Grocery shopping: Shelf wars

As recession drags on, supermarket own-label groceries have prospered across Europe. Retailers have moved away from 'the same thing for less money' stance and have improved the quality of their own brands in terms of taste, range and performance and are shouting about it in their marketing.

Grocery shopping: Shelf wars

Rod StreetSymphonyIRI Group

Supermarket own-label products have prospered in the recession, but brands should stop focusing on price and promotion and fight back through innovation.

Private label is still helping cash-strapped consumers across Europe cut the cost of their weekly grocery shop. But as the recession drags on, shopper behaviour is changing permanently – and the balance of power between brands and retailers' own labels is shifting as a result. Both brands and retailers should be aware of these trends as they plan their strategies in the coming year.

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