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Consumer LEADS Foreword by Deloitte Consumer businesses are witnessing Although the consumer businesses can evolutionary changes in India. Frequent be seen to relish strong growth dynamics, disruptions in the retail, FMCG and it becomes extremely important for e-commerce sectors have become companies to introspect their business a norm. These evolutions, driven by strategies and remain competitive in technology and changing consumer the market. Formulating strategies to shopping behavior, present lucrative suit the demands of the consumers, opportunities in the consumer markets and sustaining the brand’s social, not only for traditional players but also environmental and economic growth for multi-national brands and modern requires agility in thought-process and & upcoming consumer companies. a constant relook at the operations to The retail, FMCG and e-commerce make further improvements. One cannot sectors in India provide a vast scope of ignore the dynamics around ‘brand’ improvement throughout their value which is a critical driver for this industry. chains – from sourcing, manufacturing, It is in this backdrop, that this report packaging and distribution to logistics ‘Consumer LEADS’ attempts to and delivery. The time is thus ripe for decode the complexity presented witnessing the true potential of growth in by the multitude of opportunities this sector. in the consumer space. The report delves into the consumer behavior While the supply and demand factors and characteristics to enlighten the are expected to accelerate the growth readers about the rapidly evolving in consumer markets, the government market environment. It throws light on is also providing continuous support to prioritizing brand tactics through select make the business environment more business practices and case studies which conducive for companies operating in would help companies in reflecting their this space. Developments related to consumer strategies to face the highly infrastructure – electricity, transport, competitive environment. housing; digitization of processes and economy; skill enhancement; regulations pertaining to segments of consumer sectors; etc. are facilitating the growth of consumer sectors. These are normally referred to as the pillars of the Industry. 03
Consumer LEADS Consumer LEADS Foreword Deloitte Foreword FICCI These are exciting times for the CPG and who) and the “how” in retail. Brands and Retail, FMCG and E-Commerce industry increased. Such fast-changing consumer Retail sectors, with change being the only retailers will need to re-learn the shopper in India have undergone a sea change preferences alongside changes seen at constant. Evolutions in the form of new journey for their categories, especially over the last decade owing to a more the technological front demands for the channels for selling products, innovative as omni-channel consumption creates conducive policy environment, favourable evolution of the industry. Owing to this, packaging solutions, immersive a demand for seamless shopping and demographics, growing consumer organizations have started becoming experiences in shopping driven by AR and consumption experience from their aspirations, rapid urbanization and more adept and are working towards VR, deeper understanding of shoppers customers. increased digitization. Liberalization of providing a more experiential, seamless through analytics, growing ‘at home’ trial, policies and processes has helped attract and customised experience for its rise of “peer to peer” marketing, and The changes also mean greater a number of global and domestic Retail, customers. Rajat Wahi ever shortening product life cycle, are challenges for both existing and new Dilip Chenoy FMCG and E-Commerce players to invest Partner leading to a continually changing market players in CPG & Retail. They can no Secretary General in India. With the consumer landscape fast Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP landscape. This is not only creating longer ‘stand still’ and expect to reap the Federation of Indian Chambers of evolving, Retail, FMCG and E-Commerce opportunities for existing players to find benefits of a new product launch or a Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Conducting business seamlessly is industry is going through an exciting new ways of reaching and interacting with new channel strategy, as they did in the a subject that is assuming greater phase wherein the focus is on the their consumers, but also allowing new past, and have to continually innovate importance and is dominating the consumer. Increased personalization entrants (who in the past had very limited to stay ahead of the game. This is likely economic and business discourse in the being at the centre of an organization’s access to the market, and had to rely on to put even more pressure on the new country. With India looking to position marketing activities, increased hyper- a long process of negotiations to get their entrants, who may have an immediate itself as an attractive investment segmentation will require serving the product event listed in retail) to directly success from a new innovation in the destination, it is important to deliberate consumers at the individual level. With reach their shoppers/consumers. Above market, but their ability to sustain the upon the opportunities that exist in terms companies working on customized all, the power is shifting from brands success and to compete with other new of doing business in the country. Further, strategies for different consumer groups, and retailers to consumers, and we are entrants as well as the existing players, in recent times the subject of promoting it is essential to better understand the going from an era of B2C to C2B, with the will depend on how quickly they can and adopting sustainable and responsible consumer mindset. consumers firmly in the driving seat. adapt. business practices has also gained greater importance. With personalization & innovation While the overall retail market in India We have tried to address many of these becoming key drivers of success for the is expected to reach $1.2 trillion in the opportunities and challenges through In view of this, FICCI Massmerize provides industry, the FICCI-Deloitte report that next 5-8 yrs, modern retail is expanding this white paper Consumer LEADS, where a perfect platform to initiate a dialogue has the underlying theme of ‘’Consumer its footprint across India and is expected we talk about the importance of Learning between government and Retail, FMCG, LEADS’’ is an attempt at decoding the to reach 25% of total retail sales (from from consumers/millennials, Engaging and E-Commerce sectors on various consumer of today and thereby help the current ~10%). At the same time, with them, Accelerating digital and regulatory issues and macro-economic businesses to innovate, strategize and ecommerce is expected to double its analytics investments to better connect and consumer trends. It also helps engage better with customers. share to 10-12% of total retail sales in with them, continuously Delivering encourage proactive participation and the same period. This change in the value to them, and building Sustainable involvement of businesses and people to I am hopeful that the report and the retail landscape is significantly impacting practices that preserve the planet. the larger social and economic goals that deliberations of the conference will the 5Ws (where, when, why, what and the nation envisages for itself. provide guidance to the industry and help shed light on the contemporary issues With the rapid proliferation of brands, that the industry needs to focus upon the number of choices available to to help meet the fast-evolving customer the Indian consumer has immensely expectation. 04 05
