Jungle Scout also found that 51 percent of consumers polled have shifted to buying generic brands, while 42 percent of respondents are cutting costs by doing without some products.
’s pricing trends, researchers at Jungle Scout said the median product price was up across all of the categories examined and increases ranged from two percent to 11 percent .By way of context, the authors of the report described inflation this year as being “rapid and severe” and noted that in June, inflation grew to 9.1 percent — “the biggest year-over-year jump since 1981.”
“In the midst of this, 38 percent of consumers say their household income is unstable, and 34 percent rely on financial assistance or unemployment benefits,” Jungle Scout noted, adding that for 13 percent of consumers, “their household income actually decreased in the first half of the year.” “This 41-year high inflation rate means higher costs across the board, from raw materials and supplies to labor and shipping rates,” the company said. “As both consumers and brands are left with dollars that no longer stretch as far, many e-commerce businesses are facing the tough call of reducing inventory and/or charging more for products to maintain profit margins. The results are higher prices, less available stock and more hesitant shoppers.
The authors of the report also noted that economic sanctions resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have also driven up costs while creating shortages. “In China, COVID-19 lockdowns slowed the production of many supplies and products, further compounding supply chain disruptions that began early in the pandemic,” Jungle Scout said. “Interest rates have risen to combat inflation, and consumers are paying more for mortgages, car loans and credit cards, on top of already-increasing energy and utility costs. All of these factors are converging in a significant shift in shopping habits.
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