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Meat shopper journey: In-store shopper behaviour

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board · 2026

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Summary

This AHDB consumer insight report employs direct observational analysis of meat retail departments to document purchasing patterns and the role of in-store environmental cues in meat selection. As a descriptive observational study, it does not establish causal relationships between specific merchandising interventions and consumer choice, but contributes to understanding UK meat retail environments. The findings are positioned to inform retail strategy and merchandising practice in UK supermarkets.

Regional applicability

Conducted in United Kingdom retail settings, this study directly reflects UK meat retail environments and consumer purchasing contexts. The findings are directly applicable to UK supermarket merchandising strategy and retail practice.

Key measures

In-store shopper behaviour, merchandising cues, meat product selection patterns, retail department environment characteristics

Outcomes reported

The study documented purchasing patterns and the influence of in-store environmental cues on meat selection in UK retail settings through direct observational analysis of meat retail departments.

Theme
Marketing, media & food environments
Subject
Food environments & consumer behaviour
Study type
Research
Study design
Observational study
Source type
Industry/policy report
Status
Published
Geography
United Kingdom
System type
Food supply chain
Catalogue ID
IRmqggqh5z-5e961c

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