Consumer LEADS Consumer LEADS Executive Summary Message from FICCI Retail & Internal Trade Committee Co-Chair Consumer markets, especially in the consumers throughout their shopping they fail to respond to the constantly emerging economies, are undergoing a journey, there is also a need for them changing needs and demands of the phase of disruption and evolution. These to identify and cater to the ‘Consumer consumers. It is in this light that the changes, driven majorly by technology LEADS’. report – Consumer LEADS, outlines the and connected ecosystems, have put the importance of various factors affecting consumers and their buying experiences In the fast evolving consumer markets the consumer markets in India and at the forefront. While it is imperative for landscape, the probability of brands globally. India has an increasing opportunity for personalised content to encourage them the brands to remain connected to the becoming obsolete is relatively high if consumer markets, owing to its young for repeat visits. In the current digital age demographic dividend – nearly 70% of the where consumers are getting cash rich country’s population falls below the age but time starved, instant gratification CONSUMER of 30 years. Further, the youth is more exposed to content, is more digitally is another aspect being worked upon by brands rigorously through various L E A D S connected and possesses knowledge on their fingertips. It is thus, now, not just about retailing your products and channels of communications. To stay ahead of this rapid evolution, consumer companies need to embrace agility Mr. Shashwat Goenka services to the customer, but keeping up not just in operations, but in overall Co-Chair, FICCI Retail & with fast evolving tastes and preferences management. Internal Trade Committee of the consumer. and Sector Head - Retail, As we progress further into this era of RP Saniiv Goenka Group With greater use of technology, especially the digitally omnipresent consumer, we in retail, consumers’ shopping journey is have to adopt an approach to customer becoming more experiential. Brands are centricity, where we, as consumer responding to this evolution, by making companies, Learn from the new-age Learn from millennials Engage with Accelerate digital Deliver value and Sustainable practices the consumers’ journey less transactional consumers, Engage actively with them, for innovation and consumers to enhance investments to cater convenience to be to deliver responsibly and are leveraging omni-channel ways and Accelerate our digital investments strategy brand connect to new-age shoppers competitive to enable their purchases. The advent of to Deliver value and convenience, at technology has also enabled companies the same time maintaining Sustainable for individual and precision marketing, practices to meet these ends. The report delves into key action items •• Developing a perspective for the brands sectors; globalisation, trade and access offering their consumers with relevant for brands, demonstrated through best- to accelerate their investments in digital to world’s markets are likely to ensure practices and select case studies: and technology so as to address the that the emerging countries, including new-age consumer needs. India, are not left behind in the race to •• Showcasing how the youth in the reap the benefits of technology. The country are influencing the traditional •• Providing best practices and case study government’s role is critical to provide buying behaviour, and the need for examples for brands to refurbish their an enabling environment for these brands to work constantly to cater value propositions to resonate with the technology-driven companies to thrive to these altering needs through consumers’ values and beliefs. in the country. A collaborative model, innovation and prioritisation. •• Highlighting the importance of where the policies and regulations by the •• Highlighting the importance of sustainable practices to ensure that the government and the modern technology transforming the entire shopping brands conduct responsible businesses. and infrastructure by the industry, would journey of the consumers – awareness, enhance the overall buying experience of consideration, purchase, aftersales, and While the developed economies in the the consumers and will help in realising loyalty – to make it more engaging and world lead in terms of embracing and the true potential of the consumer immersive for consumers. leveraging technology in the consumer markets, India offers. 06 07
Consumer LEADS Consumer LEADS Contents India on progressive growth track 11 India's GDP growth surpassed China's in 2018 and it became the fastest growing major economy again 12 Strong demographics are expected to supplement India’s growth story 12 Increasing consumption to drive growth in consumer sectors 18 Consumer LEADS 23 Learning from millennials for innovation and strategy 27 Idle to Agile: shaping the future of consumer markets 30 From showrooming to webrooming: streamlining your channel strategy 34 Engage with consumers to enhance brand connect 39 Experiential retail: confluence of entertainment and shopping 40 Tribetailing: leaping beyond mass customization 46 Redefining luxury: from made to order products to a wow! experience 50 Accelerate digital investments to cater to new-age shoppers 53 Contactless to connect more: advent of touchless 54 Visible to all, hackable by none: New age security platforms 59 Accelerating digital investments: Role of the government 63 Deliver value and convenience to be competitive 67 Connecting the dots: Resonating core brand values 68 Valuing the consumer shopping cycle 71 Sustainable practices to deliver responsibly 77 Brands shouldering the responsibility of giving back 78 The green journey 79 Way forward 85 Recommendations 85 Conclusion 86 Acknowledgements 87 08 09
Consumer LEADS Consumer LEADS India on progressive growth track India is one of the world’s fastest growing major economy with an increasing GDP. While the country’s growth dipped in the immediate aftermath of demonetisation, it has recovered to surpass China and became the fastest growing economy globally. India’s GDP has been growing at a steady rate Growth numbers in % 10.8 11 9.9 9.5 8 7.5 7.1 6.5 FY 14-15 FY 15-16 FY 16-17 FY 17-18 Normal GDP Real GDP Source: CSO, MoSPI, GoI, accessed in April, 2018 10 11
