Online shopping in FMCG (based on Comeos eCommerce research), presented by Sophie Van Neck (Senior Research Manager at InSites Consulting) on Wednesday October 8, 2014 at UBA Expertise Center Research Panels.
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Online shopping in FMCG
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Based on Comeosresearch study (spring 2014)
E-commerce in Belgium
ByINSITES CONSULTING
Sophie Van Neck | Senior Research Manager FMCG
M +32 472 418 640 | Sophie.vanneck@insites-consulting.com
DateOctober, 2014
3. E-commerce in Belgium
Somecrucialdetails.
METHOD
âąOnline questionnaire using TalkToChangeresearch community
âąFieldwork: April 3rd -April 18th 2014
âąScope: Belgium
SAMPLE
âąn = 996
âąAge: 18-70
âąOnline purchases experience in the last 12 months
COMPOSITION
âąRepresentative for the Belgian population.
âąGender, age and region.
4. E-commerce in Belgium
Somecrucialdetails.
THE VILLAGE
âąQualitative add-on to survey
âąAfter life that focus on discussion
âąTop-down & bottom-up
5. E-commerce in Belgium
1.
E-commerce in Belgium
2.
Food in detail
3.
Tokeep in mind
4.
Wrap-up
6. E-commerce in Belgium
1.
E-commerce in Belgium
2.
Food in detail
3.
Tokeep in mind
4.
Wrap-up
10. #1
E-commerce in Belgium
Of the Belgianpopulationhas ever made anonline purchase
52%
52%
2011
2012
59%
2013
61%
2014
Ever purchased
online
11. #1
E-commerce in Belgium
Ever purchased
online
67%
66%
55%
53%
18-27
28-43
44-59
60+
Of the Belgianpopulationhas ever made anonline purchase
gender
social
class
income
12. #2
E-commerce in Belgium
2011
2012
2013
2014
Spending more
compared to last year
17%
16%
24%
28%
20. Top 5 categories for online shopping remain the same compared to 2011, 2012 and 2013. Less than 1 in 10 bought food online.
E-commerce in Belgium
49%
40%
32%
31%
29%
22%
22%
22%
20%
19%
17%
15%
14%
12%
10%
10%
10%
9%
7%
6%
4%
3%
12%
Clothing/ shoes
Hotel / Overnightstay
Books
Event tickets
Boat, plane or train tickets
Personal care products
CD / DVD / Blu-ray / Games
Computer, hardware andsoftware
Electronic appliances
Toys
Household appliances
Telecom
Fun fair tickets
Pharmaceuticalproducts
Digital music
Sportsproducts
Furniture and home decoration
DIY andgarden products
Food
Films or TV series in digital format
Prepared food
Cars, motorbikes, bicycles
Other
Fashion
Books
Electronic appliances
Entertainment
Telecom
Health & Beauty
Interior
Food
Sports
DIY
Other
Toys
21. E-commerce in Belgium
Buying frequence
% bought more than 5 times last year
% Purchased last 12 months
Bought by many people, on a frequent base. This combination generates a high volume
Although not many people buy these products, those who do buy them, do so a lot, this makes these products real niche- products
Low current volume
Bought by many people, on an non- frequent base
Volume generator
Niche
No volume
Specials
22. E-commerce in Belgium
Buying frequence
% bought more than 5 times last year
% Purchased last 12 months
Books
CD / DVD / Blu-ray / Games
Digital music
Computer, hardware and software
Electronic appliances
Telecom
Household appliances
Hotel / Overnight stay
Clothing / shoes
Personal care products
Toys
Event tickets
Boat, plane or train tickets
Films or TV series in digital format
Cars, motorbikes, bicycles
Furniture and home decoration
DIY and garden products
Prepared food
Food
Pharmaceutical products
Sports products
Fun fair tickets
Other
Volume generator
Niche
No volume
Specials
Average frequence
Average penetration
Fashion, books and entertainment (CD, DVD, etc.) are true volume generators. They are bought by a large group of people on a frequent base.
23. E-commerce in Belgium
Buying frequence
% bought more than 5 times last year
% Purchased last 12 months
Fashion, books and entertainment (CD, DVD, etc.) are true volume generators. They are bought by a large group of people on a frequent base.
