Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Expedited
Grocer
Consumers seek innovative ways to streamline their in-store experience.
3.9
Trend score
Trend
What is the Expedited Grocer trend?
Expedited Grocer: Looking for a speedier approach to buying groceries in-store, consumers are turning to solutions that promote a faster shopping experience and less time spent browsing/paying. Stores providing curated offerings and faster checkouts that mimic the ease of online grocers are drawing in time-crunched consumers, while apps that help simplify the shopping experience empower consumers to shop connected to reap more rewards and gamify their grocery experience.
Trend themes
Themes within the Expedited Grocer trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Convenient In-Store Checkout
As consumers prioritize convenience, retailers can consider implementing faster checkout methods and more user-friendly checkout processes.
02
Mobile Payment Systems
As mobile technology advances, retailers can develop or partner with mobile payment systems to appeal to consumers looking for faster, more efficient payment methods.
03
Smart Grocery Carts
As individuals seek more personalized in-store experiences, retailers can consider implementing smart grocery carts to assist customers as they navigate stores and help to increase basket size.
Industry implications
What the Expedited Grocer trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Retail Grocery
Innovations in checkout and payment processes, store navigation, and personalized experiences can disrupt the retail grocery industry.
For
Mobile Technology
The rise of mobile payment systems is an example of the disruption mobile technology is causing in the retail industry.
For
Artificial Intelligence
As smart grocery carts and other AI-powered solutions gain popularity in-store, retailers can leverage AI in other aspects of retail, such as personalized marketing and product recommendations.
Workshop question
How can your brand create a more streamlined process for consumers?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Expedited Grocer
Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 61%, activity 46%, freshness 8%.
Popularity61%
Activity46%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Expedited Grocer trend
6 featured examples from Jan 21, 2016 to Jan 25, 2018CategoryTech
Emoji-Based Supermarket Apps
The New Rewe App Allows Customers to Search for Items by Emoji
Grocery retailers can embrace the use of emoji-based shopping apps to enhance customer convenience and satisfaction.
CategoryBusiness
Express Grocery Stores
Sobeys' Unveiled a New Express Store Concept in Nova Scotia
Innovative retail concepts and express grocery stores have the potential to disrupt the traditional supermarket model and create new shopping experiences.
CategoryBusiness
Drive-Through Grocers
AmazonFresh Pickup is Opening Its First Location in Seattle
Grocery retailers should consider investing in convenient, tech-driven services like drive-through options to keep up with changing consumer demands and stay competitive.
CategoryTech
Grocery Payment Apps
Tesco Shoppers May Now Use the PayQwiq App to Pay for Purchases Up to £250
Retailers can create their own payment apps like 'PayQwiq' to minimize transaction costs and improve the shopping experience for customers.
CategoryTech
Tablet-Connected Shopping Carts
Focal Systems' Grocery Cart Tech Assists Consumers with AI
Retailers can leverage smart shopping cart technology to enhance the shopping experience and optimize sales.
CategoryBusiness
Smart Retail Grocery Lockers
Lotte Department Store and SK Telecom Launched In-Store Storage
Retail stores can leverage smart locker technology and interactive touchscreens to enhance the shopping experience.
