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Middle East and Africa channel forecasts 2022 – 2027

This report shares the Middle East & Africa view of our channel forecasts to 2027, combining data from three major markets across the region.

Africa and Middle East retail trends 2023

We highlight five trends that we expect to shape the Africa and Middle East grocery retail market over the next 12 months and beyond.

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The Retail Pulse: a look at the latest industry developments - week 37

Our global analysts share some of the latest headlines across the globe. Here's what you need to know.

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The Retail Pulse: a look at the latest industry developments - week 36

Our global analysts share some of the latest headlines across the globe. Here's what you need to know. Don’t miss our key insights Global discount trends 2023 – we look at five trends that will shape the discount channel globally in 2023, utilising our extensive global research to present examples from the retailers leading the way Navigating global private label growth: trends ...

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Presentations

Strategic outlook for Amazon

11/09/2023

Understand how Amazon will grow in the next five years, its latest developments, and the implications for retailers and suppliers.

Navigating global private label growth: trends in 2023 and beyond

30/08/2023

In this report, we answer five key questions to help you understand the private label market today and how it will evolve in future. Our insights include global examples of the trends, and we delve into what this means for your business as a retailer or supplier.

Leading global online retailers in 2027

29/08/2023

Understand how the leading, global, online grocery retailers are driving growth and winning channel share in their markets and how online’s share of omnichannel retailers' sales is set to grow to 2027. Take inspiration from the likes of Amazon, Alibaba, Leclerc, JD.com, and Walmart, amongst others, and appreciate the implications for retailers and suppliers.

How discounters can rule the world

06/07/2023

IGD’s discount working group presents its opinions on what food discounters need to do in the long term to sustain sales growth. The report presents ideas across five areas; network growth, assortment evolution, shopper experience, technology, and sustainability & health. Throughout, key supplier opportunities are highlighted and we summarise with our five big bets for winning with the food discounters.