Books
Telecom
Clothing / shoes
Personal care products
Toys
Prepared food
Sports products
Volume generator
Niche
No volume
Specials
Average frequence
Average penetration
26. 20%
59%
21%
46%
54%
Man
Vrouw
39%
61%
Dutch
French
Region
Gender
Age
Significantlyhigherthantotal(conf. int. 95%)
Significantlylowerthantotal(conf. int. 95%)
Total: 60%
Total: 40%
18-34
35-54
55+
Total: 50%
Total: 50%
Total: 32%
Total: 44%
Total: 24%
E-commerce in Belgium
While young adults are less likely to buy food online than other products, the mid-aged group are more likely to do so.
28. Q: When did you first buy something via the internet (for personal purposes)?
n= 54 | Filter: None
In the past 12 months
1 to 2 years ago
3 to 4 years ago
5 to 6 years ago
7 to 10 years ago
More than 10 years ago
I do notremember
Food
Total
21%
11%
23%
19%
13%
7%
6%
Significantlyhigherthantotal(conf. int. 95%)
Significantlylowerthantotal(conf. int. 95%)
E-commerce in Belgium
Confirming the idea that food e-commerce has a niche target group, we see the uptake the past year is lower than average.
19%
6%
22%
18%
15%
10%
11%
31. 21%
32%
32%
9%
5%
2%
Q: How frequently do you buy something via the internet (for personal purposes)?
n= 54 | Filter: None
Food
Total
Significantlyhigherthantotal(conf. int. 95%)
Significantlylowerthantotal(conf. int. 95%)
Weekly
Monthly
Every 1 to 3 months
Every 3 to 6 months
Every 6 to 12 months
Less than once a year
5%
23%
33%
20%
15%
5%
E-commerce in Belgium
Online food buyers are generally more frequent buyers.
1 in 5 buys food online every week
33. Q: Which new products or services did you buy via the Internet (for personal purposes) in the past 12 months?
n= 54 | Filter: None
Clothing / shoes
Books
Hotel / Overnight stay
Personal care products
Toys
Boat, plane or train tickets
Event tickets
Bank products
Household appliances
CD / DVD / Blu-ray / Games
Pharmaceutical products
Electronic appliances
Computer, hardware and software
Telecom
DIY and garden products
Prepared food
Fun fair tickets
Sports products
Digital music
Furniture and home decoration
Travel assistance / cancellation insurance
Films or TV series in digital format
Cars, motorbikes, bicycles
Other insurances
Other
Food buyersalsobuyâŠ
Total
49%
32%
40%
22%
19%
29%
31%
18%
17%
21%
12%
20%
22%
15%
9%
4%
14%
10%
10%
10%
7%
6%
3%
3%
11%
Significantlyhigherthantotal(conf. int. 95%)
Significantlylowerthantotal(conf. int. 95%)
Online food buyers are generally more frequent & experienced buyers. They buy a third of the product categories significantly more often.
E-commerce in Belgium
66%
40%
40%
40%
39%
38%
35%
30%
30%
29%
27%
27%
27%
24%
24%
19%
16%
13%
13%
13%
10%
9%
3%
5%
6%
35. 12%
38%
36%
10%
0%
4%
Q: Do you spend less or more now than you did 1 year ago?
n= 54 | Filter: None
Food
Total
Significantlyhigherthantotal(conf. int. 95%)
Significantlylowerthantotal(conf. int. 95%)
A lot more
More
Equallymuch
Less
A lot less
No idea
5%
33%
45%
12%
2%
3%
E-commerce in Belgium
Online food buyers tend to spend much more today, than 1 year ago. Especially in comparison with the average online buyer.
39. 8%
5%
15%
38%
35%
Q: How much did you spend online in the past month?
n= 54 | Filter: None
Food
Total
Significantlyhigherthantotal(conf. int. 95%)
Significantlylowerthantotal(conf. int. 95%)
LessthanâŹ20
Between âŹ20 & âŹ49
Between âŹ50 & âŹ99
BetweenâŹ100 & âŹ149
More thanâŹ150
13%
16%
21%
17%
33%
E-commerce in Belgium
Online food buyers indicate that they spent more money online in the past monthcompared to general online buyers.
