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APRIL 6, 2016 This is our first report in the Millennials Series. We explore how this demographic is helping to reshape the grocery sector. As millennials age and their purchasing power grows, grocery retailers are becoming more interested in appealing specifically to this consumer group. Shaped by the emergence of digital technology during their formative years, millennials have developed shopping behaviors that differ from those of previous generations. Their shopping decisions are often influenced by information they found on social media via their smartphones. Millennials tend to be health conscious and price sensitive when it comes to grocery shopping, so retailers must offer fresh and organic foods, a strong digital proposition and lower prices in order to succeed with this age group. Massmarket retailers such as Kroger, Walmart and Target have already started to adapt their grocery ranges to millennials’ desire for healthy and affordable options, and Whole Foods Market has announced the launch of a store format—365 by Whole Foods Market—that is designed to cater to millennials’ preferences. Grocery Shopping New Priorities, new Preferences DEBORAH WEINSWIG Executive Director – Head of Global Retail & Technology Fung Business Intelligence Centre [email protected] US: 646.839.7017 HK: 852.6119.1779 CHN: 86.186.1420.3016 1 HOW MILLENNIALS DISRUPT INDUSTRIES

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Page 1: HOW MILLENNIALS DISRUPT INDUSTRIES...2 ! DEBORAH!WEINSWIG,!MANAGING!DIRECTOR,FUNG!GLOBAL!RETAIL!&!TECHNOLOGY! DEBORAHWEINSWIG@FUNG1937.COM!!US:!917.655.6790!!HK:!852.6119.1779!!CN:!86.186.1420.3016

 

1  DEBORAH  WEINSWIG,  MANAGING  DIRECTOR,  FUNG  GLOBAL  RETAIL  &  TECHNOLOGY  [email protected]    US:  917.655.6790    HK:  852.6119.1779    CN:  86.186.1420.3016  Copyright  ©  2016  The  Fung  Group.  All  rights  reserved.  

APRIL  6,  2016  

 

   

• This  is  our  first  report  in  the  Millennials  Series.  We  explore  how   this   demographic   is   helping   to   reshape   the   grocery  sector.  

• As   millennials   age   and   their   purchasing   power   grows,  grocery  retailers  are  becoming  more  interested  in  appealing  specifically  to  this  consumer  group.  

• Shaped  by  the  emergence  of  digital  technology  during  their  formative   years,   millennials   have   developed   shopping  behaviors   that   differ   from   those   of   previous   generations.  Their   shopping   decisions   are   often   influenced   by  information   they   found   on   social   media   via   their  smartphones.  

• Millennials   tend   to  be  health   conscious  and  price   sensitive  when   it   comes  to  grocery   shopping,   so   retailers  must  offer  fresh   and   organic   foods,   a   strong   digital   proposition   and  lower  prices  in  order  to  succeed  with  this  age  group.  

• Mass-­‐market   retailers   such  as   Kroger,  Walmart   and   Target  have   already   started   to   adapt   their   grocery   ranges   to  millennials’   desire   for   healthy   and   affordable   options,   and  Whole   Foods  Market  has   announced   the   launch   of   a   store  format—365   by  Whole   Foods  Market—that   is   designed   to  cater  to  millennials’  preferences.  

Grocery Shopping

New Priorities, new Preferences

D E B O R A H W E I N S W I G E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r –

H e a d o f G l o b a l R e t a i l & T e c h n o l o g y F u n g B u s i n e s s I n t e l l i g e n c e C e n t r e

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2  DEBORAH  WEINSWIG,  MANAGING  DIRECTOR,  FUNG  GLOBAL  RETAIL  &  TECHNOLOGY  [email protected]    US:  917.655.6790    HK:  852.6119.1779    CN:  86.186.1420.3016  Copyright  ©  2016  The  Fung  Group.  All  rights  reserved.  

APRIL  6,  2016  

HOW MILLENNIALS DISRUPT INDUSTRIES: INTRODUCING THE MILLENNIALS SERIES GROCERIES,  HOUSING,  FURNITURE,  CARS  AND  EXPERIENCES  IN  FOCUS  

Millennials  are  typically  defined  as  those  born  from  1980  to  2000.  Given  the  20-­‐year   age   span,   they  make   up   a   sizeable   chunk   of   the   population:   Fung  Global  Retail  &  Technology  analysis  found  that  in  2014  millennials  comprised  27%   of   the   total   population   in   the   US   and   the   main   European   markets  combined;   this   makes   the   group   the   second-­‐largest   age   segment   in   these  markets  after  Generation  X  (the  preceding  generation).  

