Press Releases

IRI’s Nicole Barry to explore the cross-channel themes shaping Australia’s $6.7bn OTC pharmacy retail marketplace at the ASMI Member Forum.

26 March, 2018

On April 12, IRI’s Nicole Barry will take ASMI members through the cross channel themes that drove the performance of Australia $6.7bn OTC pharmacy retail marketplace in 2017.

IRI’s David Shukri to explore the growth drivers behind Australia’s $17.5bn liquor channel

18 March, 2018

On March 28, IRI’s David Shukri will highlight the key drivers of performance within the Australian retail liquor industry during 2017.

IRI to present at the New Zealand Food & Grocery Council conference.

29 October, 2017

David Shukri will present “Understanding The Changing Retail Landscape in Australia and Abroad”.

IRI and Clavis Insight form alliance to offer e-Commerce intelligence & optimisation for brands in Australia’s growing online market.

25 October, 2017

The alliance enables brand owners to optimise their online channel representation, drive profitable e-Commerce growth and protect brand equity.

Product range rather than price or convenience drives consumers in-store – IRI European Shopper Insights Report

23 October, 2017

For 60% range is main reason for store choice when grocery shopping in supermarkets/hypermarkets, while price is key for discounters and online shopping

Healthy eating trend boost for vegetarian, free-from and organic food producers

02 October, 2017

IRI survey of shoppers across Europe finds more than two thirds are buying healthy food German shoppers most likely to buy organic food (versus half of Europeans) 39% of shoppers buying vegetarian food options ‘Free-from’ food on the shopping menu of one third of shoppers

European grocery shoppers become digital Infoseekers as the cost of shopping continues to rise

21 September, 2017

1 in 3 shoppers uses the Internet to seek information before shopping Smartphones assist 65% of digital infoseekers with in-store savings 84% of shoppers prepare a shopping list and 1 in 10 do this on their phone Southern Europeans more focused than Northern Europeans on...

Globus selects IRI as its preferred partner for data sharing and technology in Germany

11 September, 2017

IRI’s Holistic Retail Solution provides advanced predictive analytics and transactional data insights to Globus and its suppliers

‘Front of Shop’ becomes the battle ground for Pharmacy Retailers

08 September, 2017

IRI is seeing large established brands and smaller independent buying groups combine forces to create a strong and clear market offering for consumers.

IRI to Address POPAI Marketing@Retail Summit

31 August, 2017

IRI's Mike Boland to Present at the POPAI Marketing@Retail Summit on Changing Social Values, Holistic Health and the Increasingly Complex Shopper Journey.

Boots UK and IRI announce customer insight platform partnership

23 August, 2017

Boots UK announces today that it has partnered with IRI to develop and operate a range of world-class customer insight tools for its product brands*.

Private Label Growth Outpaces National Brands.

16 August, 2017

IRI predicts private label will continue to grow as retailers tap into key consumer trends and create more premium-tier products that create shopper intrigue and engagement.

Cooperation agreement entered into by IRI and EROSKI

17 July, 2017

EROSKI to develop innovative supplier collaboration platform with IRI

IRI calls for industry standard on Big Data Collaboration

06 July, 2017

IRI’s latest whitepaper on Big Data Collaboration calls for FMCG retailers and manufacturers to unify their data and analytics expertise in order to drive brand and category growth

IRI and M&S to address Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit 2017 on how retailers and CPG manufacturers can share big data for smart growth

08 June, 2017

Berlin, Germany - Wednesday 21st June 2017

Striking the balance for consumers: ingredient moderation drives permissibility in indulgent categories

01 June, 2017

IRI research is showing shoppers are broadening their healthy eating habits and the brands taking advantage of these pockets of opportunities are realising growth. Embracing naturally nutritious ingredients, and being positioned as a ‘healthy’ alternative becoming an inspiring...

IRI's Daniel Bone to join AFGC discussion on Health & Wellness trends impacting grocery.

21 May, 2017

RI’s Daniel Bone will join the Health & Wellness Mega Trends Stream at the Food and Grocery Australia conference.

The rise of Premiumisation in liquor as Australians choose quality over price.

16 May, 2017

IRI finds that Australian drinkers are opting for liquor brands that offer a superior taste experience, rather than the lowest price

IRI announces change in senior management team: Anthony Graham to lead IRI Solutions and Innovations team as Lynda Gammell moves to new IRI role

25 January, 2017

IRI, the big data and technology expert for consumer industries, has announced the appointment of Anthony Graham as Executive Vice President of International Solutions and Innovations to replace Lynda Gammell. This senior management change in the International division of IRI ...

IRI finds that a mixed economic outlook is fuelling change in traditional shopper behaviour.

30 November, 2016

Discounters, pricing promotions and technology disrupting traditional shopper behaviour.