12A – Figuring Out Buyer Behavior No. 1
The segment I have picked are those who buy groceries themselves without relying on food delivery apps or roommates who are responsible for the task. Those that I interviewed had the same unmet need of their fruit expiring before they could eat any or all of it. They reported constituently having to throw out food since it became inedible. This problem became most salient to them when they are the ones routinely in charge of grocery shopping, since they try to avoid frequent trips. Some had to walk carrying their groceries from the supermarket, while the other discussed their unhappiness at the traffic and finding parking spaces. Ultimately, either by car or walking, all tried to limit their trips to the grocery store and make one shopping trip last as long as possible. However, when food they have bought rots before they can consume it, they must make the trip more often. Their current position as college students also increased the attention and energy they plac...