Insight Articles
Our experts give their opinion and guidance on a variety of ANZ shopper trends across grocery, liquor and pharmacy… Enjoy!
How is Trump’s war impacting ANZ supplier and retailer strategy?
Right now, more shoppers are hunting the deal, so supplier and retailer strategy is focused on pre-store investment and simplifying the shelf - particularly in categories most affected by a big shift in shopper behaviour. This month's update gives key insights on...
Why Availability Matters More Than Ever for New Zealand Brands
New Zealand shoppers aren’t browsing the aisles the way they used to—they’re arriving with a plan. Increasingly, shoppers enter store knowing not just the category they need, but the exact brand they intend to buy. Brand pre-selection is at an all-time high, and with...
How Do Affluent Ozempic-era Shoppers Navigate the Snack Aisle?
"THE OZEMPIC-ERA SUPERMARKET IS A VERY DIFFERENT PLACE" -- Australian Financial Review, Mar 13th How will the snacking aisles in Australia and New Zealand be affected by the emerging trend of Ozempic-era shoppers? And how should brands adjust their strategies to get...
Understanding the Impact of Out-of-Stocks on New Zealand Grocery Suppliers
By Andrew Arnold, Country Manager, Shopper Intelligence NZ Out-of-stock (OOS) situations are inevitable in retail, but their impact on shopper behavior often goes far beyond a missed sale. New research from Shopper Intelligence highlights how New Zealand shoppers...
Unlocking Shopper Behavior: Three Key Trends Shaping Australian Grocery Retail in 2024
By Simon Ford, Managing Director, Shopper Intelligence ANZ As the Australian grocery retail landscape evolves, understanding new shopper behavior remains critical for success. In 2024, Australian retailers face a unique set of challenges and opportunities, driven by...
Three off-premise liquor 2024 shopper opportunities
By David Shukri, Client Service Director, Australia Shopper Intelligence and Drinks Association members are just weeks away from accessing the latest read on shoppers in off-premise liquor. This update, covering the 12 months to March this year, will offer vital clues...
Time to pay attention to Australian liquor shoppers’ frustrations
By David Shukri, Client Service Director, Australia The off-premise liquor industry in Australia has reached a vital crossroads. Australian liquor shoppers are less satisfied with the off-premise, a fact that demands attention from retailers and suppliers alike. The...
It’s not all about price for New Zealand liquor shoppers
By Andrew Arnold, New Zealand Country Manager The psychology of shopping is what fascinates me most in this industry. Learning why New Zealand liquor shoppers do what they do. Why they make the decisions they make. Why they choose to go there and not somewhere else....
Three things you should bring to your next pharmacy retail meeting
By David Shukri, Client Service Director, Australia What should you be taking to your next pharmacy retail meeting? Many years ago, I was a buyer for one of the big UK supermarkets. My suppliers would come and see me to tell me all about their brands, their wonderful...