83% of Americans are either buying as the same amount of (48%) or more (35%) private label brands than last year, a figure which has held steady over the past couple of years, per new data from The Integer Group and M/A/R/C Research. Part of the challenge for name brands is that perceived advantages in areas traditionally considered to be their strong suits – such as innovation and quality – have eroded.
This year, just 29% of respondents said they believe name brands are better quality products. That’s down from 36% last year and 43% the year before. Private label acceptance in this area is particularly significant, as 54% of respondents cited quality as their top priority when shopping for everyday products. Read the rest at MarketingCharts.
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