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IGD is an authority on food and grocery retailing.

We are involved in ongoing analysis, charting and commenting on the key issues influencing the development of the sector across the globe.

Whether you are looking for market insight from our specialist reports, or looking for the invaluable background and contextual information contained in our regular factsheets, you can be sure that IGD’s research and insight will be relevant and independent.

IGD works from the heart of the industry and has relationships across organisations of all sizes, from international hypermarkets to local convenience stores. Our articles follow the major world players, and provide insight into strategy and analysis of tactics whilst our regular conferences and seminars are attended by the business leaders directing the future of grocery retailing for us all.
 

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* If you operate in the UK forecourt sector, this event is your chance to identify new opportunities and hear from speakers including BP, Esso, the co-operative, him! and P&H. *
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* UK Grocery Retailing Outlook report is IGD's indispensable guide to the UK grocery retail sector, providing market size and structure analysis as well as market forecasts to 2013. *
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Latest articles from our experts Latest articles from our experts Latest articles from our experts
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* Consumers value convenience
Consumers value convenience
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2009 looks set to be one of change for the UK convenience market. IGD's Stewart Samuel considers the implications for the sector of a more value conscious consumer, on-going consolidation and how operators may benefit from a raft of high street failures.
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* Tesco set to become world’s second largest retailer by 2012
Tesco set to become world’s second largest retailer by 2012
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Tesco is set to just overtake Carrefour in the global turnover rankings within the next four years, making it the world’s second largest retailer after Wal-Mart according to IGD’s latest research.
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* Food-to-go: here to stay?
Food-to-go: here to stay?
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Stewart Samuel examines how tightened household budgets are affecting the foodservice sector, how food retailers have been turning this to their advantage, and the implications for retailers that have been investing in food-to-go
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Forthcoming conferences Forthcoming conferences Forthcoming conferences
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Convenience on the Forecourt 2009
Convenience on the Forecourt 2009
Speakers include BP, Esso, the co-operative, P&H and him!
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Asda Trade Briefing 2009
Asda Trade Briefing 2009
Hear from the senior Asda team and learn about the retailer's growth
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UK Grocery Outlook Seminar:<br>Responding to the value challenge
UK Grocery Outlook Seminar:
Responding to the value challenge		 New
Get up-to-speed with the opportunities for UK grocery in 2009
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Reducing Waste in the Food Chain
Reducing Waste in the Food Chain New
A practical one-day workshop to help you reduce waste in your supply chain.
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Nisa-Today's Trade Briefing
Nisa-Today's Trade Briefing
A unique opportunity to hear from the senior Nisa-Today's team
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Tesco Trade Briefing
Tesco Trade Briefing
Hear from Richard Brasher and the Tesco commercial team
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Recent retailing research Recent retailing research Recent retailing research
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Global Retailing: Preparing for Change
Global Retailing: Preparing for Change New
A practical tool designed to help you tackle the global trends of tomorrow
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UK Grocery Retail Outlook
UK Grocery Retail Outlook New
A strategic assessment and outlook for the UK grocery market for 2009 and beyond
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Sustainability: Planning for the Future
Sustainability: Planning for the Future
IGD’s guide to help commercial teams build sustainability into their business planning
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The Evolution of Discount Retailing
The Evolution of Discount Retailing
IGD's strategic overview of the opportunities and challenges of the global discount channel
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UK Convenience Outlook
UK Convenience Outlook
IGD's comprehensive guide to the evolving and dynamic UK convenience retailing market
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UK Grocery & Foodservice Wholesaling Outlook
UK Grocery & Foodservice Wholesaling Outlook
New for 2008: identify the real opportunities for suppliers in the UK wholesale & foodservice sectors
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Inspiring change
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* "Bringing together retailers, manufacturers and its own expertise, IGD not only creates unrivalled knowledge of the supply chain, but applies it in ways that are world-leading and are of genuine benefit to business and consumers. We value our membership and our participation."

Richard Brasher
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