Online grocery shopping: marketing changes to be aware of

 

As a previous article has advanced, online grocery shopping has considerably increased and this growth is here to stay. This change in consumer habits implies that marketers must also introduce new ways to promote products. Check out some trends that are shaping the digital industry.

Creative sampling
In an era when most people used to visit supermarkets to purchase groceries, firms adopted in-store sampling to introduce new products to customers. This was the primary means via which emerging brands were marketed. However, with the decrease in footfall, there are not many opportunities to do so. One solution to this is to create sample packs for e-commerce. These combine several complementary items together for complete meal solutions. For instance, a bundle can consist of chicken and a newly-launched sauce to accompany it so that customers will get a taste.

Digital shelves
How do shoppers come across new products in stores? They stumble upon an item that catches their interest in food aisles. You can create a similar experience by mimicking that sort of interaction with digital shelves on
e-commerce websites. This will enable a feeling of exploration and discovery. In fact, research has shown that this solution increases traffic and improves conversion to double sales.

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Use sample packs to market new products


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