Consumer LEADS Consumer LEADS India's GDP growth surpassed China's in 2018 and it became the fastest growing major economy again Rural areas present a promising opportunity for consumer markets •• Indian economy started to show signs •• IMF estimates Indian GDP growth for of growth in FY17-18, by a swift rise 2018 at 7.4%. Similarly, the revised Contribution by rural areas in manufacturing, construction and Union budget estimates also estimate services industries. the GDP growth to be over 7.2%. Real GDP Growth - numbers in % Demonetization: 8 Nov’16 9 8.1 6.9 7.8 8 7.1 7.4 6.7 7.9 7 6.4 6.3 6 6.6 Nearly two- ~170 million ~50% GDP ~40% Nearly 50% two- Around 45% 6 thirds, or 68% households contribution FMCG sales wheelers and 30% telecom 5 contribution contribution population four-wheelers 4 contribution by 2.9 2.7 contribution 3 2.3 volume 1.5 1.9 1.7 2 1 0 Why rural 2016 2017 2018P 2019P 2020P 2021P markets will continue to India China US Source: IMF, accessed in August, 2018 thrive in future? Strong demographics are expected to supplement India’s growth story Factors such as high youth population, drive the growth in consumption which increase in working force, rise in number is expected to supplement the Indian of households, increasing urbanisation growth story. and greater per capita income could Increase in working population* to provide impetus for higher income 1,705 •• India has a median age of 27, 1,800 40 which is relatively lower than the 37 1,600 35 median age in major economies of (million) 1,394 1,400 1,311 the world (million) 30 30 Accessibility Affordability Awareness (years) 1,145 1,200 27 •• Population is expected to grow (years) 25 Population 952 with a relatively young working 1,000 860 Better road connectivity Better infrastructure has Greater penetration of Population AgeAge 20 population has made it easier for allowed rural consumers phones and internet 800 15 rural population to reach to explore non- (mobile data) has led to 600 bigger towns – implying agrarian employment increased awareness 400 10 greater consumption opportunities – leading to higher disposable 200 5 incomes 0 0 2015 2025 2050 Source: Planning the route to growth in rural markets, Nielsen, 2018; Govt. of India Census 2011; IBEF; Media articles Total population Working age population Median age * Working population: All people between the age group of 15-64 Source: UNDP Asia Pacific HDR 2016; Census India, World Bank, MoSPI, Make in India, accessed in April 2018 12 13
Consumer LEADS Consumer LEADS Increasing number of households with reducing household size to increase demand Increase in disposable income is increasing consumption, leading to a rising proportion of discretionary spends 35 6 5.6 5.6 Discretionary expenses Basic expenses 5.3 30 4.9 Share expected to rise from 35% in (members) 4.8 5 •• Number of households are size(members) 2015 to 45% in 2025 4.6 increasing with a reduction in (crores) 25 Households(crores) 4 household size 20 •• This indicates increase in nuclear 4% Furnishing Householdsize 3 families leading to higher Households 15 30.4 demand 4% Education & Entertainment Household 27.0 24.7 2 10% Apparel 10 18.7 14.8 10% Personal products & services 40% Food & Beverage 5 11.9 1 6% Healthcare 620 Bn 0 0 2007 1981 1991 2001 2011 2015 2025P Number of households Size of households Source: UNDP Asia Pacific HDR 2016; Census India, World Bank, MoSPI, Make in India, accessed in April 2018 12% Housing & Utilities 19% Transport 4% Furnishing Per capita income is expected to increase at CAGR of 10.2% to reach INR 2,66,500 6% Education & Entertainment by 2025 5% Apparel P er ca pit a in com e (IN R ) 34% Food & Beverage 11%Personal products & services 266,500 1,235 Bn % 0. 2 2015 G R1 9% Healthcare CA 169,000 12% Housing & Utilities 111,085 91,780 19% Transport 4% Furnishing 9% Education & Entertainment 2010 2016 2020F 2025F 25% Food & Beverage Source: Media articles 5% Apparel 14% Personal products & services 4,000 Bn 2025 Steady growth in household earnings is income households are likely to drive 10% Housing & Utilities expected to further drive consumption an increase in discretionary spends and growth. India’s burgeoning middle create a shift in consumption patterns. 13% Healthcare 20% Transport Source: NITI Aayog, MOSPI, Deloitte report 14 15
Consumer LEADS Consumer LEADS Evolution of consumer households The households in India have evolved Further, with the advancement of technology and owing to increased connectedness globally, the households are expected to evolve Advancement of technology, preference from typically consisting of 4-5 major into a network of inter-communicating devices: for convenience and increased disposable consumer appliances during 1990s to incomes are seen to have led the nearly 12-15 appliances today. Households envisioned in the future.. evolution in consumer households. (2025) How the households have evolved over time.. Represents percentage of household electrified in India Typical traditional households Current households 1980s-1990s (2018) Smart Security Convenience Smart Devices AR/VR & AI Custom designs redefined •• Smart appliances •• Virtual gaming, •• Facial •• 3D printed bespoke recognition •• Natural interfaces shopping, designs •• Smart meters/ (voice & gesture) experience, etc. •• Drones sensors •• Re-designable patrolling •• Inter- •• Natural interfaces •• Bot assistance lightings and fixtures communicating ~80 mn nuclear Joint & simple Homogenous ~165 mn nuclear Individual Heterogeneous •• Robotic alarms •• In-wall audio-visual devices (wireless) families decision making consumption families decisions based consumption equipment Similar consumption on research Specialized •• Biodynamic lighting patterns across age- products for each •• Retractable roofs groups age-group and windows Broad product/ Quality variability built Premium micro-markets Value-for-money regional segmentation into purchase decision with urban centers variability 65% ~90% 100% 5-6 major appliances per household 12-15 appliances per household TV TV(s) Washing Machine Air cooler AC(s) Desktop Refrigerator Refrigerator Laptops Smart homes with inter-connected appliances Radio/Stereo Music system Water heater Washing machine Landline phone Water purifier Landline phone Mobile phones Digital camera Source: Deloitte analysis; media articles … Source: Deloitte analysis 16 17
Consumer LEADS Consumer LEADS Increasing consumption to drive growth in consumer sectors While traditional format dominates the retail market, share of organized segment is rapidly growing. Favourable macro-economic indicators and rapid growth in consumption is driving the growth of retail sector as a whole 2017 2021f 2017 2021f In dia n r et a il m a r k et - by value (USD billion) 2000 CAGR 1800 7.8% 18% 18% 1600 U SD 795 9% U SD 1,200 CAGR U SD 795 9% U SD 1,200 10.8% billion billion 1400 billion billion 75% 75% 1200 3% 3% 1000 CAGR 88% 88% 7% 7% 13.9% 800 1,750 600 1,200 Traditional Organized (excluding E-commerce) 400 795 Traditional Organized (excluding E-commerce) E-commerce* E-commerce* 200 365 Source: KONNECTED to consumers; Economist Intelligence Unit, accessed in April 2018; Media articles; Indian Retail Industry: Growth, Trends, Challenges, and Opportunity, India Retailing, 16 November 2017; Deloitte analysis. 0 2011 2017E 2021F 2026F Note*: e-commerce market here refers to sale of products and services through electronic transactions, home shopping is considered a part of e-commerce. Source: KONNECTED to consumers; IBEF; Media articles; Indian Retail Industry: Growth, Trends, Challenges, and Opportunity, India Retailing, 16 November 2017; Deloitte analysis E-tailing# is expected to grow rapidly in India, the growth is expected to be one of the fastest in Asia as well as globally at a CAGR of over 30% in the period 2016-21 •• India is Asia’s third largest retail – thus presenting massive investment E-t a ilE-tail m a rmarket k et in in Asia Asia (2016) market and world’s fourth largest and business opportunities. after the US, China and Japan. B u bble-size represents Food and grocery accounts for the e-commerce market •• It is one of the fastest growing major majority share of the retail market in 40.0% economies in the world, leading to high India followed by apparel and footwear, 35.0% E-commerce market in India is well-placed, growth in consumer and retail markets and consumer durables and IT segments: presenting one of the fastest growing market India 30.0% in Asia-Pacific, as well as globally E-tail market growth Share of Indian e-commerce (CAGR, 2016–21F) Category wise breakup of total retail market 25.0% market in Asia-Pacific is 2.0% expected to grow from 3.7% 20.0% current 2-3% to 6-7% by 2021 65.0% 9.8% 9.2% 7.1% South Korea 2.7% 0.5% 15.0% Hong Kong China Food & grocery Apparel & footwear Consumer durables & IT Jewelry & accessories 10.0% Taiwan Health & entertainment Home décor & furnishings B eauty & personal care Others 5.0% Japan Source: KONNECTED to consumers; Economist Intelligence Unit, accessed in April 2018 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 80.0% E-tail market growth (CAGR, 2011–16) Note#: e-tail refers to e-commerce, excluding travel and event transactions Sources: KONNECTED to consumers; Deloitte analysis 18 19
