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The Changing Faces of America
February 2013 Thom Blischok Chief Retail Strategist
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In this “turbulent” economy, shoppers remain wary—what does it take to win in the “new normal”
Key Industry Questions
Has living through the recession changed the consumer mindset? Will change persist?
What is and will be the role of technology, multi-channel retailing, loyalty, and collaboration, in changing the way shoppers shop?
With ever increasing competition, food price inflation, new emerging e-channels, weak product innovation,
conservative consumers, how do retailers and manufacturers grow and food shippers ship?
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Demand now being driven by changing demographic and financial shopper landscape
The new shopper landscape is a “wine decanter” not an “hourglass.”
The new shopper “decision tree” focus is “envisioning” not purchasing/selection” not just deals
Retailers are heavily investing in format, merchandising, and marketing capabilities
CPG manufacturers placing bets/investments in product innovation, channel ,and banner rationalization
Amazon.com is expected to have an impact going forward.
Home Delivery is now a viable purchase channel and will increase significantly
We believe 2013 will present a number of both ongoing and new challenges for the Retailer and CPG Manufacturing Communities
Executive Summary
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1. Changing Shopper Landscape
2. The Bifurcated American Shopper
3. Retailer Competitive Responses
4. CPG Manufacturer Competitive Responses
5. Recommendations for Consideration
Topics for Today’s Discussion
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1. Changing Shopper Landscape
2. The Bifurcated American Shopper
3. Retailer Competitive Responses
4. CPG Manufacturer Competitive Responses
5. Recommendations for Consideration
Topics for Today’s Discussion
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The 2013 market Retail landscape is best characterized by five driving forces
Realities of living with less
“Intensified uncertainty about the future”
Growing shopper bifurcation
“Creeping forward” economic /retailing environment
Technology enhanced path to purchase
Changing Shopper Landscape
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The economy appears to be improving steadily though a substantial proportion of consumers remain unconvinced
March 2012 FMI Survey
N=1401
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
Q1/12 Q1/11 Q1/10 Q1/09 Q1/08 Q1/07 Q1/06 Q1/05
University of Michigan Index of Consumer Sentiment
(ICS) (1) Gross Domestic Product
$US Trillions, Chained 2005
14
13
12
200
8
201
1
200
6
201
0
200
7
200
9
200
5
Recession 100%
58% Better
42% Worse
Recession
Sources: National Bureau of Economic Research (start and end dates for the recession, December 2007 and June 2009); University of Michigan/Thompson Reuters; Booz & Company Analysis
1) The University of Michigan Thompson Reuters Index of Consumer Sentiment Index is calculated monthly based on at least 500 telephone-survey responses to five questions. Full information is available at http://www.sca.isr.umich.edu/
2) Question: “Do you think the economy is getting better or worse?”
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In 2013, average weekly household spend rose slightly—in real terms—a multi-year downward trend
Weekly Household Grocery Expenses (1)
$US
$93.30 $93.20 $97.80 $98.40 $99.90 $97.30
$104.90
2012
$ 88.06
2011
$ 85.60
2010
$ 88.15
2009
$ 87.27
2008
$ 92.29
2007
$ 91.64
2006
$93.30
Food-inflation adjusted Weekly Spend (2006 Dollars) Nominal Weekly Spend (Dollars)
Note: (1) Survey question, presented in February or March of each year: Approximately how much do you spend each week on groceries for your family?
Changing Shopper Landscape
Source: FMI U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2011, 20; USDA Consumer Price Index for Food at Home http://www.ers.usda.gov/Briefing/CPIFoodAndExpenditures/Data/cpiforecasts.htm; Booz & Company Analysis
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“Fresh” is increasingly driving consumer purchase behaviors – the implications of fresh are broad reaching – top 10 categories
Fresh Fruits Fresh Vegetables Milk Chicken Beef
Laundry Products Coffee/Tea Milk Non-Dairy Cheese Paper Products
Changing Shopper Landscape
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Four mega-trends are reshaping the retail industry for the foreseeable future – all impact Shippers future
Continuing Trends
2012 Retail Key Mega-Trends
Format Innovation
Online Encroachment
Value Seeking
Technology- Enhanced Shopping
Emerging digital shopping behaviors which enable ever more consumers to access the best deals available in their local market
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Continued innovation in physical store formats –particularly smaller stores – meeting distinct consumer needs
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The recession caused a likely permanent
shift towards “value seeking” behaviors
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Growth in online retailing within
grocery – but driven primarily by “peripheral”
categories not the core
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Plus 2 key continuing trends: Private brand share is stable
at a new, higher level Ongoing concern for health,
wellness and sustainability
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Changing Shopper Landscape
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Value Seeking translates into a shift towards austerity for millions of households
Sources: Booz & Company Analysis
“15M – 20M more households
are now value seekers”
Changing Shopper Landscape
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Private brands are an integral part of the value seeking shopper purchase behaviors
“101M households have
integrated private brands into their
pantries ”
Changing Shopper Landscape
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Personal economics are dictating a new “lens of affordability” purchase decision process
“72M households have learned to
live with less and are enjoying it”
Changing Shopper Landscape
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Trip Type National Grocery Retailers
Regional Grocery Retailers
Dollar 2 Club 1 Total
Stock Up
Fill In
Quick Trip
Special Occasion
1) Costco/BJ’s/Sam’s
2) Dollar General/Family Dollar
Projected Trip Type Landscape Across Retailer Channels
With this value seeking shopper, traditional weekly stock up trips are transitioning to a more frequent trip “rhythm”
Source: Q7. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about your shopping trips to retailer 1 compared to last year? Grocery Retail Survey, Booz & Company Analysis.
