GLG Network Survey Tracker: UK Supermarkets III

SURVEY DETAILS

TARGET POPULATION

GLG surveyed 30 senior executives working in supermarket/ grocery chains in the UK. This is the third iteration in this series.

What will you learn from this survey?

• Respondents commented on the current availability issues and how availability levels are impacting in-store fulfilment.
• The survey investigated the anticipated outlook of sales as well as how consumers are expected to act in the next six months.
• Furthermore, the survey looked at the biggest concerns within the industry, such as staffing, costs, prices, and supply chain issues.

Example of findings:

• Base pay remains by far the most important factor (80%) in attracting and retaining employees. Flexible working comes second, according to more than half of experts (57%).
• On average, online sales are now representing more than half of sales (56%), finally surpassing in-store purchases.
• Over half of experts (64%) still believe that focus on supply chain will increase in the next six months, though not as significantly as in 2022.

DELIVERABLES

The GLG Surveys team drafted the questionnaire with the support of GLG Network Member, Graham Wilkie, Managing Partner of Geodia.

The standard deliverable includes:

• 1 x Individual responses (“raw data”) in Excel.
• 1 x PPT report with aggregated data.
• Executive summary with key takeaways and highlights from the raw data.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

• How would you describe current stock availability?
• In your view, what are the top 5 most important factors in attracting/retaining employees?
• In your view, how likely is the industry to have recruitment issues in the next 6 months?
• How much do you anticipate operational costs will change in the next 6 months?
• How are on-shelf availability levels impacting in-store online fulfilment?
• In your view, how have trading changes impacted the supply chain to/from EU?
• What do you anticipate the major trend will be in the industry regarding physical stores in the coming 6 months?

ACCESS

This survey is available to subscribers of the Consumer Goods and Services (CGS) sector (Limited subscriptions and above). This offer includes the raw data file and a high-level presentation through PowerPoint. Please contact your GLG representative for details on your firm’s access.

DISCLAIMER:

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