Figure  1.  Generations  as  Percentage  of  Total  Population  in  the  US  and  Main  European  Markets:  2014  

                             

 

Generation   Z   includes   people   born   from   2001;   millennials   comprises   people   born  between  1980  and  2000;  while  Generation  X  includes  people  born  from  1960  to  1979  and  baby  boomers  groups  people  born  from  1946  to  1959.    Main  European  markets  include  the  aggregate  population  in  Germany,  France,  Italy,  Spain  and  the  UK.  

Source:  Eurostat/US  Census  Bureau/Fung  Global  Retail  &  Technology  

Because  millennials’  ages  range  from  16  to  36,   they  constitute  a  customer  segment  that   is  of  growing  value  for  most  consumer  markets.  While  many  millennials   have   less   money   and   financial   security   compared   with   older  generations,  this  age  range  will  typically  be  in  a  high-­‐growth  phase  of  their  earnings:   Millennials   will   be   developing   their   careers,   moving   up   the  professional   ladder   and   settling   down   into   double-­‐income   households.   So  year  over  year,  their  spending  power  will  be  increasing.  

This  demographic   is  significant  not  only  for   its  size  or   its  growing  spending  power:  Millennials’  effect  on  consumer  markets  is  driven  also  by  the  nature  of  their  demands,  which  tend  to  differ  notably  from  previous  generations’.  While   such   a   large   group   is   inevitably   diverse   and   complex,   there   are  nevertheless  overarching  trends  among  millennials.  

Much  of  the  millennials  group  is  at  the  stage  in  life  where  their  income  is  ramping  up  and  so  their  spending  is  accelerating.    

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3  DEBORAH  WEINSWIG,  MANAGING  DIRECTOR,  FUNG  GLOBAL  RETAIL  &  TECHNOLOGY  [email protected]    US:  917.655.6790    HK:  852.6119.1779    CN:  86.186.1420.3016  Copyright  ©  2016  The  Fung  Group.  All  rights  reserved.  

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• They  are  highly   adept   at   using   technology   and  are   very   active   social  media  users.  

• They   tend   to  be  more   socially   conscious   than  older   age   groups,   and  are  influenced  by  product  offerings  marketed  as  ethical,  sustainable  or  environmentally  friendly.  

• They   are   more   likely   than   older   age   groups   to   focus   on   health   and  well-­‐being,  in  areas  such  as  food  and  physical  activity.  

• They  are  more  concerned  with  value  and  bargain  hunting,  in  part  out  of  necessity  as  economic  opportunities  have  decreased.  

• There  is  evidence  that  millennials  are  more  interested  in  spending  on  experiences  than  possessions.  

• Similarly,   there  are  also   indications   that  some  millennials  are  shifting  toward   renting   over   owning   belongings,   from   cars   to   clothes—although   this   may   be   influenced   by   this   group’s   relative   economic  insecurity.  

• Often  time-­‐poor,  millennials  are   likely  to  be   looking  for  convenience,  especially  when  shopping.  

These   preferences   and   behaviors   are   substantially   affecting   product   and  service  markets  worldwide,  not  least  because  millennials’  spending  power  is  increasing.   Major   brands   and   retailers   need   to   adapt   to   cater   to   the  demands  of  this  increasingly  valuable  consumer  segment.  

At   the   same   time,   established   brands   and   retailers   are   likely   to   face  competition  from  newer  companies,  which  may  target  millennials’  demands  more   sharply.   From  ASOS   to  Zipcar,  nimbler,   tech-­‐enabled   rivals  are  often  focused  on   serving   this   group,  potentially   chipping  away  at   legacy  brands’  current  and  future  customer  base.  

This   series   of   reports   will   examine   the   effect   of   these   trends   on   five  categories  or  sectors  and  offer  strategic  recommendations  for  each:  

• groceries  

• housing  

• furniture  

• cars  

• experiences  

The   first   report   in   our   series   covers   groceries,   and   its   findings   confirm   a  number   of   popular   views   on   millennials   and   food,   including   that   their  demands   for   value,   health   and   technology-­‐enabled   convenience   are  changing   the   marketplace.   But   it   also   challenges   some   other   perceptions  about  this  generation,  such  as  that  millennials  tend  to  prefer  online  over  in-­‐store   grocery   shopping.   The   report   begins  with   an   introductory,   data-­‐rich  briefing  on  millennials.  

   

From  ASOS  to  Zipcar,  nimbler,  tech-­‐enabled  rivals  are  focusing  on  millennials,  which  could  chip  away  at  legacy  brands’  customer  base.  