42. Q: What are the 3 main reasons why you bought this product online?
n= 54 | Filter: None
Because it saves time
Because I'm able to shop 24 hours a day
Because I avoid crowds
Because it gets delivered to my door
Because I have a wider selection of products/services online
Because I can find products and services at lower prices
Because I get access to special discounts, promotions...
Because I can see whether items are in stock
Because there is more product information online
Because I can compare and review different products/services
Because I get access to products/services that aren't available in my country
Other reason
41%
36%
15%
37%
26%
41%
30%
14%
15%
21%
12%
4%
Food
Total
* % of consumerswhoindicatethisas a top 3 driver
Significantlyhigherthantotal(conf. int. 95%)
Significantlylowerthantotal(conf. int. 95%)
E-commerce in Belgium
Themostimportantdriversforonlinefoodbuyersaresavingtime, availability24/7andavoidingcrowds.Homedelivery,lowerpricesanddiscountsorwiderselectionsarelessimportant.
71%
56%
52%
23%
14%
14%
13%
13%
11%
10%
5%
8%
43. Q: What are the 3 main reasons why you bought this product online?
n= 54 | Filter: None
53%
44%
35%
42%
23%
18%
15%
9%
24%
9%
14%
10%
Food
Purchaseamountof max. âŹ100
* % of consumerswhoindicatethisas a top 3 driver
93%
74%
67%
11%
3%
3%
14%
12%
0%
10%
0%
4%
Purchaseamountof more thanâŹ100
E-commerce in Belgium
ThosewhoboughtproductsworthmorethanâŹ100indicatethesamekeydrivers.
Because it saves time
Because I'm able to shop 24 hours a day
Because I avoid crowds
Because it gets delivered to my door
Because I have a wider selection of products/services online
Because I can find products and services at lower prices
Because I get access to special discounts, promotions...
Because I can see whether items are in stock
Because there is more product information online
Because I can compare and review different products/services
Because I get access to products/services that aren't available in my country
Other reason
71%
56%
52%
23%
14%
14%
13%
13%
11%
10%
5%
8%
47. 26%
21%
6%
6%
5%
35%
2%
Q: Which of the following websites did you use for your most recent online purchase?
n= 54 | Filter: None
Collectandgo.be
Delhaizedirect.be
Caddyhome.be
Collivery.be
Eshop.carrefour.eu
Other
I don't remember
Food
2 major players
dominate the food e-commerce market
E-commerce in Belgium
The food e-commerce landscape contains 2 major players, both
online stores of the large food retailers: Colruyt and Delhaize.
48. Q: How satisfiedwereyouwithusingthe e-commerce website afteryourmost recent online purchase?
n= 54 | Filter: None
FOOD
TOTAL
Top 2
86%
86%
E-commerce in Belgium
Over8outof10foode-commerceshoppersaresatisfiedaboutthewebsiteaftertheirmostrecentonlinepurchase.
55%
58%
31%
28%
9%
8%
2%
3%
Very satisfied
Rather satisfied
Neutral
Rather dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
49. Q: How likely are you to recommend âwebsiteâ to a friend, on a scale from 0 to 10?
n= 54 | Filter: None
0%
0%
0%
0%
2%
0%
5%
13%
35%
18%
26%
DETRACTORS
NEUTRALS
PROMOTERS
7%
48%
45%
Net Promoter Score
+37
Total: +27
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
E-commerce in Belgium
Theextenttowhichpeoplearelikelytorecommendthefoode- commercewebsiteishigherthantheaveragee-commercewebsite.
52. 41%
15%
12%
11%
11%
4%
3%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Payment method
Q: How didyoupayforit?
n= 54 | Filter: None
Online food buyers use more offline paying methods than the average online buyers. Over half pay by card (either at the point of sale or at the door) compared to only 4% among general online buyers.
Offline âBy card (credit card, bank card, Proton) at the point of sale
Online âBank card (Bancontact/Mister Cash)
Offline âBy card (credit card, bank card, Proton) at the door
Offline âBank transfer
Online âCredit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express...)
