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Times & Trends: Private Label

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

Brand Positioning in the New World Order

It was once considered embarrassing to be seen with a private label product, but today nearly all shoppers buy private label products stigma free. Private label products bring to market an important alternative to national brands. In a time where consumers are still reluctant to open their wallets, private label products are no longer simply similar to national brands at a lower price point, but often offer their own unique value propositions. Private label has become an important strategic component to help shoppers get through difficult times.

Many retailers have successfully leveraged private label to enhance banner loyalty in an era of increased channel shifting.  They have launched products at different price and quality points, developed attractive packaging and created aggressive merchandising and promotion strategies.  Marketers at national brands haven’t sat on their hands.  They have developed innovative strategies to co-exist with private label brands and highlighted the unique attributes of their offerings.

Last week’s webinar, based on SymphonyIRI Group’s latest Times & Trends report, explored current and emerging trends around private label, as well as national brand efforts to protect and grow their position in the CPG marketplace.

Additionally, the webinar discussed:

  • The latest private label channel, category, and price-related trends and how those translate into new opportunities.
  • A new understanding of shifting consumer attitudes and behaviors across key departments/categories and the drivers of those behaviors.
  • How to effectively identify and deliver against critical shopper needs to win share of wallet and shopper loyalty.

It’s not too late to watch the webinar, visit our online webinar archives.

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The New Shopping Standard: Deliberate Spending

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

The past 18 months has been a whirlwind of economic uncertainties…we’ve all heard it before.  But, take a closer look and despite some of the upticks in spending during holiday periods, like Easter and Christmas, and you’ll see that the general consumer purchasing patterns has not changed.  We don’t predict any change happening in the near future and, surprisingly, today’s savvy consumers aren’t too fazed by it.

There are four things driving this spending stagnation.  The first is fairly obvious.  Consumer angst with the current economy and its stability is driving consumers to spend more deliberately and less frivolously.  Making matters worse is the continued negative news on lack of available jobs.  This has led to shoppers pausing before they purchase.  These shoppers have learned a new series of shopping rituals and regimens to achieve better value for the dollar their spending.  Most have learned to live with less and are happy about it.

This new behavior suggests that a new shopper norm has arrived.  What this means for retailers over the next 18 months is that there will need to be a refocus on redesigning the shopper experience given this slower pace of shopping.  It will be critical to demonstrate better value and put in place better programs to show consumers that retailers understand their plight.  Retailers like HEB, Publix and Redmans provide examples of how to better service shoppers by bundling cost-efficient meal solutions, for instance.

For manufacturers, the new shopper value equation where quality is received for every dollar spent, means the need to reposition products around value.  As such, private label is developing in the shoppers’ minds as a “better value” equation.  Manufacturers must consider details, such as the type of information highlighted on labels, and make the case for the quality benefits of products.  Platforms like “better for you” will help justify value for today’s choosy consumer.  Some manufacturers have already begun to address this, such as Clorox who highlights the importance of home essentials and how shoppers can use their products to easily keep their home healthy and clean.  Sara Lee provides options to simplify breakfasts and Campbell Soup offers meal options such as their Quick & Easy $4 Dinner Ideas.

Despite this new shopping standard, there is still room for success in CPG.  It’s just a matter of flexibility in strategy and understanding of the shopper’s plight.

Tags: Clorox, coupons, cpg, economy, Frugal, HEB, Private Label, Publix, Quick & Easy, Redmans, Sara Lee, shopper experience, shopping
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Where are retailers seeking growth of private label business in 2010?

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

During the past few years, the U.S. recession helped drive store brand growth across categories and shopper segments. As we enter a period of uncertainty over whether or not 2010 will ultimately be a year of recovery or of further economic volatility, the future of store brand also hangs in the balance. While the recession opened shoppers’ baskets to store brand as an affordable alternative to higher-priced items, will they continue purchasing these items once the economy recovers or will they switch to old favorites? Furthermore, retailers counting on store brand for growth are struggling to find untapped opportunities and fresh strategies to maintain and expand their store brand business in 2010 and beyond, regardless of how quickly the economy recovers.

Register here for my upcoming Webinar, “2010 Private Label Opportunities for Retailers,” to learn more about emerging trends and key success factors.

Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 p.m. PT; 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. CT; 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET

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Private Label Growth Continues to Remain Strong in US and EU

Friday, October 9th, 2009

This week, IRI released a Times & Trends Special Report highlighting the continued success of private label programs in the United States and throughout Europe.  We are tracking this spike in private label strategies to help retailers and manufacturers monitor the progress of their programs and to assist them in developing their private label programs and associated marketing campaigns.

Shoppers have reacted to the economic crisis over the past 18 months by adjusting their purchasing behaviors, searching for deals and looking for new ways to save money. Private label has played a key role in shoppers’ money-saving strategies.  In the United States and Europe, where private brands are widely perceived to be of equal, sometimes superior, quality as nationally- branded CPG offerings consumers are turning to these products to meet their families’ day-to-day needs and keep them on budget.

This Times & Trends report examines how these sophisticated, tailored new versions of yesterday’s brown label private products continue to entice consumers. Across the U.S. and European countries, shoppers are making private label a preferred shopping choice, even with predictions of a recovering economy.  In the United States,  private label spending has risen 1% over the past year, with a total of 18% of CPG dollars spent on private label offerings.  A 1% increase in sales is very significant, translating into billions of dollars for retailers across the country.  In Europe, private label share varies, tending to be highest in Germany and Spain, and lower in Greece and Italy.

If you’re interested in viewing the full Times & Trends Special Edition:  U.S. & Europe Private Label 2009, visit http://us.infores.com/Insights/ArticleDetail/tabid/117/ItemID/932/View/Details/Default.aspx or contact me at Susan.Viamari@infores.com for more information.

We look forward to working with you closely as you grow your private label programs and as always, we welcome your thoughts and comments on this blog post.

Best wishes,

Susan Viamari

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