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4  DEBORAH  WEINSWIG,  MANAGING  DIRECTOR,  FUNG  GLOBAL  RETAIL  &  TECHNOLOGY  [email protected]    US:  917.655.6790    HK:  852.6119.1779    CN:  86.186.1420.3016  Copyright  ©  2016  The  Fung  Group.  All  rights  reserved.  

APRIL  6,  2016  

Millennials and Grocery Shopping: New Priorities, New Preferences As  millennials  mature  and  their  purchasing  power  increases,  companies  are  becoming  more  interested  in  targeting  them  as  consumers.  But  in  order  to  entice  millennials,   retailers  must   understand   what   these   consumers   want  and  how  their  shopping  behaviour  differs  from  that  of  previous  generations.  

   

Millennials  are   individuals  born  between  1980  and  2000,   so   this  year   they  will   be   aged   between   16   and   36.   Because   of   the   sheer   size   of   the   group,  they  include  people  at  very  different  stages  of   life.  However,  consumers  in  this   age   group   have   developed   features   that   distinguish   them   profoundly  from  other  generations,  mainly  because  they  grew  up  in  a  particularly  fast-­‐paced  socioeconomic  and  technological  environment,  one  that  has  seen  the  emergence  of  globalization  and  digital  technologies.  In  particular,  compared  to  previous  generations,  millennials  have:  

• Different   priorities:  Millennials   tend   to   postpone  marriage   and   home  buying   longer   than   previous   generations   did.   According   to   the   Pew  Research  Center,  in  2013,  26%  of  millennials  ages  18–32  were  married,  compared   to   48%   of   current   baby   boomers   when   they   were   in   the  same  age  group  in  1980.  

• Different   shopping   behaviors:   The   rise   of   technology,   the   Internet   in  particular,   has   profoundly   influenced   millennials’   lifestyles,   creating  distinctive   attitudes   toward   shopping.   For   instance,   they   tend   to   use  social  media   to   inform   their   shopping  decisions  more   than   their  older  counterparts  do.  In  the  US,  34%  of  consumers  aged  18–35  appreciate  it  when   a   brand   uses   social  media   to   promote   itself,   compared   to   only  16%   of   people   over   age   36,   according   to   the   Association   of   National  Advertisers.  

In  this  report,  we  look  at  what  drives  millennials’  grocery  shopping  behavior  and  what  successful   food  retailers  have  done  to  win  customers   in   this  age  group.  

The  rise  of  technology,  the  Internet  in  particular,  has  profoundly  influenced  millennials’  lifestyles,  creating  distinctive  attitudes  toward  shopping.  

Money.usnews.com  

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5  DEBORAH  WEINSWIG,  MANAGING  DIRECTOR,  FUNG  GLOBAL  RETAIL  &  TECHNOLOGY  [email protected]    US:  917.655.6790    HK:  852.6119.1779    CN:  86.186.1420.3016  Copyright  ©  2016  The  Fung  Group.  All  rights  reserved.  

APRIL  6,  2016  

 

A  SIZABLE  SEGMENT  OF  THE  CONSUMER  BASE  Targeting  millennials  makes  commercial  sense  for  several  reasons:  

• Millennials  make  up  a  large  proportion  of  the  consumer  base:  In  2014,  millennials   comprised   27%   of   the   total   population   in   the   US   and   the  main   European   markets   combined,   making   the   group   the   second-­‐largest   segment  after  Generation  X   (the  preceding  generation).   So,  by  targeting   millennials,   companies   can   reach   a   significant   chunk   of   the  consumer  base.  

Figure  1.  Generations  as  %  of  Total  Population  in  Main  European  Markets  and  US:  2014

 Generation  Z  includes  people  born  from  2001;  millennials  comprises  people  born  between  1980  and  2000;  while  Generation  X  includes  people  born  from  1960  to  1979  and  baby  boomers  groups  people  born  from  1946  to  1959.    Main  European  markets  include  the  aggregate  population  in  Germany,  France,  Italy,  Spain  and  the  UK.  

Source:  Eurostat/US  Census  Bureau/Fung  Global  Retail  &  Technology  

• Millennials’   income   grows   fast:   Millennials   are   at   the   stage   of   life  during  which  their  income  grows  at  the  fastest  rate  they  will  experience  in  their  lifetime.  Shaping  millennials’  shopping  behavior  can  create  loyal  customers  in  the  later  stages  of  life,  when  consumers  are  at  the  peak  of  their  lifetime  earning  potential.  