Offline âCash at the point of sale
Online âPayPal
Online âOther
Offline âCash at the door
Offline âCheque
Offline âSMS payment
Offline âOther
Food
Total
Significantlyhigherthantotal(conf. int. 95%)
Significantlylowerthantotal(conf. int. 95%)
3%
23%
1%
12%
41%
2%
12%
3%
1%
0%
0%
0%
32%
68%
Online
Offline
VS.
Total: 79%
Total: 21%
E-commerce in Belgium
54. Delivery preference
Q: How do youpreferyouronline purchasesâsectorâ tobedelivered?
n= 54 | Filter: None
Pick-up at the shop is much more popular among online food buyers, with 2 in 5 preferring this option. While a similar number also prefer home delivery, it is much lower compared to general online buyers.
Pick-up at the shop
Home delivery
Pick-up at a pick-up point
Delivery at work
Pick-up in a locker (sealed container to be opened with a code)
Other
Does not matter to me
Food
Total
Significantlyhigherthantotal(conf. int. 95%)
Significantlylowerthantotal(conf. int. 95%)
8%
69%
15%
4%
1%
2%
2%
Home delivery
is a close second, however, muchlesspreferredcomparedtothe averageonline buyer.
E-commerce in Belgium
39%
34%
22%
2%
2%
0%
2%
Pick-up at the shopis the most popularoption amongonline food buyers, witha higherpreferenceratecomparedtogeneralonline buyers.
55. Delivery time
Q: Whenshoulditbepossibletohave âproductâ delivered?
n= 54 | Filter: None
8 out of 10 are okay with delivery between 9am and 6pm and delivery during the week.
Food
Total
Hour
Days of the week
Food
Total
82%
14%
4%
Between 9.00 and 18.00 will do, if I don't have to pay anything extra
It should be possible between 8.00 and 20.00, even if I have to pay something extra
It should be possible 24h/7, even if I have to pay extra
88%
9%
3%
During the week is sufficient, if I don't have to pay anything extra
Also during the weekend, even if I have to pay something extra
Also on Sunday, even if I have to pay something extra
E-commerce in Belgium
81%
15%
4%
81%
14%
5%
9am-6pm
week
between
during
days
57. 20%
9%
50%
0%
21%
Delivery price
Q: How much are you willing to pay for the delivery of the âproductâ you buy online?
n= 54 | Filter: None
Half of online food buyers are willing to pay between âŹ4,00 and âŹ7,50.
1 out of 5 expects free delivery, while the same amount would be willing to pay over âŹ10,00 for food delivery.
Free
Less than ⏠4,00
⏠4,00 till ⏠7,50
⏠7,50 till ⏠10,00
More than ⏠10,00
Food Total
Significantly higher than total (conf. int. 95%)
Significantly lower than total (conf. int. 95%)
30%
15%
33%
2%
21%
E-commerce in Belgium
58. 1.
E-commerce in Belgium
2.
Food in detail
3.
Tokeep in mind
4.
Wrap-up
E-commerce in Belgium
59. THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN AIMING FOR THE STARS.
E-commerce in Belgium
62. E-commerce in Belgium
âI HAVE FAITH IN E-COMMERCEâ
39%
59%
2009
2011
66%
2012
60%
2013
60%
2014
63. âVeel bekende websites zijn erg betrouwbaar, waar het meestal fout gaat is bij de bezorging. En achteraf reclameren bij deze bedrijven heeft geen zin want in de kleine lettertjes staat dat zij niet aansprakelijk zijn voor zoek geraakte pakketten of beschadigingen. Als een webwinkel een eigen bezorging heeft zou dit probleem opgelost kunnen zijn.â
E-commerce in Belgium
71. âIk koop bij buitenlandse websites wegens een groter aanbod, lagere prijs, de goede service(als er een probleem is, antwoorden ze onmiddellijk) en natuurlijk ook het vertrouwen, elke levering komt aan en is correct. De bedrijfsleiders in BelgiĂ« wachten veel te lang af alvorens te investeren in nieuwe technologieĂ«n, waardoor bedrijven in de buurlanden een grote voorsprong hebben.â
Belgian websites are running behind (offer, usability, service etc.).
