Trends

Looking for insights on a specific topic? Take a look at our latest research on the key themes and trends in grocery retail globally. From the evolving models of retailing to the cutting-edge innovations and technology powering them, we examine these developments in-depth, on an on-going basis.

Innovation tracker

We are spotting thousands of innovations from the food and CPG industry each year from around the world. To help businesses stay up-to-date we present the ones to watch. See all our innovation case studies in our innovation tracker.

Store of the future

We track the changes influencing future store developments and the impacts for food and consumer goods retailing globally.

Retail trends

Future-focused insights on the global and regional trends we expect to affect food and consumer goods retailing in the year ahead.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Get the latest insights on Coronavirus (COVID-19) to help your business understand what the food and grocery industry is doing around the world to address the evolving pandemic.

Technology

Technology is enhancing and changing the global food and consumer goods industry. Identify opportunities for your business by staying up to date with cutting-edge developments.

Events and promotions

Find inspiration for seasonal events and innovative promotions using our examples of in-store and online execution.

Private label and brands

We consider how retailers’ private label strategies are changing and how brands are responding to these challenges.

Sustainability and health

We explore how retailers and suppliers are responding to rising interest in hot topics including healthier lifestyles, special diets and sustainability.

Webcasts

Explore our series of webcasts keeping you up to date with insights across retail , shopper and supply chain.

Four Forces of change (STAR model)

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.