Consumer LEADS Consumer LEADS Indian e-commerce market – on a high growth trajectory. Key trends in the Indian e-commerce space include: Values in USD billion In dia n e-com m er ce m a r k et Government initiatives gaining momentum CAGR 19% 250 Government recently launched four major initiatives – Digital India, Skill India, Startup India and India Innovation Fund – these are likely to facilitate growth of e-commerce 200 200 CAGR 32% Competition leading to consolidation 150 Intense rivalry and competition amongst e-tailers is leading them to offer deep discounting, which is seen to drive 100 CAGR 47% 84 the industry towards consolidation and acquiring smaller players to complement or expand capabilities 50 24 Growth in m-commerce and internet penetration 2.4 0 India has amongst the highest share of mobile based e-Commerce sales globally, supplemented by increasing 2011 2017 2021f 2026f internet penetration Sources: KONNECTED to consumers, Deloitte, 7 September, 2017; Media articles Evolution of new payment solutions The high growth in e-commerce market is –– Approximately 75% of the new •• Increasing usage of smartphones: majorly attributable to factors including1: internet users are expected to come Smartphone users in India are expected Launch of electronic wallets and digital payment products is expected to ease the payment process in from rural regions to increase from 260 million in 2016 to e-Commerce; launch of UPI is likely to further benefit e-Commerce •• Growing internet penetration: around 450 million by 2021, which is Internet users in India are expected also expected to drive the m-commerce to increase from 432 million in 2016 to •• Rising number of online shoppers: sales from USD 10.5 billion in 2016 to Innovation in Logistics 647 million by 2021, taking the internet Number of online shoppers would USD 38 billion in 2020. penetration from 30% in 2016 to 59% increase from current 15% of the Rise in third-party logistic providers and hyper local delivery players to manage last mile deliveries; India Post in 2021 online population to 50% of the online supporting e-commerce by leveraging its extensive reach population by 2026. GST expected to enhance the growth of e-Commerce GST implementation to enhance e-Commerce through a uniform tax structure, simpler inter-State goods transfer, increased merchant compliances and easier tax refunds Empowerment of MSMEs e-Commerce driving many MSMEs to explore the option of selling online and to access new customers in India and globally 1 KONNECTED to consumers, Deloitte, 7 September, 2017; Media articles 20 21
Consumer LEADS Consumer LEADS Consumer LEADS On the backdrop of a growing economy and favourable factors driving consumerism in India, companies operating in the consumer industries have multiple opportunities to conduct business in the country. To realise these potential opportunities, the brands need to keep abreast with the upcoming trends and innovations and consider incorporating necessary alterations in their business models and strategies. 22 23
Consumer LEADS Consumer LEADS Evolving parameters in consumer domain Strategy Innovate Marketing Convenience Personalize Transform Discounts Engage Packaging After-sales Experiential Advertising Loyalty Omni-channel Secure Data Technology Values Social media Last-mile delivery Sustainability Source: Deloitte analysis In the current age of multiple choices, The following sections provide a glimpse about the current and upcoming trends increased convenience, value-driven of disruptions, innovations, and changes thereby providing insights on specific demand and inter-connectedness, happening in the realm of consumer areas for transforming their business shortlisting and prioritising strategy can markets. These evolutions are majorly models or strategies. become a major challenge for consumer driven by changing consumer behaviour companies. As a result, the brands are and needs and are enabled by data and seen facing an immense pressure to technology. The information provided remain relevant and competitive in this in these sections is intended to help rapidly evolving consumer landscape. companies/brands remain well-informed 24 25
Consumer LEADS Consumer LEADS Learning from millennials for innovation and strategy Millennials form a very substantial target group for majority of brands operating in various consumer segments including food and beverages, apparel, footwear & accessories, consumer durables and electronics and Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). Moreover, millennials or the young consumer groups, in general, are at the helm of driving changes in consumer shopping journeys and trends. It is thus imperative for all consumer focussed companies to gauge the variations and shifts driven by the youth, and tweak their strategies to cater to the new-age demands. 26 27
Consumer LEADS Consumer LEADS India has the world’s largest millennial Further, millennials account for a major be seen from the chart below, millennials, Focus on millennials should not mean premium product segments. Brands, and remain upbeat about the ongoing population in absolute terms. Falling share in the workforce population. While which come in the age-group of 18-35 overlooking other age groups while aiming at strategizing their offerings trends, the focus can rapidly expand to in the age group of 18-35 years, and millennials constitute more than one- years, account for nearly half of the While millennials are certainly one of and outlook for millennials, must also older generations, where millennials’ having a population of over 440 million, fourth of the workforce in Asia Pacific workforce population in India.3 the largest consumer target groups in realise that the offers could potentially be parents and older relatives could millennials constitute nearly 34% of the region, their contribution to the Indian the country, the importance of other of significant value to not just millennials, become the next potential target group. country’s total population.2 workforce is significantly higher. As can age groups including Gen X and Baby but other age groups as well. If proven Companies, thus not only need to focus Boomers cannot be overlooked. The to be of high value, these offerings carry on millennials, but also look beyond the relatively older generations contribute the potential to quickly cater to the mass age group to maximize adoption potential. significantly to the growth of