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Dive into the fascinating world of sugar consumption and trends in the retail market. This analysis covers key players like C&H, private labels, and their presence across stores such as Walmart, Target, and Harp’s. Discover insights on who buys sugar—ranging from lower-income consumers opting for private labels to higher-income groups favoring premium brands like Sugar in the Raw. With changes in SKUs and the tug-of-war between brands, this study highlights growth opportunities and competitive dynamics in the sugar aisle.
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A Look at the Sugar Category Do You Have a Sweet Tooth? Isela Mercado-Ulloa
Stores • WMT SPR • WMT MLK • WMT Campus • Harp’s Har-Ber • Harp’s Garland • Target • Sam’s Can I buy a cup of sugar from you? • Change in SKUs • ? • +10 • ? • ? • +3 • +2 • ? • SKUs • 25 • 33 • 2 • 21 • 20 • 5 • 7
Who Buys Sugar? • Private label bought by lower income • Sugar in the Raw & Florida Crystals – higher income • C & H – not much interesting
Who Buys Sugar? Cont’d • FH Employed vs. FH Not Employed
Who Buys Sugar? Cont’d • Private label – pretty bland except with African Americans • Asian – increase in all brands, except in private label • Hispanics – still strong in brand name sugars
The game between C & H and private label • C & H found at all the retailers • Private label at their heels Playing Tug-a-War
C&H is the leader in the category with presence across retailers • Deals • Private Label gaining presence also • Controlled through shelf space • WMT The Sugar Captain
Private label is catching up! • C & H better watch out! • Wal-Mart • Harp’s • Target Private Label in the Sugar Aisle