Every recession at some point in time becomes a
learning lesson. When the current great recession
began seven years ago in late 2007, the American consumer once famous for our “free-spending ways” has now
according to a new report from Consumer Reports turned into the “American
scrimper”.
In large part during the recession,
American’s began buying less of everything from restaurant meals to housing
even haircuts. The Consumer Reports National Research
Center study found: “Americans
are showing a new optimism. We’re ready to shop again. But we’re not the same
old spendthrifts we used to be; this harrowing economic era has changed
America’s buying habits, perhaps permanently.”
According to Foodservice Solutions®
Grocerant Guru™ the largest increase in retail grocery sales over the last
seven years can be bound within the Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared
food aka Grocerant niche food. Consumers are seeking time savings and
convenience; finding both practicality and indulgence at the intersection fresh
prepared Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat food.
Consumer
Reports found that the one thing that Americans
hate to give up. “Our caffeine habit, for instance.” Starbucks has become
America’s indulgence according to our Grocerant Guru™. While Consumer Reports found “People aren’t
trading down; they’re trading off, there has been a huge surge in gourmet
bagged coffee sales.”
Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh
prepared food has evolved with consumers, endured the rescission and is
positioned to lead the food industry into its next evolution. Foodservice Solutions® Grocerant Guru™ has
been at the forefront and can help your company, brand, or leadership team
reposition for success in the Grocerant era simply call: 1-253-759-7869.
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