consumer consumers across age groups. Although Share in working age population (by age group, India) markets, especially jewellery, luxury and it makes more sense to target millennials Millennials account for nearly half “The trend for targeting millennials and offering products 2017 9% 47% 28% 16% of the working age population. Their share in the working population is suiting their needs started in the US and thus, Tommy expected to remain highest in the Hilfiger picked it up early in India and prioritised it. Our next decade and even further store design and collection is targeted at the young consumers, which is also evident from the fact that we’ve 2027F 8% 43% 30% 19% continued with Gigi Hadid as our global brand ambassador. Mr. Shailesh Chaturvedi CEO & Director – Tommy We have a very young and sporty collection to target the 50-64 36-49 18-35 15-17 Hilfiger (India) youth.” Source: UN population stats, accessed April 2018 Millennials are the first global generation earners in the household, millennials segments where the millennial group, in of digital natives, implying that the have significant spending power and general, has a greater tendency to spend population group was the first to witness greater access to products and services. more vis-à-vis their increasing disposable and leverage the technology and internet This trend is expected to drive the incomes. for shopping. Being better connected consumer market in the country leading to information and being the chief wage to disruptions, especially in discretionary With a 65-70% population of the country falling under the age bracket of 30 years, the time is ripe for consumer brands to invest strategically for these consumers. The digital connectedness has ensured that the youth has all the information it requires on its finger-tips; thus, it is Mr. Shashwat Goenka Sector Head – not about educating the consumers anymore, but to enable Spencer’s Retail, them through their purchase cycles.” RP Sanjiv Goenka Group 2 UN population stats, Deloitte Analysis 3 UN population stats, Deloitte Analysis 28 29
Consumer LEADS Consumer LEADS Idle to Agile: shaping the future of consumer markets Easy access to global markets, preference operations and management. While With changing lifestyle, technological “As a company, we engage with our consumers broadly to convenience and diverse choices at the disposal of consumers have led to agility finds its roots in IT and software firms, from where it expanded to advancements, and greater information access, the consumers’ shopping journey through three means: a rapid evolution of consumer markets finance, it is relatively new in the and consumption patterns are also • What we say (marketing) – The communication needs to in India. These multiple opportunities permeate across the consumer value consumer industries including FMCG and e-commerce. Agility in operations evolving. The shopping journey can be segregated across five major aspects: be transparent, authentic and valuable chain easing the shopping journey is expected to lead to collaboration awareness, consideration, purchase, • How we reach (medium) – The real value of the internet through technology, better household incomes, varied channel and product among cross-functional inter-disciplinary members encouraging iterations for aftersales and loyalty. is in opportunities for targeting Mr. Arvind Chintamani, options, augmented means of two-way an adaptive best-case process. The VP, Marketing – Colgate • What we sell (products) – Products that deliver tangibly communication, multiple payment options, personalized service offerings concept of agility can be leveraged across functions such as marketing, product Palmolive (India) Ltd. on real insights” among others. To stay atop this rapid development, supply chain, logistics and evolution, consumer companies need delivery to increase productivity and to consider embracing agility in their efficiency and to reduce costs and efforts. There has been a noteworthy development in the consumer shopping cycle over the last two-three decades. The traditional, linear path to purchase is a thing of the past. Shopping journey in 1980-90s Awareness The reason to buy; consumer motivation The channels/outlets a shopper chooses Awareness Consideration Purchase Aftersales Loyalty Consideration to make the purchase Newspaper Visit store Store purchase Visit store Product experience The reason the shopper enters/chooses based the category TV/ Radio Call seller Mail order Visit local electrical shop Word of mouth Word of mouth The reason the shopper marketinga Purchase enters/chooses the category Bill-boards Yellow pages How the shopper Retailers makes a choice? Aftersales Usage •• Consumers got their •• Consumers visited •• With limited •• Not much emphasis •• Consumers were experience initial inspiration retailers in the payment channels, was placed on after- very brand loyal. and awareness from neighborhood to customers typically sales experience Their loyalty was Repeat a retailer, brand’s compare prices purchased goods based on their Loyalty •• Companies largely advertisement/ in-store. In some own experience •• Retailers had a differentiated on marketing channels cases, a mail order while purchasing a significant role basis of products or family and friends was used to make product or reviews in influencing and benefits payment of family and friends consumers’ buying •• Customers typically decisions •• Consumers had •• Low-cost brands visited company- to sometimes were usually •• The comparison was owned outlets or wait a few days/ associated with relatively straight local electricians if weeks before the inferior quality forward as the appliance purchased delivery of a TV or a number of brands was damaged or refrigerator and SKU options faulty available was limited Source: Deloitte analysis 30 31
Consumer LEADS Consumer LEADS Consumers now embrace an omni-channel experience and switch brands unpredictably: Going forward, product uniqueness, pricing transparency, and prompt service are expected to be the key: Envisioned shopping journey in 2025 Current shopping journey, 2018 Awareness Consideration Purchase Aftersales Loyalty Awareness Consideration Purchase Aftersales Loyalty AI branding AR/ VR based Tele-shopping AR/ VR assistance Customized loyalty Parameters Shopping becoming Option experience programs more social Experiential 24*7 robot manned Social media Online media Peer reviews (with friends & Visit store Experiential loyalty Trusted influencer branding stores Digital loyalty family) Online tutorials Paid media Fit with digital Social media Loyalty program Product ecosystem Media (Owned, paid customization Stores on wheels persona Tele-shopping On-demand Earned media Digital channel Discounts & offers & earned) Non-monetary Block-chain verified E-Com doorstep service Price comparison Store purchase awards/privileged On-demand Conditional loyalty SKU App center treatment Brand story/ CSR E-com doorstep services Online reviews Brand-story, CSR Chat-bots Discount/ coupons Call center •• Consumers •• Brands expected to •• Online buyers •• With increasing •• Loyalty expected to Online influencers Online tutorial expected to seek out consumers expected to reach expectations, be consumer-centric have access to AI 300-350 million by consumers would and transient •• While traditionally, •• Plethora of options •• Decisions moved •• Immediate •• With increasing •• Companies will need branding (big data 2025, from current