Trend cluster
Category

Simplified Shopping
Lists

Smart, predictive technology aids consumers with shopping list-makers.

Supermarket Visual Search ToolsAI-Powered Shopping List AppsComprehensive Grocery Store AppsSustainable Food Discovery AppsPredictive Shopping Lists

Trend

What is the Simplified Shopping Lists trend?

Simplified Shopping Lists: As more consumers turn to their phones to store their shopping lists, brands take this a step further with organization apps and predictive list-makers. New platforms that leverage AI, smart technology and voice-assistive tools make it easier than ever for consumers to keep track of what they need when they're shopping—it can even help navigate physical stores.

Insight

The consumer insight behind the Simplified Shopping Lists trend

With the convergence of the digital and physical shopping spheres, many consumers are looking to technology to streamline their retail experience. This tech-savvy demographic is accustomed to efficiency in their daily activities, and want to be able to do more in less time. Therefore, these consumers are willing to give up personal information—such as past buying behavior or their current location—for services that prioritize convenience by predicting their future needs and, ultimately, make their retail experience seamless.

Trend themes

Themes within the Simplified Shopping Lists trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Predictive Shopping Lists

Using machine learning, smart shopping lists now offer personalized recommendations based on past behavior and products that are already in a cart, providing an opportunity for brands to prioritize convenience in their retail experience.

02

Assistive AI Kitchen Apps

AI-powered kitchen assistants can suggest recipes based on taste preferences and scan receipts to manage ingredient lists, delivering a new level of ease and organization for busy consumers and creating opportunities for smart appliance integration.

03

Sustainable Food Discovery Apps

Consumers looking for sustainable and healthy food choices can now use apps that provide environmental impact information and recipe recommendations, creating new opportunities for brands to promote ethical and eco-friendly products.

Industry implications

What the Simplified Shopping Lists trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Retail

The convergence of digital and physical shopping spheres has prompted brands to develop solutions that prioritize convenience and efficiency, such as smart shopping lists and visual search tools.

For

Food and Beverage

The emergence of predictive and AI-powered kitchen assistants, along with sustainable food discovery apps, have changed the way consumers approach cooking and shopping for groceries.

For

Technology

The use of AI, voice-assistive tools, and smart technology in shopping list-making apps and kitchen assistants present opportunities for innovation in the tech industry.

Workshop question

How can you leverage smart brick-and-mortar technology to ease consumers' path to purchase?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Simplified Shopping Lists

Trend score 4.3 out of 10, from popularity 67%, activity 54%, freshness 9%.

Popularity67%
Activity54%
Freshness9%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the Simplified Shopping Lists trend

8 featured examples from Sep 11, 2018 to Jan 15, 2021
Supermarket Visual Search Tools
CategoryTech

Supermarket Visual Search Tools

Slyce Launched a Mobile List-Building Solution for Shoppers

Retailers of all types can benefit from the adoption of visual search tools, batch capture modes, and Scan and Go self-checkout systems to stay competitive and meet consumer deman…

AI-Powered Shopping List Apps
CategoryTech

AI-Powered Shopping List Apps

The 'HOUM' App Helps Users Make Smarter Choices

Incorporating AI technology in retail industry for better customer experience.

Comprehensive Grocery Store Apps
CategoryBusiness

Comprehensive Grocery Store Apps

The new Heinen's Grocery eCommerce Site was Built by Instacart

The grocery retail industry can leverage comprehensive e-commerce platforms to attract and retain customers in an increasingly digital landscape.

Sustainable Food Discovery Apps
CategorySocial Good

Sustainable Food Discovery Apps

Forkful Helps Users Make Sustainable and Nutritious Food Choices

Expansion of health app market to include food sustainability and meal planning features with potential for partnership with healthcare providers.

Predictive Shopping Lists
CategoryLifestyle

Predictive Shopping Lists

Farmstead's Smart Shopping Lists Help Customers with Machine Learning

Integrating machine learning and data analytics in online grocery shopping for personalized experiences.

Smart Shopping Lists
CategoryLifestyle

Smart Shopping Lists

Basketful Makes It Easy to Create and Share Grocery Lists

Basketful's app presents an opportunity for retailers to improve the customer experience and drive sales through personalized shopping lists and targeted promotions.

Assistive AI Kitchen Apps
CategoryTech

Assistive AI Kitchen Apps

Chefling's AI-Powered Platform Suggests Recipes, Manages Lists & More

Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sophisticated AI technologies to power kitchen assistants and enhance the cooking experience.

Smart Shopping List Apps
CategoryBusiness

Smart Shopping List Apps

The 'Aisle Shopper' App Organizes Your Shopping List by Aisle

Retailers can explore the development of apps and other digital solutions that streamline the shopping experience.