Foresight on Demand

The EU retail ecosystem in the future - a vision for 2040

FOD Retail Ecosystems

FOD I Completed
Client
DG GROW
Lead organisation
IFI
Year
2021
Start date
2021-05-31
Duration
18 months

Project summary

This project explored alternative futures for the European retail ecosystem to support its green and digital transition. Through horizon scanning, a Delphi survey, scenario development, visioning, roadmapping, and participatory workshops, it developed a shared vision for the retail ecosystem by 2040, co-created transition roadmaps for the grocery and non-grocery sectors, and identified policy opportunities to support a sustainable, digital, and resilient transformation.

Resources

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Project focus

Topics

Consumer BehaviourCircular EconomyEmerging Technologies

Foresight methods

Horizon ScanningDelphiScenario DevelopmentRoadmappingParticipatory Workshops

Policy objectives

Green TransitionDigital TransitionResilienceSustainabilityCompetitiveness

Outputs

ScenariosVisionRoadmapsRecommendations

Project type

Strategic ForesightStakeholder Engagement