Changing Shopper Landscape
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And shoppers clearly articulated their definition of value
“Quality received per
dollar spent”
Value Defined
Changing Shopper Landscape
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Technology is interrupting the traditional path to purchase and will continue to do so
“Fifty-two percent of American
households use technology in
traditional grocery
purchasing”
Changing Shopper Landscape
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On-line encroachment of traditional grocery categories is today small and expected to grow rapidly
“Fifty-four percent of American
households purchase some grocery
categories online occasionally”
Changing Shopper Landscape
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And a new competitor clearly indicates market intention
“Amazon indicates that
65% of America will be serviced with same day delivery by the
end of 2014”
Changing Shopper Landscape
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Changing Shopper Landscape
34 Companies offering grocery home delivery
Suburban Organics is now door to door organics
(formerly AULSuperStore)
Source: http://blog.couponsherpa.com/34-companies-offering-grocery-home-delivery/
Service isn't available in all regions of the country, but many companies are rapidly growing into America's "fly-over" regions
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150M sq. ft. of grocery category space built outside of grocery in the past seven years
US Store Count Expansion from 2005-2011
Source: Nielsen US Retail Trends, March 2, 2012; Booz & Company Analysis
38,513
31,590
18,579
4,578 2,462
1,067 1,964
38,526
32,924
22,782
4,334 3,645 1,231
2,410
Hard discount stores Aldi, and Save-A-Lot are growing rapidly
Family Dollar and Dollar General
alone have added over 3,000 stores
since 2005
Supercenters Mass Merch Supermarkets $2MM+
Dollar Stores Drug Convenience Hard Discount
Warehouse Clubs
2005 2011
148,126
140,655
+5%
0%
+4%
+23%
-5% +48%
+15% +23%
Changing Shopper Landscape
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1. Global economic downturn continues for the foreseeable future
2. Shoppers demand a three part “banner promise”
– Simple
– Quality
– Value
3. A heightened awareness of food safety and consumer trust emerges
4. Fresh drives store selection and choice
5. “Seamless” retailing becomes a reality
6. Product sourcing goes global as well as local
What are the strategic implications for shippers
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Topics for Today’s Discussion
1. Changing Shopper Landscape
2. The Bifurcated American Shopper
3. Retailer Competitive Responses
4. CPG Manufacturer Competitive Responses
5. Recommendations for Consideration
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The the consumer landscape has clearly evolved into two highly bifurcated shopper segments – critical transformation
Survivalists
The Bifurcated American Shopper
Middle Class
Selectionists
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“Survivalist” Key Metrics
Segment size
Income Distribution
Brand Dynamics
The “Survivalists” continue to struggle with spend levels and are aggressively searching for ongoing demonstrated price/value
Source: The Dialogic Group LLC – 2011, 2012, 2013, n= 1200
● Brand Transitioning: National Brands to Private Brands – limited loyalty ● Preference Transitioning: Favorite Brands to Value Brands ● Brand Architecture: Core Value to Selective Aspirational ● Elimination: Cutting Categories as a Last Resort
Touching all income levels
Under $50K $50K - $100K Over $100K
2011 – 39% 2013 – 65%
4M more households
The Bifurcated American Shopper
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The “Selectionists” are increasingly using a “lens of value and affordability” to drive their food purchase decisions
“Selectionist” Key Metrics
Segment size
Personal Financials − $50K Plus
Brand Dynamics ● Brand Transitioning: Limited -- Have significantly more loyalty ● Preference Transitioning: Staying with same national and private label brands ● Brand Architecture: Core quality/value with significant choice of unique offerings ● Elimination: Infrequent and driven by innovation
20% Declining 42% Maintaining 38% Better Stability
2011 – 39% 2013 – 34%
4M less households
The Bifurcated American Shopper
Source: The Dialogic Group LLC – 2011, 2012, 2013, n= 1200
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1. America will buy about the same at different stores that meet their needs
2. Deals are in – and shoppers expect them to continue
3. Pantries will both continue to shrink as well as a tendency to “turn the pantry” more often
4. The “fresh mantra” will continue to alter shopping trips
5. Expect “the home delivery” delivery business to explode
What are the strategic implications for shippers
The Bifurcated American Shopper
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Topics for Today’s Discussion
1. Changing Shopper Landscape
2. The Bifurcated American Shopper
3. Retailer Competitive Responses
4. CPG Manufacturer Competitive Responses
5. Recommendations for Consideration
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– Format and Merchandising Innovation
– Loyalty Innovation
– Next generation Coalition Loyalty schemes are upon us
– Seamless retailing across all banner channels
– Mobility – communications, merchandising, offers, and coupons