want zero-error and consumers waited to choose from from being based gratification product options to keep up with •• Consumers are analytics, predictive ~100 million best service (first for the information owing to online on availability becoming more and fickle buying their consumers’ likely to be willing computing, etc.) time right) to reach them, in mediums of products to important behavior, consumer lives in a non- •• Consumers to share data with and experiential current times, they being based on loyalty has intrusive way and expected to be •• Consumers would companies and •• Companies engaging branding actively gather convenience and weakened provide customized able to purchase expect Service expect personalized closely with (gamification, AR, information through benefits offerings products through Level Agreements offerings in return consumers after •• However, self-generating sources 90% stores on wheels (SLAs) which offer selling products/ consumers seem brands, brand as a •• Brands will need to and 24/7 robot guaranteed product •• 63% of the services to improve to prefer shopping friend/ consumers provide immersive manned stores uptime millennials stay •• Nearly 90% 28% their offerings and at retailers offering acting as co- blended experience updated on brands millennials engage provide more value loyalty programs branders) to relate to product through social in some form of to consumers and lifestyle •• Percentage of media online activities •• Nearly 28% consumers willing Source(s): Deloitte analysis while conducting millennials to spend on shopping in-store often purchase brands with loyalty As the implementation of technology in offline means. Millennials, being amongst population, would play a prominent role products owing programs: consumer sectors increases pace, the the first generations to have leveraged in the growth of consumer sectors in the to social media recommendations consumer/shopper journey is expected technology for trade and commerce, and near future. 40% Boomers to be driven by confluence of online and constituting a majority of the country’s 39% Gen X 49% Millennials “It is extremely important for any consumer-based company to attract new-age consumers and make products relevant for them. Note: Owned media includes website and controlled media, Paid media includes print, audio and video media, and Earned media includes reviews, blogs, editorials, etc. Source: 46 pc millennials spend more on brands with loyalty programmes: Study, India Retailing, October 2016; Media articles; Indian Fashion Retail 2016, April We are increasingly witnessing a trend of consumers preferring 2016; KONNECTED to consumers, Deloitte-FICCI, September 2017. health & wellness, which is impacting the buying behaviour as well – consumers are making purchases not just on impulse but Mr. Mayank Jalan Managing Director – after proper consideration of products’ benefits from a health Keventer Agro Ltd. perspective.” 32 33
Consumer LEADS Consumer LEADS From showrooming to webrooming: •• tele-ordering products for ease of that a new model of consumer-to- Further, apart from consumer electronics, consumers from Asian countries are streamlining your channel strategy access; business (C2B) has emerged where amongst the top 5 to have ever-shopped online in the following categories – companies get cues to new products •• ordering products after reading In the current multi-channel age, and services through crowdsourcing. Top 5 countries globally to have shopped online for select product categories: reviews/ recommendations on social consumer companies in India are seen Consumers are conveying their specific media; aligning their business strategies, needs to companies which are being used especially to cater to the demands of a •• picking products from store/ delivery for creating brand value and providing Fashion related products Travel related products young and technology-driven population. centre after ordering online to avoid unique experiences to consumers. Leading consumer companies are facing last-mile delivery delays (click and stiff competition in their omni-channel collect model); Online shopping or e-commerce has offerings, while aiming to provide picked up pace in developing countries China, •• placing personalized product orders in- Germany, 68% Austria, Ireland, 78% seamless and integrated solutions as well. According, to a survey of online 72% N ew Zealand, store to get them delivered later; 66% China, 68% to consumers’ needs. The advent of consumers in more than 63 countries 67% technology has led to the consumers •• consumer-to-consumer (C2C) buying. by a global performance management In dia , South Korea, N orway, 73% 68% In dia , leveraging multiple channels for making company, more than 90% of the 67% Global, 58% Global, 55% 68% their purchases: Internet and mobile apps have made consumers surveyed have shopped the shopping journey of consumers online at least once. Fashion and travel •• browsing online and shopping in-store convenient to the extent that the emerged as the top categories where for product’s look and feel; millennials and younger generations consumers have ever made a purchase •• shortlisting products in-store and have now become habituated to instant online: making the purchase online for better gratification. Millennials are seen to be Consumer electronics Beauty & personal care products prices and offers; keen on socialising and collaboration and thus, companies need to consider •• getting custom/ exclusive products proactively streamlining their two-way Czech Republic, 62% shipped from foreign countries through communication with consumers. It is South Korea, 49% In dia , 50% Ukraine, company websites; Slovakia, 50% China, 47% owing to this two-way communication 42% Ukraine, B razil, 50% South Korea, 48% 50% Romania, 43% Global, 40% Global, 38% Percentage of consumers (globally) who have ever purchased the category online Packaged grocery Fresh grocery 58% 55% China, 47% In dia , China, In dia , 40% 34% 40% 35% 38% Taiwan, South Korea, Israel, 21% 27% South Korea, 43% Japan, 29% 39% Global, 24% UK, 25% 24% Global, 21% 23% 21% 14% Source: What’s in-store for online grocery shopping, Nielsen, January 2017 Fashion Travel Consumer B eauty & Packaged Household Fresh groceries Alcoholic Electronics Personal care grocery food cleaning & beverages paper While online purchases for durables online shoppers. However, categories such as fashion related products and such as beauty, personal care and Source: What’s in-store for online grocery shopping, Nielsen, January 2017 consumer electronics, and service packaged groceries are gaining traction oriented categories such as travel is high with Asian countries such as China, South globally; consumables have been a bit Korea and India leading from the front. slower in gaining popularity amongst 34 35
