IGD has revealed what it regards as the ‘must-see’ grocery stores that are pushing boundaries and moving the industry forward.
Its new study – Top stores to visit in 2022 – highlights how retailers continue to invest in their physical estate to create shopper destinations that compete with rival stores and the expanding online and quick commerce channels.
Laura Jacobson, Head of UK Retail Analysis at IGD, commented: “Shopper behaviour and priorities have evolved quickly since the emergence of Covid-19 and retailers have reacted by creating store experiences that stand out.
“From hydroponic herb greenhouses and walkout payment technology, to restaurant meals and refill stations, we are seeing some really exciting new concepts and opportunities that drive footfall and spend.”
The list features 60 global stores, selected from the world’s new store launches and refits, reviewed and ranked against five themes from IGD’s Store of the Future model: Exciting and experiential, Digitally- enabled, Highly efficient, Omnichannel native and Naturally sustainable.
The list of stores includes:
- Naturally sustainable: Coles, Moonee Ponds, Australia – A next generation sustainable supermarket.
- Exciting and experimental: Eataly, London, UK – Blurring supermarket, food-to-go and restaurant concepts.
- Omnichannel Native: Walmart Express, Santa Fé, Mexico – Giving customers full flexibility over how and when they collect online orders.
- Digitally-enabled: Amazon Fresh, Westmont, USA – Leading the way in checkout-free technology.
- Highly efficient: Lidl, Almere, Netherlands – Limited assortments and simple store layouts that are easily replicable.
IGD is inviting suppliers and retailers to join a free webinar on 10 February to hear more about the must-see stores and 2022 trends that are shaping the market.
To register for the event and a free preview presentation, visit the IGD website
