyst at IGD, noted three ways that demonstrate how retailers are increasingly tuning...

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Musgrave Retail Partners GB Trade Briefing 2013 - 27 June

IGD is proud to announce the opportunity for you to hear direct from GB Managing Director, Donal Horgan and Trading Director, Kenton Burchell as well as Musgrave Group CEO, Chris Martin, and Group Commercial...

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Trends from Asia: A smarter way to shop?

QR code walls, mobile apps, virtual stores...Asian markets are becoming increasingly receptive to online/offline initiatives. We look at how this trend has progressed, and highlight some key examples...

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Scan and go: making life easier

Richard Wallace looks at how scan and go systems are making life easier for shoppers and blurring the lines between the online and in-store experience, and invites you to celebrate your digital innovations.

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Walmart: a small format powerhouse?

Whilst Walmart is considered to be the stereotypical big-box retailer, the company is shifting its focus towards smaller format supermarkets. Stewart Samuel looks at how Walmart has built a significant...

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Ten innovative ideas from the around the world

Retail analyst Abi Lawrence gathers bright ideas from around the world highlighting innovations in the food and consumer goods industry. From personalisation with a ‘wow’ factor and GPS tracking to...

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Factsheet:
UK Grocery Retailing

Information and statistics on UK grocery retailing, including the UK grocery market size and value, store numbers and future sector prospects.

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Free download:
The store of the future: An IGD research project commissioned by CCE – May 2012

Recent research compiled by IGD and commissioned by Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd (CCE) examines what lies ahead for the future shopping experience. Download your copy here.

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In this section

• Convenience

  The fast growing convenience channel is one of the most interesting and important around the world. Our channel strategy experts keep up to date with all the latest developments.

• Discounters

  Low cost retailing through the discount channel has been an important part of the retail landscape in many countries around the world.

• Innovation & digital

  Online retail is growing ahead of the overall food and consumer goods market in many countries. Our experts look at the most important trends.

• Retail outlook

  Nobody can fully predict the future, but our team of experts are always tracking the latest trends and developments affecting the retail landscape around the world.

• Wholesaling & foodservice

  The world of wholesaling is constantly evolving. From delivered foodservice operators to specialist cash & carry wholesalers, our experts keep up to date with the market.

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