Figure  2.  Average  Gross  Income  Worldwide,  by  Population  Bracket:  2014  

   

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Age  Bracket  

Lifetime  income  peak    

Millennials  are  at  the  stage  of  life  during  which  their  income  grows  at  the  fastest  rate  they  will  experience  in  their  lifetime.  

Source:  Euromonitor  International  

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6  DEBORAH  WEINSWIG,  MANAGING  DIRECTOR,  FUNG  GLOBAL  RETAIL  &  TECHNOLOGY  [email protected]    US:  917.655.6790    HK:  852.6119.1779    CN:  86.186.1420.3016  Copyright  ©  2016  The  Fung  Group.  All  rights  reserved.  

APRIL  6,  2016  

• Millennials  are  here  to  stay:  millennials’  share  of  total  national  populations  is   expected   to   change   only  marginally   in   the   period   to   2026.   In   countries  with  lower  birth  rates,  such  as  Germany  and  Italy,  millennials’  share  of  the  total  population  is  expected  to  show  a  small  increase,  while  a  slight  decline  is  expected  to  occur  in  the  US  and  France,  which  have  higher  fertility  rates.  As   such,  marketers   targeting  millennials   today   should  be  able   to   count  on  an  equally  significant  proportion  of  the  consumer  base  in  the  future.    

Figure  3.  Millennials  as  Percentage  of  Total  Population:  2016  vs  2026

 In  2026  millennials,  people  born  between  1980  and  2000,  will  be  aged  between  26  and  46  years  old.      Source:  United  Nations/Fung  Global  Retail  &  Technology    

 INFLUENCE  OF  SOCIAL  MEDIA  AND  YOUTUBE  ON  MILLENNIALS  

While   previous   generations   have   been   heavily   influenced   by   televised  messages,  millennials  are  less  sensitive  to  TV  ads,  as  they  watch  less  TV  than  previous   generations   did.   Ofcom—the   British   communications   regulator—notes  that  millennials  watch   less  TV  than  baby  boomers  and  that  between  2004   and   2011,   adults   aged   25–34   reduced   the   number   of   hours   they  watched  TV  per  day.  

Figure  4.  Average  Hours  of  TV  Viewing  per  Day,  by  Age:  UK  Millennials  vs.  Baby  Boomers  

 Source:  Ofcom  

27.3  

23.0  25.8  

23.8  

20.3   20.9  

26.4  24.2  

25.5  23.5  

21.3   21.4  

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2016   2026  

2.6   2.6   2.6   2.5   2.5   2.6  2.8   2.8  

3.5   3.5   3.3   3.3   3.4   3.4   3.3   3.3  

4.5   4.4   4.4   4.5   4.6   4.7  

5.2   5.3  5.1   5.0   4.9   5.0  

5.2   5.2  5.7   5.8  

2004   2005   2006   2007   2008   2009   2010   2011  

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Younger  Millennials  16-­‐24   Older  Millennials  25-­‐34  Younger  Baby  Boomers  55-­‐64   Older  Baby  Boomers  65+  

Millennials  watch  less  TV,  but  they  entertain  themselves  through  websites,  online  streaming  and  social  media,  often  accessing  them  via  smartphone.  

Mashable.com  

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7  DEBORAH  WEINSWIG,  MANAGING  DIRECTOR,  FUNG  GLOBAL  RETAIL  &  TECHNOLOGY  [email protected]    US:  917.655.6790    HK:  852.6119.1779    CN:  86.186.1420.3016  Copyright  ©  2016  The  Fung  Group.  All  rights  reserved.  

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Millennials  watch  less  TV,  but  they  entertain  themselves  through  websites,  online   streaming   and   social  media,   often   accessing   them   via   smartphone.  According  to  Ofcom,   in  2013,  87%  of  younger  British  millennials   (aged  16–24)   were   accessing   social   media   from   a   smartphone   at   least   quarterly,  versus   19%  of   younger   baby  boomers   (aged  55–65).   Even   the   comparison  between   closer   generations   is   striking:   80%  of   older  millennials   (aged  25–34)  were  accessing  social  media  from  smartphones  at  least  quarterly,  versus  60%  of  people  aged  35-­‐44.  

Figure  5.  Percentage  of  People  Accessing  Social  Media  from  a  Smartphone  at  Least  Quarterly,  by  Age:  UK  Millennials  vs.  Baby  Boomers,  2013  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Source:  Ofcom  

Millennials  tend  to  use  the  Internet  to  inform  their  purchasing  decisions.  In  a   2015   survey   of  millennials   worldwide   by   consultancy   firm   Nielsen,   75%  and   70%   of   respondents   respectively   agreed   that   branded   websites   and  consumer   opinions   posted   online   are   the   two   sources   of   shopping  recommendations  they  trust  more,  preceded  only  by  the  advice  of  peers.  

