What you need to know
Since the last issuance of this Report, grocery sales have begun to stabilize as food costs are rising. This hasn’t yet had a profound impact on where consumers are shopping because the majority are already devoted to value-oriented stores; however, it could boost private label sales. Collectively, the industry is focused on technology that will help propel it further into the digital age as the shift toward digital shopping continues on a slow but steady trajectory. Meanwhile, while new store openings have slowed, many chains are still planning for expansion, remodeling existing stores or adding new experiential aspects aimed to appeal to loyal in-store shoppers and younger generations in general.
Definition
This Report focuses on all retail channels that provide grocery products including traditional supermarkets, warehouse clubs, natural markets, drug stores, dollar stores, convenience stores, internet retailers (eg Peapod, FreshDirect) and farmers’ markets.
Groceries are defined as products such as food, beverages, household goods (eg cleaning products, toilet paper, garbage bags), and/or personal care products.
This Report builds on the analysis presented in Mintel’s Grocery Retailing – US, November 2017 and 2016. While it discusses online grocery shopping, this will not be a central area of focus. Mintel’s Online Grocery Shopping – US, August 2018 is an important companion Report that focuses specifically on this area.
