Reasons to Read

Discover how changing consumer behavior in the US grocery sector is reshaping retail strategies, from price-conscious shoppers to the rise of e-commerce. Read this data-driven report to uncover answers to these and other questions:

• How are inflation and macroeconomic pressures influencing consumer grocery habits, and what impact does this have on overall sales growth?
• What shifts in shopping behavior, like more frequent yet shorter store visits, indicate about consumer priorities and their approach to saving?
• How can grocers adapt to the rising demand for private-label products, even as national brands return to growth?
• What strategies should retailers adopt to stay competitive amid rising operational costs due to geopolitical instability, such as the Iran conflict?
• How is e-commerce evolving as a mainstay in consumers’ grocery shopping routines, and what implications does this have for brick-and-mortar retailers?

Companies mentioned in this report include: Ahold Delhaize; Aldi; Albertsons; Amazon; Costco; H-E-B; Kroger; Publix; Walmart.

Data in this report include: Changes in weekly grocery visits and average dwell times, year-over-year unit sales data for food and non-food categories, and consumer responses to rising inflation, such as the shift to private-label products.