Figure  6.  Millennials:  Trust  in  Advertising,  by  Format,  2015,  Worldwide  

 Based  on  online  respondents  aged  21  to  34  in  60  countries.    Source:  Nielsen  

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Text  ads  on  mobile  phones  Online  banner  ads  

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Search  adverfsing  Online  video  ads  

Radio  ads  E-­‐mails  I  signed  up  for  

Ads  before  movies  Billboards  -­‐  outdoor  adverfsing  

Product  placement  on  TV  Newspaper  ads  Magazine  ads  

Brand  sponsorships  TV  ads  

Editorial  content  -­‐  newspaper  arfcles  Consumer  opinions  posted  online  

Branded  websites  Recommendafon  from  people  I  know  

Millennials  tend  to  use  the  Internet  to  inform  their  purchasing  decisions.  

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Millennials  25-­‐34  

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Baby  Boomers  +65  

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FOCUSING  ON  FOOD:  THE  IMPORTANCE  OF  EATING  RIGHT  

Much  of  the  published  research  on  millennials’  grocery  shopping  habits  and  behaviors   is   focussed  on   the  US.  As  a   result,   the   following  sections  of   this  report   have   a   greater   focus   on   American   millennials,   although   we  incorporate  notable  European  and  Canadian  data  where  appropriate.    

Millennials   have   grown   up   in   an   environment   in   which—thanks   to   the  Internet—they   have   had   unprecedented   access   to   information.   The  abundance   of   information   available   in   their   formative   years   has   made  millennials  a  more  informed  consumer  base,  and  has  shaped  their  decisions  regarding  health,  wellness  and  food.  

Millennials  are  not  necessarily  healthier  than  previous  generations.  The  use  of  technology  has  promoted  a  sedentary  lifestyle  and  discouraged  outdoor  activities.  Obesity  rates  continue  to  be  high  among  millennials.  For  example,  in   the   UK,   obesity   prevalence   is   at   12%   among   16–24-­‐year-­‐olds   and   19%  among   25–34-­‐year-­‐olds,   according   to   Public   Health   England.   And   the  prevalence  of  overweight  adults  is  growing  in  major  economies.  

Figure  7.  Prevalence  of  Overweight  Adults  as  Percentage  of  Total  Adult  Population  

 Prevalence  of  overweight  adult  is  the  percentage  of  adults  ages  18  and  over  whose  Body  Mass  Index  (BMI)  is  more  than  25  kg/m2.  Source:  World  Health  Organization,  Global  Health  Observatory  Data  Repository  

Regardless   of   these   statistics,   it   is   apparent   that   the   attitude   of   many  millennials   toward  health  and  well-­‐being   is  different   than   that  of  previous  generations.   In   the   UK,   39%   of   younger   millennials,   compared   to   34%   of  shoppers   on   average,   look   at   nutritional   information   when   shopping   for  groceries,  and  23%,  against  an  average  of  13%,  use  calories  counting  apps,  according  to  market  research  company  Mintel.    

In  the  US,  a  survey  undertaken  by  Aetna,  a  healthcare  insurance  company,  found   that   millennials   are   much   more   concerned   about   eating   right   and  exercising  than  previous  generations  were.  For  instance,  24%  of  millennials  responded  that  eating  right  is  the  most  important  aspect  to  achieving  well-­‐being,   versus   only   12%   of   baby   boomers.   Older   generations   give   more  importance   to   other   factors,   such   as   not   being   overweight,  which   42%   of  boomers   surveyed   rated   as   the   most   important   factor   to   achieving   well-­‐being.  

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The  abundance  of  information  available  in  their  formative  years  has  made  millennials  a  more  informed  consumer  base,  and  has  shaped  their  decisions  regarding  health,  wellness  and  food.  

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Figure  8.  Share  of  US  Population   that  Considers  Eating  Right   the  Most   Important  Behavior  to  Stay  Healthy  

 Source:  Aetna  

MILLENNIALS  LOOK  FOR  HEALTHY  OPTIONS,  PRODUCT  INFORMATION  AND  EXOTIC  FLAVORS  

Millennials’   attention   to   eating   right   is   reflected   in   their   food-­‐purchasing  preferences.   They   value   healthy,   fresh,   organic   and   artisanal   food,   but   at  the   same   time   look   for   convenient-­‐to-­‐eat   options   and   exciting   and   exotic  new  flavors.  In  particular,  millennials  look  for:  

• Healthy  options:  Most  millennials  think  factors  associated  with  healthy  food   choices   are   more   important   than   previous   generations   thought  they   were.   For   instance,   in   their   food   and   beverage   purchases,  millennials   tend   to   give   more   importance   to   an   “organic”   label   than  older  customers  do.  