E-commerce in Belgium
73. âEen website beheren vraagt veel tijd en vooral kort op de bal spelen is de boodschap. Je moet ook gezien worden in het landschap, liefst zelfs opvallen, dit vraagt flexibiliteit en creativiteit en daar schieten wij, oude Belgen, iets tekort, denk ik.â
Belgian websites are running behind (offer, usability, service etc.).
E-commerce in Belgium
75. 2011
2012
2013
2014
Willingness to use
mobile devices for
purchasing
15%
15%
17%
22%
E-commerce in Belgium
76. âMet mijn mobiel toestel heb ik nog geen grote aankopen gedaan gewoon omdat ik het handiger vind dit via pc te doen thuis op mijn gemak. Wat ik wel doe is een busticketkopen bij de lijn en dat doe ik op regelmatige basis . Het is super handig wanneer je net zoals ik heel dikwijls vergeet om een lijnkaart te kopen op voorhand . En het is ook nog eens voordeliger . Het verschil tussen e- commerce en m-commerce weet ik niet nog nooit van dat laatste gehoord.â
Usability can be a burden.
E-commerce in Belgium
77. âIk verkies voorlopig toch de e-commerce omdat het mij een veiliger gevoel geef. Zeker als een website naar de digipasscodesvraagt, heb ik er vertrouwen in.â
âDe plus, je n'ai pas d'antivirus.â
Payment safety is unclear and impacts trustworthiness.
E-commerce in Belgium
78. SOCIAL MEDIA ARE YOUR FRIENDS. BUT DONâT OVERDO IT.
E-commerce in Belgium
79. 2012
2013
2014
Using social media
to get a price reduction
28%
33%
32%
35%
39%
51%
E-commerce in Belgium
80. E-commerce in Belgium
âPromoten via FB en twitterenzo... vind ik prima. Ik vind het leuk om zo al die bedrijven te volgen en van alle nieuwtjes op de hoogte te blijven . Maar aankopen doen via FB zal ik niet doen.â
âik gebruik FB al verschillende jaren voornamelijk om in contact te blijven met mijn vrienden. Het stoort mij echter dat ook FB overstelpt wordt met allerlei reclame boodschappen. Voor mij hoeft dit echt niet, als ik iets wil weten of opzoeken over een bedrijf dan zal ik dat gewoon via een zoekmachine opzoeken.
.â
(Big) brands, be aware! Youâre entering their environment.
82. âIk denk dat dit voor de kleine zelfstandige een echte kans is om langs deze weg meer reclame te kunnen maken en via fb, ... producten te kunnen verkopen. Want de grote bedrijven onderdrukken deze handelaren een beetje omdat zij een groter aanbod kunnen geven. Zij kunnen via deze kanalen de mensen laten kennismaken met hun website (als die goed werkt) en zo kunnen ze mensen en potentiĂ«le klanten lokken.â
(Big) brands, be aware! Youâre entering their environment.
E-commerce in Belgium
84. 5%
4%
4%
35%
27%
26%
7%
7%
9%
1%
1%
2%
Q: To what extent have your expectations of the offline store been lower / higher compared to 5 years ago?
n= 996 | Filter: Total online buyers sample
The offer
The shopping experience in general
The expertise of the store staff
Food
Total
Top 2
40%
41%
31%
31%
29%
31%
Significantlyhigherthantotal(conf. int. 95%)
Significantlylowerthantotal(conf. int. 95%)
E-commerce in Belgium
Higher
Lower
Online food buyers have similar expectations towards offline stores as general online buyers.
n= 54
85. E-commerce in Belgium
1.
E-commerce in Belgium
2.
Food in detail
3.
Tokeep in mind
4.
Wrap-up
88. E-commerce in Belgium
Those convinced of food e-commerce are doing it more often and spending more and more.
89. E-commerce in Belgium
Convenience as key reason for online food purchase. Purely choice is made online, payment and delivery is as would be with an offline purchase.
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@sophievanneck
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Sophie Van Neck
Senior Research Manager
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