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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 retail sectors across the globe.

Whether you are looking for market insight from our specialist retailing 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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Latest articles from our experts Latest articles from our experts Latest articles from our experts
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* Going Dutch: changes underway in the Netherlands
Going Dutch: changes underway in the Netherlands
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The retail sector in the Netherlands has seen significant developments in recent months. Jamie Trust provides an update on what's happening in this key European market.
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* Through the wormhole: a look at food commodities
Through the wormhole: a look at food commodities
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It’s time for a thought experiment. IGD’s Chief Economist James Walton takes the controls of the Large Hadron Collider and sets out on a journey to the past, asking whether food commodities might have been the ideal place to ride out the economic storm.
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* 10 innovation trends to watch out for
10 innovation trends to watch out for
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The importance of innovation cannot be overstated, and when times are tough, investing in it can give your company the edge it needs. Jonathan Gunz looks at 10 key trends in retail and manufacturing innovation that you should be aware of.
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The Food & Grocery Monitor - Issue One
The Food & Grocery Monitor - Issue One New
Keep up-to-date on the latest grocery industry, economic and marketplace developments
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10 for 2010
10 for 2010 New
Key Themes for Business Success in 2010
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Quarterly Economic Update 2009 - Issue 4
Quarterly Economic Update 2009 - Issue 4
A series of four reports to help you manage risks and opportunities in a turbulent marketplace
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UK Grocery Retail Outlook 2009
UK Grocery Retail Outlook 2009
IGD's complete grocery retail sector guide
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Quarterly Economic Update 2009 - Issue 3
Quarterly Economic Update 2009 - Issue 3
A series of four reports to help you manage risks and opportunities in a turbulent marketplace
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European Grocery Buying Groups - 2009
European Grocery Buying Groups - 2009
Profiles the strategies of Alidis, AMS, BIGS, Coopernic & EMD.
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