   

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It  is  apparent  that  the  attitude  of  many  millennials  toward  health  and  well-­‐being  is  different  than  that  of  previous  generations.  

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Figure   9.   US   Consumers   Who   Consider   the   Label   “Organic”   Important   When  Making  Food  and  Beverage  Purchases,  by  Generation:  2014  

 Source:  Harris  Interactive  

• Information:  The  accessibility  of  information  is  important  to  millennials  in  deciding  what  food  to  buy.  In  the  US,  80%  of  millennials  value  having  access   to   information  about  how   their   food   is  produced,   according   to  marketing  firm  FutureCast.  

• Labels:   Many   millennials   consider   food   labels   a   valuable   tool   for  informing   their   purchasing   decisions.   According   to   a   survey   by  Euromonitor  International,  40%  of  millennials  in  the  US  look  for  limited  or  no  artificial  ingredients  when  reading  food  labels,  compared  to  33%  of  baby  boomers.  

• Hot   and   spicy   taste:   US   millennials   are   flavor-­‐adventurous   and  appreciate  spicy  and  exotic  foods.  Italian  and  Mexican  cuisines  are  the  most  popular  among  millennials  in  the  US,  as  they  often  combine  fresh  and  healthy  ingredients  with  exotic  and  spicy  flavors.  

Figure  10.  US  Millennials:  Cuisines  Consumed  at  Least  Once  per  Week,  2012  

   

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source:  AlixPartners/Jefferies    

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Millennials’  attention  to  eating  right  is  reflected  in  their  food-­‐purchasing  preferences.    

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• Snacks:   Snacking,   or   grazing,   is   very   much   part   of   the   lifestyle   of  millennials,  who  tend  to  eat  outside  regular  mealtimes  more  than  other  generations  do.  More  than  half  of  US  millennials  snack  at  least  once  per  week,   according   to   Euromonitor   International,   compared   to   only   20%  of   baby   boomers.   In   the   UK,   79%   of   younger   millennial   consumers  (aged  16  to  24)  snack  once  per  day  or  more,  compared  to   just  62%  of  baby  boomers,  according  to  Mintel.        

• Guilt-­‐free  food:  Many  millennials  pay  attention  to  what  they  eat  even  when   snacking.   Snacks   that   are   marketed   and   perceived   as   healthy  tend  to  attract  millennials.  For  instance,  high-­‐protein  snacks  have  been  particularly  successful,  as  protein   is  possibly  the  only  nutrient  that  has  never   been   questioned   by   mainstream   media,   unlike   sugar,   fat   and  even   carbs.   In   the   US,   the  market   for   high-­‐protein   snacks   has   grown  substantially.   Greek   yogurt—higher   in   protein   than   regular   yogurt—grew  from  4%  of  the  total  US  yogurt  market  in  2008  to  52%  in  2014.  

COST  PREVAILS  OVER  BRAND  LOYALTY  

Budget   considerations   factor   more   heavily   than   brand   loyalty   for   many  millennials,  according  to  a  2012  survey  of  US  consumers  by  investment  bank  Jefferies.   The   survey   found   that   62%   of   millennials   agreed   or   strongly  agreed   that   cost   is   more   important   than   brand   name   when   buying  groceries.  

This  is  not  a  view  unique  to  US  millennials.  Another  survey,  conducted  in  the  UK   in   2014   by   Irish   State   agency   Bord   Bia,   shows   that   40%   of  millennials  stated  that  cost  is  more  important  than  brand  name  when  buying  groceries;  this  compares  with  just  23%  of  baby  boomers  who  agreed  with  this  view.      

Figure   11.   Brand   Loyalty   vs   Budget   Considerations:   Percentage   Agreeing   that  Cheaper  Products  are  Chosen  Over  Branded  Food,  By  Generation,  UK,  2014  

 Source:  Bord  Bia    

A   tighter   food   budget   is   also   affects  what   types   of   grocery   categories   UK  millennials   buy,   according   to   a   2015   survey   undertaken   by   consultancy  Future   Thinking;   for   instance,   its   survey   found   that,   because   of   financial  constraints,   only   80%   of   millennials   regularly   purchase   fresh   fruit   and  vegetables,  compared  with  96%  of  over-­‐55  year  old  consumers.    

