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Over $1trillion of food is traded between countries every year. In the UK food and grocery retailing accounts for nearly 50p in every pound spent in shops.

At IGD we are involved in ongoing analysis, charting and commenting on the key issues influencing the development of the sector across the globe.

We work at the heart of the industry and have relationships across organisations of all sizes, from international hypermarkets to local convenience stores. Our articles follow the major world players, and provide insight into strategy and analysis of tactics. While our factsheets outline some of the key statistics and figures about our industry – for example 12.4% of household spending in the UK is now on food, drink and tobacco, compared to 14.3% ten years ago (1998) and 17.3% twenty years ago (1988).

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* Need UK grocery retailing information? Our factsheet including the UK grocery market size and value, store numbers and future sector prospects. *
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* In this free guide, we discuss some of the transformations our industry and its skill base will see over the next ten years. *
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* Profiling retailers' supply chain operations
Profiling retailers' supply chain operations
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IGD’s retail logistics profiles have been published for over 25 years and now form part of the Supply Chain Analysis online service. Laura Bayman highlights what information they cover, and why they are so valuable.
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* Switzerland 2010: Three trends shaping the market
Switzerland 2010: Three trends shaping the market
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When people think of Switzerland, their minds probably turn to chocolate, watches or neutrality. But this landlocked country is also home to a flourishing and dynamic food and grocery industry. Catherine Ellwood highlights three major trends shaping the Swiss market.
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* Back to school - Canadian style
Back to school - Canadian style
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The back-to-school sales period in Canada is an important event for both food and grocery and general merchandise retailers, in what is typically a relatively slower trading period. Stewart Samuel explains more.
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