Consumer LEADS Consumer LEADS While the above imperatives are more vis-à-vis broadly held attitudes on “E-commerce offers a significant potential for companies to communicate and specific to food & beverages segment, innovation, wellness, convenience, “Since beer is only these apply to Fast Moving Consumer technology, and marketing tactics can educate consumers, as compared to brick-and-mortar retail stores where the Goods (FMCG), apparel, footwear and lead to missed opportunities arising from permitted for people interaction with consumers is limited and majorly transactional. E-commerce’s accessories, consumer durables and a deeper and more comprehensive view after attaining a electronics as well. A collaborative of consumers. These could result in less this advantage over physical retail is expected to provide major opportunities approach with a balanced mix of in-store productive outcomes and inefficient use minimum legal of growth for new-age companies and start-ups, where the platform can (offline) and off-store (online) strategies of marketing resources.4 drinking age, our may be required to drive a seamless and be leveraged to sub-communicate the story and benefits of products. This profitable business model. Thus, while millennials can be focused offerings naturally fit would lead to the emergence of new brands offering processed food products upon for capturing new trends and for the target group. From niche to masses. technologies, a more nuanced approach catering to the masses”. Many consumer products organisations of segmentation by attitudes may be Thus, our product is Mr. Mayank Jalan, are investing significantly in marketing considered for companies to realise in itself our strategy and innovation for millennials, and inclusive growth, likely resulting in Managing Director – Keventer Agro Ltd. Generation Z is also emerging as a increased profitability. Strategies based to focus on the youth. significant target. However, a heightened on attitudes and shopping behaviour are Further, we have cafes, focus on millennials shouldn’t blind likely to be more appealing to consumers companies to the potential appeal of and could result in a more thoughtful which allow people In the current digital era, the desire requires immediate consideration. for convenience and immediacy in the Following represents the six major digital older generations, often having greater targeting. to drink throughout spending power. From a marketing multichannel era is expected to shape imperatives for manufacturers as well as perspective, stereotyping generations the day – not just in the future of retail and consumer retailers, to help them collaborate and markets in general. Thus, streamlining balance their physical and digital sales the evenings. Beer the business and channel strategies strategies: Café caters to nearly 2 million people, and our Digital shelf capabilities Organizational structure consumer segment is Integrating digital and in-store Integrating the digital offerings majorly below the age shelf capabilities to feed consistent information across developed by right set of people in unduplicated organizational of 35 years.” channels structures Mr. Rahul Singh 4 Millennials and beyond, Deloitte, July 2018 Founder & CEO – The Beer Café Marketing and promotions Imperatives Data accuracy Optimizing management of for Digital Fixing inaccurate master data to omni-channel marketing & collaboration support online sales promotions model Consumer/Shopper insights Forecasting Assembling shopper Triangulating and aligning information from retailer multiple online and offline and manufacturer to provide forecasts to aptly estimate comprehensible insights inventory position Source: The digitally engaged food shopper, Nielsen, January 2018 36 37
Consumer LEADS Consumer LEADS Engage with consumers to enhance brand connect With the lines between online and offline channels blurring more rapidly, the emergence of multi-channel models has resulted in new benchmarks of convenience and connectivity. The new age of connected eco-systems has made it essential for brands to engage their consumers by providing immersive experiences. In the fast moving digital age, where consumers have a plethora of options to choose from and a multitude of channels throughout their shopping journeys, companies are seen facing a major hurdle to attract and retain consumers. A noble approach, which has been tried and tested globally and is followed by modern companies, presents a way out for brands facing consumer loyalty challenges. Generating actionable insights from consumers’ shopping patterns and behaviour leveraging advanced data and predictive analytics can help brands significantly. These insights could be used for offering bespoke and personalised solutions which, in turn, could be leveraged to retain consumers and encourage repeat visits and purchases. Such kind of customised solutioning, however, requires detailed consumer segmentation backed by advanced analytics, and focused customer targeting. 38 39
Consumer LEADS Consumer LEADS Experiential retail: confluence of engage with technology and devices, New age consumers’ characteristics entertainment and shopping experience delectable global cuisines, “Consumers are get absorbed into virtual entertainment, Connected consumers The evolving consumer markets are special events and product launches, spending less Changing purchase patterns Consumers in today’s world are Experiential shopping seen to have shifted stance from ‘bricks etc. Retail is thus evolving into a new time in stores but With increasing internet penetration more connected than ever. They Consumers increasingly prefer versus clicks’ to ‘bricks-and-clicks’. dimension of ‘retailtainment’ or retail are empowered by technology to While earlier, it was a battle between and entertainment, which is likely to are frequenting in India, online buyers are rapidly increasing. Moreover, m-Commerce get what they want, when they to buy from modern retail stores with spacious layouts. While there the online and offline channels, the dominate the consumer industry in the them more, thus is growing at an exponential pace, want and where they want are multiple options from where a industry seem to be moving towards a near future. more immersive model in current times necessitating brands m-wallets transactions in India increased from INR 200 billion in FY16 product can be bought, shopping experience is becoming the key where collaboration is considered to Catering to the consumers of new age to make the buying to INR 3,000 billion in FY18 differentiator amongst channels be the key. The confluence of online Consumers in India are increasingly and offline channels is expected to becoming more connected and cash- journey of consumers drive the markets, where consumer rich but are getting time-starved or more experiential, experience has taken the lime-light. impatient – they want the experience The expectations from a modern brick- or product “now”. Companies need which will further and-mortar store have transformed to consider engaging the consumers, give them a reason completely – consumers no longer keeping in mind the altering landscape walk-in to the stores just to buy the of consumer characteristics in the to come to the store Preference for Healthy choices products. They are looking forward modern world. more frequently.” convenience Increasing to an enhanced shopping experience In today’s world sedentary lifestyle where they get immersed into a whole Mr. Shashwat Goenka of cash-rich and and changing new dimension and get to know Sector Head – Spencer’s Retail, RP time-starved eating habits has about new products and features, Sanjiv Goenka Group consumers, made way for convenience healthier choices has become including natural, a paramount herbal, organic and consideration Ayurvedic New age consumers’ characteristics Source: Payment System Indicators, Reserve Bank of India, accessed on 21 June 2018; Deloitte analysis Technology has been the front-runner in driving consumer engagement and experience in their shopping journey. “We ensure that all TH stores in India have our Apart from understanding consumers’ international/global look and feel, so that the behavioural insights through advanced data analytics, emerging technologies consumers have a similar experience in the stores such as Internet of Things (IoT), irrespective of whether they visit in India, New Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), York or London. Our store designing is done bots and drones, beacons, cloud- in a way to make it more experiential for the platforms, etc. have played a key role in enhancing consumers’ engagement consumers through the use of various technology more than ever. & social media platforms.” Mr. Shailesh Chaturvedi CEO & Director – Tommy Hilfiger (India) 40 41