And  a   further   survey   from  Bord  Bia,  undertaken   in   the  UK   in  2014,   shows  that  18%  of  millennials  stick   to  a  strict  budget  all   the   time  when  shopping  for  groceries;    just  8%  of  baby  boomers  share  this  behavior.    

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Budget  considerations  factor  more  heavily  than  brand  loyalty  for  many  millennials.  

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Figure  12.  Percentage  of  Respondents  Sticking  to  Strict  Budget  all  the  Time  When  Shopping  for  Groceries,  By  Generation,  UK,  2014  

 Source:  Bord  Bia    

Price  is  important  to  millennials  because,  although  their  personal  income  is  growing   at   the   fastest   rate   that   it   will   over   their   entire   lifetime,   their  purchasing   power   usually   remains   lower   compared   to   older   generations  that  have  already  reached  their  peak  earning  potential.  

MILLENNIALS  DRIVE  HEALTHY  AND  ORGANIC  OFFERINGS    

Millennials   still   shop  mainly   in   traditional   grocery   channels,   although   they  are  more  likely  than  other  age  groups  to  be  shopping  online:    

• In   the   US,   traditional   grocery   stores,   including   supermarkets,  account  for  41%  of  food  expenditure  among  millennials,  according  to  the  2012  Jefferies  survey.    

• In   the   UK,   47%   of   millennials   do   a   weekly   shop   in   a   big  supermarket,  according   to  a  2015  study  undertaken  by  marketing  agencies  Haygarth  and  Flamingo;  and  60%  of  millennials   regularly  use  convenience  stores,  according  to  a  2015  report  from  Mintel.    

Figure  13.  US  Millennials’  Share  of  Food  Expenditure,  by  Store  Type:  2012  

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Club  stores  Mass  merchandisers  

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%  

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• In  both  Canada  and  the  US,  millennials  are  significantly  more  likely  than   the   average   consumer   to   be   buying   groceries   online:   for  instance,   in   Canada,   21%   of   those   aged   25-­‐34   have   bought  groceries   online,   compared   to   a   total-­‐population   average   of   just  12%,   according   to   a   2015   Mintel   study.   In   the   UK,   57%   of  millennials   shops   for   groceries   online   at   least   once   per   month,  compared  to  40%  of  baby  boomers,  according  to  Bord  Bia.    

Figure   14.   Percentage   of   Respondents   Buying   Groceries   Online   Once   per  Month  or  More,  By  Generation,  UK,  2014  

 Source:  Bord  Bia    

• Yet,  even  for  millennials,  online  is  a  minority  grocery  channel:  only  10%   of   UK  millennials   do   all   their   grocery   shopping   online,  while  the   vast   majority—89%—are   regular   in-­‐store   grocery   shoppers,  according  to  Haygarth  and  Flamingo.    

 

 

Even   mass-­‐market   grocery   retailers   are   paying   more   attention   to   food  trends  that  are  particularly  popular  among  millennials,  such  as  the  demand  for  fresh,  organic  and  artisanal  foods.  Kroger  has  been  among  those  leading  the   charge   into  natural   and  whole   foods   categories;   it   has  built   its   Simple  Truth  whole  foods  and  organic  label  into  a  $1.2  billion  brand,  as  we  noted  in  our   report  The  Middle-­‐Aisles   Exodus:  US   Shoppers   Flee   to  Healthier,  More  

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14  DEBORAH  WEINSWIG,  MANAGING  DIRECTOR,  FUNG  GLOBAL  RETAIL  &  TECHNOLOGY  [email protected]    US:  917.655.6790    HK:  852.6119.1779    CN:  86.186.1420.3016  Copyright  ©  2016  The  Fung  Group.  All  rights  reserved.  

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Natural   Foods.   Target,   too,   is   among   those   ramping   up   its   natural,   local,  organic   and   “clean”   product   offering.   Walmart   is   also   investing   in   fresh  foods,  with  a  particular  focus  on  supply  chain  improvements  that  will  allow  it  to  bring  fresher  produce  into  its  stores;  since  November  2014,  it  has  also  ramped  up  its  organic  offering.  

 

 

             

   

     

 

   

RETAILING  TO  MILLENNIALS:  REWE  TO  GO  AND  365  BY  WHOLE  FOODS  MARKET  Grocery   retailers   are   tailoring   their   propositions   to   match   the   needs   of  millennials.  Here,  we  offer   two  brief   case   studies  of  major   grocery  groups  launching  new  formats  that  cater  to  the  demands  of  millennial  shoppers.    

In  Germany,  REWE  Group  launched  REWE  To  Go,  an  innovative  convenience  concept  with   a   strong   focus   on   healthier   and   affordable   foods   to   go.   The  format  was   first   launched   in  2011  and   in  2016   the   company  announced  a  roll-­‐out  of  the  format  at  Aral  filling  stations  in  Germany.      

