Men Buy Groceries
From Single Fathers to Men who love Cooking, Men Buy Groceries
While women for the most part are still considered the primary grocery buyers of household there is a growing number of men buying groceries and are taking over as the lead household grocery buyer.
Ranging from single fathers to men who just love the art of cooking, appealing to male shoppers can be a smart move for grocery stores, food manufacturers, and anyone who wants to catch the eye of the head shopper in the house. Whether it’s due to the increase in unemployed men or just a growing appreciation for cooking, it’s time to make room for dad in the food aisles.
Studies showing that men are more likely to do grocery shopping for their families also reveal a few key habits that can help advertisers become more effective when advertising to male shoppers. A large number of male shoppers report that although they do a significant amount of the shopping in their homes, they often come armed with a grocery list that is made by the female partner in the house. Often, this is complete with brand names, sizes, and even coupons to redeem at the checkout. So while men are more likely to do the actual shopping, women are still making a large amount of the household purchasing decisions when it comes to grocery and food items. This means that in order to appeal to the male shopper in the house, grocery stores may want to focus on making it easier for women to provide shopping lists- for example, by creating printable lists that can be taken to the store by the male shopper.