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Store of the future 2030

This report provides our vision for how food and consumer goods stores will evolve over the next decade. 

Global large formats

A report assessing the tactical and strategic direction for larger grocery concepts around the world.

Transforming retail with digital signage

Insights and strategies to optimise in-store digital signage.

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Mars revolutionises ice cream experience with new delivery service

Mars has partnered with Conjure, the leading store-hailing service, to pilot on-demand mobile ice cream stores for its brands, including M&M’s, Snickers and Twix.

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B&Q calls time on Asda partnership
Home improvement retailer B&Q has revealed that it will close its eight concessions in Asda superstores. The two retailers began working together two years ago with small B&Q outlets opening in Asda stores, however, after a review, eight B&Q outlets in Asda will close and 57 staff will be redeployed to other stores. B&Q strategy director Chris Bargate said the closures will lead to an expansion o...
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How digital media is heading to new areas of the store
Cooler Screens, which has created one of the world’s largest in-store digital media and merchandising platforms for retail, is taking its technology beyond chilled aisles to other areas of the store in a major expansion drive. Initial focus on chilled drinks Cooler Screens has been able to transform doors on chilled units in stores into digital IoT smart screens, enabling the delivery of re...
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What’s the future of in-store digital signage?
Digital signage is becoming more prevalent in retail stores. We consider how this will continue evolving as an increasing number of touchpoints and marketing opportunities emerge, especially centred around retailers’ media programmes. Multiple digital touchpoints As retailers invest in creating more convenient experiences, a variety of digital touchpoints are being utilised in physical stor...
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IGD's top stores to visit in 2023

We showcase 30 inspirational stores across the globe which align with the key themes of our Store of the Future 2030 model.

5-year forecasts to 2027

Exclusive to subscribers.

Gain a view of what future growth to expect and start building your long-term strategy with our retailer and market forecasts to 2027.

Four forces of change

To survive and indeed thrive, businesses need to know and understand these four forces and assess the potential impacts and opportunities for their business, and then apply this thinking to their future plans and strategies.

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