Located   in   busy   transit   areas,   REWE   To   Go   competes   with   foodservice  retailers   more   than   with   other   convenience   stores:   the   banner   offers  healthier   and   more   affordable   on-­‐the-­‐go   meal   solutions   than   those  available  from  fast  food  restaurants  and  coffee  shops.  Customers  can  find  a  range   of   ready-­‐to-­‐eat   fresh   food   such   as   salads,   sushi,   fruit   salads   and  artisanal,  freshly  baked  bakery  products.    

Although   not   explicitly   conceived   to   target   millennials,   the   REWE   To   Go  format   addresses   the   demand   for   convenience,   affordability   and   healthy  snacking  solutions  that  characterizes  millennials’  preferences.  

Even  mass-­‐market  grocery  retailers  are  paying  more  attention  to  food  trends  that  are  particularly  popular  among  millennials,  such  as  the  demand  for  fresh,  organic  and  artisanal  foods.  

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15  DEBORAH  WEINSWIG,  MANAGING  DIRECTOR,  FUNG  GLOBAL  RETAIL  &  TECHNOLOGY  [email protected]    US:  917.655.6790    HK:  852.6119.1779    CN:  86.186.1420.3016  Copyright  ©  2016  The  Fung  Group.  All  rights  reserved.  

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Across  the  Atlantic,  in  2015,  Whole  Foods  Market  revealed  perhaps  the  first  major  millennial-­‐focused  store  format.  Its  new  365  by  Whole  Foods  Market  chain  will  cater  to  millennials’  preferences  by  offering:  

• Fresh,   healthy   foods,   for   which   Whole   Foods   Market   is   already  renowned.   The   company   said   the   store   format   will   respond   to  “exploding  demand  for  more  natural  and  organic  foods.”  

• Innovative   technology.  Whole   Foods  Market   has   not   stated  what   this  will   be   yet,   but   we   would   not   be   surprised   to   see   mobile-­‐focused  communication   and   transaction   technology,   and   in-­‐store   digital  communication  technology,  in  the  new  format.  

• More  affordable  prices.  Whole  Foods  Market  said  the  new  store  format  will   be   “where   value   meets   quality.”   As   we   have   already   noted,   low  prices  are  important  to  many  millennial  grocery  shoppers.  

• Convenience,  through  a  smaller-­‐store  format.  Catering  to  the  implicitly  faster  pace  of  younger  shoppers’  lives,  the  365  format  promises  to  offer  a  “simple  way  to  shop.”  

The  first  three  of  the  365  stores  are  expected  to  open  this  year,  and  up  to  10  additional  stores  are  expected  to  open  in  2017.  The  first  store  will  be  in  the  Silver  Lake  neighborhood  of  Los  Angeles,  and  other  stores  are  planned  for   cities   that   are,   as   one   news   article   put   it,   “hipster   havens”:   Bellevue,  Washington;   Houston,   Texas;   Portland,   Oregon;   Santa   Monica,   California;  Cedar  Park,  Texas;  Cincinnati,  Ohio;  and  San  Francisco,  California.  

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16  DEBORAH  WEINSWIG,  MANAGING  DIRECTOR,  FUNG  GLOBAL  RETAIL  &  TECHNOLOGY  [email protected]    US:  917.655.6790    HK:  852.6119.1779    CN:  86.186.1420.3016  Copyright  ©  2016  The  Fung  Group.  All  rights  reserved.  

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HOW  TO  WIN  WITH  MILLENNIALS  

When   targeting   millennials,   companies   need   to   consider   several   things:  these   consumers   are   sensitive   to   messages   passed   through   new   media,  including  social  media;  they  like  to  snack,  but  also  to  eat  healthily;  they  are  sensitive   to   provenance,   but   also   to   price;   and   they   want   new   taste  experiences.  

The   new   365   by  Whole   Foods  Market   concept   is   perhaps   the   epitome   of  millennial-­‐focused   grocery   retailing.   But   smaller   stores,   an   improved   fresh  offering,  a  strong  digital  offering  and  lower  prices  now  look  to  be  essential  for  most  mass-­‐market  grocery  retailers.  Improved  offerings  will  chime  with  consumers   across   all   age   segments,   but,   as  we  have   shown   in   this   report,  these  elements  are  likely  to  resonate  most  with  millennials.  

     

In  2015,  Whole  Foods  Market  revealed  perhaps  the  first  major  millennial-­‐focused  store  format.    

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