Consumer LEADS Consumer LEADS Experiential shopping: Case studies5 for the consumers, an experience which Technology is used by companies to broadly provide five major types of digital services •• Personalized digital displays in-store is more engaging and convenient while at “Spencer’s focuses on and experiences to create a valuable connect with the consumers: the same time providing more options. One of the major beverage The buying experience is engaging and making its stores more manufacturing company launched in-store display systems to show unique in value for the consumers, thus experiential and less Information Convenience encouraging repeat visits as well as Digital information technologies personalised messages to approaching word of mouth advertising. Stores or transactional through such as analytics and IoT Connected technologies and consumers based on their smartphone products such as sensors and data. The personalised marketing e-commerce platforms try to ensure that various means such provide transparency and smart devices offer efficiency the consumers’ queries and concerns traceability. This fulfills the feature worked on cloud technology are adequately addressed, and they are as digital displays demand of consumers for and convenience. They also to enhance shoppers’ media-rich anticipate and respond to the experience in-store. It also leveraged appropriately guided so as to facilitate with greater scope relevant information in a clear needs of consumer in a dynamic and enhance their overall shopping and comprehensive manner built-in smartphone features and experience. of interaction and manner beacon technology to interpret shopper’s buying preferences and provision of tasting Stores are trialling AR to showcase the Types of digital habits. entire range of products ‘virtually’, some of the food services/ Impact: This pilot, run across more allowing shoppers/consumers to browse before purchasing it. experiences the catalogue and make selections than 250 grocery chain stores by through AR, thereby reducing the To further enhance the company, delivered Return on Investment (RoI) within one-month. physical space required by stores to the consumers’ display the products. In many cases, the Further, the personalized displays not ‘virtual’ catalogue is connected to social experience it plans to Commercial offers only helped drive the sales of company products, but drove the overall sales of media platforms, allowing consumers come up with chefs- Technology helps brands in Entertainment to get real time feedback from other precision and personalized Brands provide entertainment carbonated drinks as well in these retail consumers who have bought/ used in-store and provide marketing, which are generally to express their positioning and outlets. the products, watch advertisements of live cooking courses a powerful conversion tool build stronger affiliations with •• AR/ VR based experiences for apparel selected products, and also check for consumers. Thus brands are While online retail, especially for their favourite celebrities who may have which will increase the increasingly leveraging digital lifestyle and beauty enhancing used the products, further enabling them consumers’ in-store interactive displays, VR gaming, products, is rapidly embracing the to make the choice. Real-time advice gamified promotions, etc. to concept of AR, physical retail stores brand engagement Products infused with smart technologies, such build connect with consumers are also following suit by piloting AR/ In one of the modern apparel stores in manifold and provide as smart watches, enable companies to provide VR-based virtual trials at their stores in UK, highly personalised store interactions relevant advice to consumers and educate them India. These stores are redefining the are offered by pushing promotions them with a unique with new ways and updates extent of convenience for consumers. and discounts to consumers’ handheld experience.” Source: Deloitte analysis devices based on their store location. For example, at one of the modern AR- Further, to engage shoppers in the store, Mr. Shashwat Goenka based apparel stores, consumers have each online order placed for made-to- Sector Head – Spencer’s Retail, RP Hash-tag (#) communications: the is not just restricted to social network and express their views, social media to just walk-in, choose their preferred order garments or perfumes triggers Sanjiv Goenka Group significance of S-commerce driving sales, but consists of other forms has become a great tool for companies attires from a wide range of product RFID-enabled smart mirrors, which are such as peer-to-peer sales platforms to engage with consumers. Various assortments available through a virtual placed in the store. These mirrors depict Significance of ‘S-commerce’ or social (community-based marketplaces), group analytical tools and advance analytics are inventory, enter the trial room and try all the journey behind the making of the commerce has significantly increased in buying (products and services offered at being leveraged by companies to analyse the outfits via, a virtual mirror without selected products. If the consumers do today’s world of connected consumers. reduced rates if enough buyers willing the social and behavioural traits of the actually having to perform all these not visit the store, the short film would be Pictures and videos of products/ to make the purchase), user-curated consumers and tweak their strategies tasks. The combination of technologies triggered in the phone through which the brands posted by consumers on shopping (where users create and share accordingly to suit the needs and leveraged at these modern apparel order had been placed. social networking sites and blogs, list of products/ services for others to convenience of consumers. Social sites stores facilitate a seamless experience user experiences and stories shared shop from), participatory commerce are also used frequently to raise queries on the web, ratings, reviews and (where consumers become decision or post grievances which keeps the recommendations posted online, etc. makers across the product value chain consumer companies on toes to revert act as user-generated advertorial through voting, funding, collaboratively promptly to such concerns and avoid any content. This content either promotes designing), etc. damage to their social rapport. or demotes a particular product, brand or service amongst a specific set of Since consumers can freely post people – people which have access to information regarding their purchases or view/ read the content. Social commerce experiences on various social platforms 5 Media articles, Company websites 42 43
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