A summary of the most relevant LatAm consumer insight research. If you're trying to keep up with the latest happenings, this is your one-stop shop.
- In-Store Media, together with research agency IPSOS, conducted a study to understand the consumer behavior of digital grocery buyers in Mexico. The survey covered questions about their shopping habits, channels, demographic characteristics, favorite categories, and other preferences. The results show 39% of online grocery shoppers buy their groceries exclusively online. Moreover, 35% of online grocery purchases are completed via smartphones. Online-exclusive shoppers said it's fundamental to receive their order on time (92%), while shoppers who combine online vs brick-and-mortar purchases think the priority is receiving products in good condition.
- According to Unisys' 2019 Safety Index Colombia has the second highest credit-card consumer distrust level just after the Philippines. Unisys' Safety Index found that 90% of Colombian credit-card holders are afraid of having their card information misused by third parties. Furthermore, 87% of survey respondents said they are seriously worried about identity theft and personal data breach.
- Reuters' Digital News Report shows Latin American consumers have increased their use of Instagram and WhatsApp as news sources. The survey was conducted in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico, with around 2,000 people interviewed in each country. When looking for news content, the region shows an average growth of 7.5% for Instagram and 4.2% for WhatsApp from 2018 to 2019. Even though Facebook only grew by 1.7%, it's still the most-used social network for news consumption in the four countries, followed by WhatsApp in all except Mexico, where YouTube takes the second spot.
- DAlessio Irol & Berensztein's latest survey shows 9 out of 10 Argentine middle-class homes have started buying cheaper food-and-beverage brands in recent months, reported Impulso Negocios. The survey found 89% of the higher-middle class, and 83% of the middle and lower-middle class have chosen second or own brands. In average, all consumers have lowered consumption of 13 food-and-beverage products. In the last 9 months, ArgentRead More – Source
