Randy Hofbauer, EnsembleIQ
It’s understood that in ecommerce, the grocery channel has been somewhat of a laggard compared with others.
According to New York-based eMarketer.com, computers and consumer electronics are anticipated to make up the No. 1 category in U.S. ecommerce dollar sales between 2012 and 2018, at $108.4 billion, trailed by apparel and accessories ($86 billion) and auto and auto parts ($51.6 billion) at Nos. 2 and 3, respectively. Food and beverages fall at No. 9, with $10.9 billion.
Grocery ordering online for pickup or delivery is anticipated to mature, however. While only 12 percent and 9 percent of North Americans in 2015 reported purchasing groceries online for delivery or pickup, respectively, 55 percent and 57 percent said they’re willing to do the same, respectively, according to “The Future of Grocery,” an April 2015 report from Schaumburg, Ill.-based market researcher Nielsen. Clearly, many are ready to give online grocery shopping a try.
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ECRM is bringing together a panel of private brand experts for an upcoming webinar. The Solon, Ohio-based company will be hosting a webinar featuring four private label experts who are collectively billed as the Global Masters of Private Brands.
Set for Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. EST, the webinar will feature Jim Wisner, president of Wisner Marketing Group and former Topco Associates executive; Edgar Elzerman, partner at TPG – The Partnering Group and former Ahold USA own brands vice president; Bill Trainor, CEO of the Private Label Manufacturers Association Australia/New Zealand; and Tom Stephens, owner of Brand Strategy Consultants. The four have worked in retailing, manufacturing and consulting worldwide, with particular expertise in private brands.