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Megatrends and Retail in

Latin America
July 2018
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MEGATRENDS AND RETAIL IN LATIN AMERICA 3

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OVERVIEW

01. 02. 03. 04. 05.


Introduction Shopping Healthy Living Middle Class Key takeaways
Reinvented Retreat

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01.
Introduction

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INTRODUCTION 6

Three megatrends shaping Latin American


retail

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Preparing for retail
growth in Latin America
 Changing shopping habits

 New consumer values impact brand


relationships, purchasing preferences,
and consumer behaviour
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02.
Shopping Reinvented

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What is driving Shopping Reinvented?

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Changing shopping
preferences Latin America: Y-o-Y Retail Sales Growth, USD
Millions, Current Terms 2005-2022
60%

Brands need to: 50%

 Be everywhere consumers 40%

are
30%
 Take advantage of every
20%
shopping opportunity
created by immediate needs 10%

or throughout product
0%
research
-10%
 Have an omnichannel
strategy to establish -20%

themselves as the go-to


Internet retailing Store-based retailing
retailer
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Connecting with The Paris brand has effectively
shoppers in new ways used the network by creating the
“Día del Fan”.
 Understand and connect with
consumers
 Actively seek out and engage with
consumers via social media
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Alternate models HelloWine has more than 3,000


subscribers, who monthly pay
gaining ground around USD18.00 to receive four
 Deliver products based on personal 375cc wine bottles.
preference and seasonality

 Test new products lines

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In Mexico, Privalia will nudge


shoppers to finalise their
Personalisation is key transaction for abandoned carts.
 Reduced time and space
 Greater exposure to international trends

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Recommendations for retailers to integrate


Shopping Reinvented

Use digital channels to


engage with consumers Evaluate new business
even if they aren’t models and formats
buying online

Take advantage of
growing data to
personalise the
relationship
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03.
Healthy Living

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What is driving Healthy Living?

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Differentiation via
merchandising and
advising
Search for products and services that can
help improve well-being and support health
goals
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Three main groups driving changes in


healthy living

Governments promote healthy lifestyles through a variety of new


regulations and laws, affecting retailers through new taxes and labelling
requirements.

Consumers seek detailed nutritional information as well as other


products with a well-being tie-in.

Companies promote healthy living by linking in-store consumer


experiences with additional information to guide consumers to better
purchases.

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Labelling regulations in governments


promoting healthy living

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Educating and In Colombia, Carrulla have added
labels on products that fit select
expanding products criteria as “Bueno Para Ti” (“good
 Growing demand for healthy products for you”).
 Strategies that guide and educate clients
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Branching into new


categories and In Argentina, Rojas Gluten Free
supermarket is the first gluten-
functionalities free supermarket in the country.
Consumer preferences are increasingly able
to support entire formats that specialise in
products perceived as better for them

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Opportunities in private In Brazil, Pão de Açúcar has


introduced ethical products into
label its private label portfolio,
 Aspirational component of healthy living including cage-free eggs.
 More access for the middle and lower
classes

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Recommendations for retailers to integrate


Healthy Living

Act as a gatekeeper Guide for


for brands consumers

Ensure the shopping


experience supports
a healthy lifestyle

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04.
Middle Class Retreat

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What is driving Middle Class Retreat?

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Changing shopping preferences

The last few years have been marked by economic


uncertainty and lower disposable income.

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Middle Class Retreat:
changing values
 Tight budgets and new spending habits

 Changes in consumer spending and


saving priorities

 Focus on experiential purchases.

Source: Euromonitor International’s Lifestyle Survey 2017


Consumers more
attracted to private Falabella have been investing in
expanding the portfolio of its
labels apparel and footwear private
 Less loyalty to traditional brands labels Sybilla and Basement.
 Increased performance of private labels
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Conversely, other product categories gain


relevance

Consumers are opting to reproduce at home the


dining out experience, driving performance of
premium categories.

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Economic shifts driving
hypermarket, In Brazil, “atacarejos”, a hybrid of
cash & carry and hypermarkets,
warehouse club sales have been found particularly
 Prioritization of price in exchange for a attractive.
very limited store experience.

 Warehouse clubs registered a


performance three times better than
hypermarkets
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What retailers should


have in mind
 Keep middle-class consumers spending
 Create more intimate experiences
 Provide a seamless shopping environment whether online or in-store
 Personalize the offering

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Recommendations for retailers to integrate


Middle Class Retreat

Prioritise
Monitor value
experience

Turn
purchases into
relationships
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05.
Key takeaways

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Economic outlook for the region

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1. High inflation and 2. In-person


weak exchange purchases are
Key rates eroded
spending power,
influenced by
digital marketing
takeaways leading to shifts in
shopper behaviour.
and online
research.

3. Health-oriented 4. More relaxed 5. Retailers need to


shoppers seek help shopper habits rethink their value
to meet health and propositions.
wellness goals

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Thank you
Amanda Bourlier, Consultant Paula Goñi, Analyst

Amanda.bourlier@Euromonitor.com Paula.goni@euromonitor.com

Rocío Guzman, Analyst Marília Borges, Analyst

Rocio.Guzman@euromonitor.com Marilia.borges@euromonitor.com

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