– Pricing and Promotion Innovation
– “Full carton offers” to compete against Club
– Weekend promotions much like “special sales events”
– Day part promotions
– Multi-manufacturer “ideas /solutions”
Grocery Retailers are implementing aggressive techniques and capabilities to both retain and capture market share
% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
34%
56%
61%
70% Investments are being made in the perimeter departments
Retailers are focused on “local content development”
Retailers are significantly expanding in-store services
Retailers focusing on merchandising “ideas vs. items”
Retailer Competitive Responses
Source: The Dialogic Group LLC – 2011, 2012, 2013, n= 1200
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Experiential retailing is transcending the shopping experience “from items to ideas”
Retailer Competitive Responses
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Fry’s Signature stores have developed a tremendous focus on in-store experiences
Retailer Competitive Responses
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Pro’s Ranch Markets demonstrate a true commitment to the Hispanic Market
Retailer Competitive Responses
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Market L is a clear indication of effectively serving the Asian market
Retailer Competitive Responses
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Regional retailers also are embracing a new level of shopping experience
Retailer Competitive Responses
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In addition, smaller format “fresh focused” stores are beginning to effectively appeal to the fill in/convenience shopping trips
Retailer Competitive Responses
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Retailers are investing in a new generation of loyalty programs designed to capture a greater share of household spend
Redefining Grocery Loyalty
Programs
Retailer Competitive Responses
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1. Changing Shopper Landscape
2. The Bifurcated American Shopper
3. Retailer Competitive Responses
4. CPG Manufacturer Competitive Responses
5. Recommendations for Consideration
Topics for Today’s Discussion
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Rewiring Next Generation Collaboration
Brand Innovation
“Cost to Serve” Investment Models – Channel, Banner Trade-offs
– Growth vs. Maintenance Categories
– Seamless account teams
CPG Manufacturers are developing new/enhanced capabilities to drive sustainable growth
% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
34%
46%
52%
61% Rethinking merchandising focus to ideas/solutions
Accelerating brand positioning marketing efforts including consumer direct
Challenging current product development models
Reconsidering brand architecture changes to accommodate changing shopper bases
% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
36%
47%
56%
78% Redesigning trade and promotional funding
capabilities
Developing new integrated trade/promotional, pricing, and shopper marketing organizations
Reprioritizing trade and promotional spending
Redesigning “retailer account strategic planning” efforts and capabilities
CPG Manufacturer Competitive Responses
Source: The Dialogic Group LLC – 2011, 2012, 2013, n= 1200
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1. Changing Shopper Landscape
2. The Bifurcated American Shopper
3. Retailer Competitive Responses
4. CPG Manufacturer Competitive Responses
5. Recommendations for Consideration
Topics for Today’s Discussion
It is important to jointly, strategically, rethink and align on “where to play” in the future
Envisioning Pre-Planning Purchasing Payment Consumption Overall Experience Social
A Shoppers Perspective on their Changing Decision Process
Today’s Focus Tomorrow’s
focus Tomorrow’s
focus
Recommendations for Consideration
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Retailer
Strategic banner differentiation other than price is a must
Next Generation loyalty systems are in play
– A go forward seamless loyalty strategy
Alignment with the shopper defined “elements of success”
– SIMPLICITY, QUALITY, PRICE/VALUE
CPG Manufacturer
Channel to Banner investment encompassing entire “Costs to Serve” models
Highly integrated strategic account planning process
Accelerate “speed to market” in new product development
Retailer – CPG Manufacturer – Shipper -- Joint – Growth Focus
360º Next Generation Collaboration Capability is a must – a fully integrated end-to-end model is critical
Recommendations for Consideration
Shipper
New capabilities in Fresh, New “Cost to Serve Models”, Home Delivery Integration, The impact of Local Products, Smaller Store Formats -- All driven by changing shopper consumption and retailer landscape patterns
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As a Food Shipper, there are four strategic issues that need strong consideration to plan for growth
“How do I plan for and meet the needs of the emerging retailer competitive landscape?” 1
“How will the growth of home delivery change the focus of my company?” 2
“What capabilities do we need to compete globally, nationally, and locally?” 3
“Recognizing the above three trends, how do we differentiate?” 4
Recommendations for Consideration
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the use and information of the client to whom it is addressed.
The Changing Faces of America
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