The next competitive advantage in grocery retail won’t come from technology alone, but from stores that can turn live data into intelligence and action, says Toby Pickard, retail futures senior partner, IGD.
Co-op has published its financial results for the first half of 2026, stating that it had navigated “challenging markets” with growth in sales and market share.
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has urged food manufacturers to focus on proving their added value by focusing on brand visibility and innovation.
The British Retail Consortium has published food retail sales for the four weeks from 5th July to 1st August 2026, reporting a 3.8% increase year-on-year.
New research from the Institute of Grocery Distribution has found that shoppers are increasingly choosing retailer-owned products for quality rather than price.
The Institute of Grocery Distribution’s Shoppervista Research has found that the ongoing UK heatwave has affected grocery choices, as consumers looked for lighter meals and convenient foods.