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Retail predictions 2021: Experts talk bricks-and-mortar and the ‘jet propulsion’ of e-commerce What key challenges are in store for supermarket retailers as we move into 2021? Will bricks-and-mortar continue to play an important role? Do experts predict e-commerce to continue its unprecedented boom? 2020 certainly challenged the retail sector. Less than 12 months ago, supermarkets were struggling to keep their shelves full as shoppers stockpiled staple products en masse​. As the coronavirus pandemic swept Europe, the sector was also forced to implement socia...

Retail predictions 2021: Experts forecast food, plastic and climate-smart trends What major food trends will we see develop in the coming months on-shelf? And how will retailers respond to mounting pressure for improved sustainability credentials? FoodNavigator asks three retail experts to look into their crystal balls. The coronavirus pandemic has fast-tracked a great number of trends across Europe. Whether it be a preference for locally-sourced food or high-protein meat alternatives, supermarket retailers are responding to these new trends – and fast. At the sa...

17th December 2020 Vegan products are set to dominate UK shopper baskets in 2021, but supermarkets are expected to prioritise new and disruptive brands in this category. Meanwhile, listings for low alcohol products at supermarkets increased by 30% in the last 12 months, sparking an upwards trend in healthy alternatives in the new year. This is according to data from analysts at Edge by Ascential’s e-commerce analytics SaaS platform, Digital Shelf. They revealed that in 2020, chilled and frozen vegetarian and vegan ranges experienced modest growth of 3% as supermarkets sought to keep their r...