Inflation Bites: How Americans Are Rethinking Grocery Shopping

Takeaways

• US consumers are hyper-focused on value right now.
• 59% of consumers prefer retailers offering personalized deals.
• 44% of consumers are switching to generic or store brands.
• 38% are sticking strictly to their shopping list.
• Consumers are pivoting to cooking at home.
• Tariffs could cost the foodservice sector over $12 billion.
• Retailers are expanding their private-label offerings.
• Technology is going to play a bigger role in retail.
• Value will remain front and center throughout 2025.
• Economic pressures can spark unexpected innovation.

Chapters

00:00 This Week in Research: New Reports and Data

02:12 Shifts in Grocery Shopping Habits

05:09 Impact of Inflation on Dining Out

06:30 Effects of New Tariffs on Grocery Prices

08:38 Retailer Strategies in Response to Consumer Shifts

10:15 Future Trends in Grocery Retailing

For more on this topic, read the full report from Coresight Research: Tariff Anxiety Hits the Supermarket: US Consumers Turn Cautious When Shopping for Groceries.