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How Lidl is rapidly transforming towards a more sustainable model

Europe’s largest retailer is accelerating its sustainable transformation. While many of the developments are not unique in the retail industry, the size and scale of Lidl means these solutions could contribute to make it a leader in Europe in terms of sustainability. We look at some of its latest developments in the region.

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Convenience stores and technology connecting further globally

Earlier this year, we outlined five global trends that will shape the convenience channel this year and beyond. Below are some case studies to show how convenience retail and technology are connecting further. Sweden: Pressbyrån opens unstaffed store in a hospital Pressbyrån has opened its second unstaffed 24/7 Pressbyrån Go store, this time at Huddinge Hospital. In urban locations...

How loyalty programmes are evolving in Western Europe

After a period of comparative inactivity, loyalty programmes are coming back into focus as retailers look to collect data to support long-term growth. However, short-term demands are coming increasingly into focus as retailers look to keep the new shoppers they gained during the pandemic. In this article we look at three schemes that standout and where programmes could go in future. Loyalty sc...

Who’s winning in private label and what’s driving development?

With private label share of sales rising across much of Western Europe, we’ve published a series of three brand new reports for IGD Retail Analysis subscribers: Private label in Europe Private label trends in Western Europe 10 retailers winning in private label in Western Europe Here are some of the key highlights: 1. France, Portugal and Spain are am...

Presentations

Sustainability in Q3 2021

07/10/2021

15 examples of sustainability-focused innovations changing the food and grocery industry during the third quarter of 2021.

How loyalty programmes are evolving in Western Europe

24/08/2021

After a period of comparative inactivity, loyalty programmes are coming back into focus as retailers look to collect data to support long-term growth.

Volta Zero, the world’s first 16-tonne electric truck

11/08/2021

Swedish electric vehicle startup Volta Trucks has developed Volta Zero, the world’s first purpose-built fully electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle truck. It is set to enter production in 2022.

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Key presentation

Sweden country presentation

This in-depth guide to Sweden explores the key trends in grocery retail and the growth strategies of the leading retailers in the country.

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Store innovation: 15 must-see new concepts in Sweden

Gain inspiration from unstaffed convenience stores to outperforming hypermarkets; fresh-focused supermarkets to the sustainable discount store of the future.

10 Nordic stores to visit in 2021

There’s something for everyone to be inspired by in the Nordics – from unstaffed convenience stores to outperforming hypermarkets, foodservice innovation to the sustainable discount store of the future.

10 trends that defined 2020 in Sweden (part two)

We review the shopper trends driving this unprecedented year and consider the strategic outlook for ICA and Axfood.

Exclusive interview with Reactor Sweden on its strategic partnership with Reitan Convenience

Retail Analysis 5–year forecasts

Exclusive to subscribers.

Use our retailer and market forecasts to 2026 for your long-term strategic planning.

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