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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 Hypermarkets and supermarkets channel 2023   – We explore where hypermarket and supermarket growth will come from at both regional and country levels, utilising our extensive global research to present examples from the retailers leading the way N...

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 ...

Woolworths Holdings reported a strong set of results for FY23, which ended on 25 June 2023. Turnover for the group rose 6.9% YoY to ZAR93.0 bn (US$5.0 bn). Particularly in the food sector, revenue rose 8.5% annually, with growth accelerating in H2 motivated by more shoppers and improved on-shelf availability. Increased sales and surge in gross profit YoY Woolworths Food revenue reached ZAR4...

Our global analysts share some of the latest headlines across the globe. Here's what you need to know. Don’t miss our latest insights Communicating health on the shelf - see health trends and tactics brought to life with 50 case studies from retailers and brands from around the world. Strategic outlook for DFI Retail Group - we review the DFI Retail Group's outlook and stra...

Our global analysts share some of the latest headlines across the globe. Here's what you need to know. Don’t miss our latest insights Global drugstore trends 2023 - we look at six trends that will shape the drugstore channel globally in 2023 and highlight the key considerations for retailers and suppliers. Category snapshot: household - encompassing areas such as merchandising, b...

Our global analysts share some of the latest headlines across the globe. Here's what you need to know. Don’t miss our latest insights Next-generation retail: unlocking new revenue opportunities - driving revenue and profit growth in a changing landscape. How retailers in Berlin are aligning to our European retail trends 2023 - retailers and suppliers can be inspired by the many i...

Our global analysts share some of the latest headlines across the globe. Here's what you need to know. Europe Europe’s leading grocery retailers in 2027 (Subscriber webinar) Tuesday 27 June 2023 10:00 BST Join us for an overview of the European grocery landscape, highlighting the region’s leading retailers and how we expect them to grow and evolve over the next five years. The...

Here we explore interesting updates from around the world, including the first autonomous store and initiatives for food waste reduction.  First unmanned store in Switzerland  SPAR Switzerland has opened its first ever 24-hour cashierless store in Zurich, Switzerland. Shoppers simply need to scan a QR code on their phone to enter and can use their phone to scan items, without needing to dow...

As we launch our first report for 2023 on global responses to the cost-of-living crisis, we highlight our favourite retailer examples from Q1. Global responses to the cost-of-living crisis: Q1 2023 Our report showcases how retailers have responded to the cost-of-living crisis, focusing on six categories: Price: low and trusted prices on everyday products Promotions: promotion...

Shoprite’s results for the half year ending January 1 st 2023 show despite the challenges the retailer faced, it was a good end to the year. Key figures Total Group (including supermarkets and LiquorShop) : sales +16.8% to R106.3bn   Supermarkets (including LiqourShop) : sales +17.5% to R85.1bn Like-for-like sales +11% 191 net new stores were added over the previou...