Consumer Trend Tracker, Food Trends Editor, NBC's TODAY and Author
An expert analyst on consumer behavior, new products, and the changing retail landscape, “Supermarket Guru” Phil Lempert offers critical lessons in how to appeal to the new consumer, helping leaders across industries understand shifts, and capture opportunities before they become mainstream trends.
Phil Lempert, a renowned food industry expert and consumer trend analyst, has spent decades at the forefront of the culinary world, offering invaluable insights into food, nutrition, and consumer behavior. Known as the “Supermarket Guru,” Lempert has a deep understanding of the ever-evolving food landscape, from emerging food trends to the dynamics of the grocery industry. His ability to decode complex food issues and trends makes him a sought-after commentator and advisor in the world of food and retail.
Lempert’s presentations are a blend of expert analysis, market intelligence, and engaging storytelling, providing audiences with actionable strategies for navigating the culinary, marketing, and retail landscape. His passion for healthy eating, sustainability, and the power of informed consumer choices infuses his discussions with relevance and impact. Phil Lempert shares a comprehensive understanding of the forces shaping the way we eat, shop, and think about food, empowering individuals and organizations to make informed decisions in a rapidly changing food culture.
Phil Lempert – Consumers Are Changing, is Your Business?
Phil Lempert – Knowing the Consumer is Your Key to Success
Phil Lempert – Seeds & Chips Panel
Phil Lempert – What’s the Supermarket Opportunity?
Phil Lempert on The Future of Food Retail
Phil Lempert’s Speech Topics
Trend Forecast
Each year, for the past 30 years, Phil has issued his trend forecast which has been covered in thousands of publications and is thought of as THE most insightful forecast by the New York Times who said “His forecasts are more about context — the whys behind a trend — than simply declaring that everyone will soon be eating charred vegetables and broccoli tots”.
Phil’s in-depth insights into the current trends focus on:
Mindfulness
Tactile
Farming
Neuronutrition
Biohacking
Technofoodology
Advertising
Personal Security
Food & Politics
The Future of Supermarkets
The role of Amazon in retail and D2C food
This is a must-have session for your event that empowers your attendees and gives them actionable tools to make the future trends a reality for their businesses. Each presentation is customized to your needs and all modules can be included, or choose a few and have Phil go more in-depth on just a few
Trend Watch: The Future of Your Business
Technology at the Crossroads: Are you prepared to compete with savvy, informed customers?
America’s Financial Report Card: What opportunities exist for your company to provide solutions to America’s new financial model?
Micro-Advertising: How are you cutting through the clutter to compete in a digital, 24/7 downloadable and on-demand frontier?
Social and Economical Responsibilities: Is your company green or about to wilt?
The Aging of America: The first Baby Boomers turned 65 in 2010 – what does “boomer retirement” mean for your products, your customers and your labor force?
Changing Choices: A Look at the Retail and Consumer Marketplace
There is a new face in retailing and consumer products—and shoppers are loving it!
Non conventional food retailers like Amazon, Home Depot, Trader Joe’s, Dollar General, Walgreen’s and Walmart are stealing your customers
Thousands of new choices in consumer products focused on health and wellness have changed the landscape forever. In the rapidly shifting space, what is successful and why?
What retail formats are growing and which are declining? What are the next category busters to come and what is the next trend ahead in the consumer product space?
Are supermarkets and mass retailers on the path to becoming tomorrow’s dinosaurs?
What other organizations say about Phil Lempert
We hit a home run yesterday at the Retail on Demand symposium. Thank you for an outstanding effort. Your presentation was right on the money. Your summaries of each speaker’s remarks and the way you engaged the audience were brilliant.