Divide and conquer
Get the full picture with segmentation built on YouGov's extensive consumer panel – powered by demographics, shopping behavior, and attitudinal data, including insights on why they buy.
Create unbiased, evidence-based groupings that reflect how shoppers truly act, not just how we think they act. YouGov’s data-defined shopper segments are built using advanced statistical clustering techniques.
The ultimate benefit? Precise segmentation, resonant messaging, and focused strategies that spark engagement and unlock growth across products, promotions, and touchpoints.
Get segment savvy
Create rich, actionable shopper segments by combining what people buy, how they think and who they are.
- Get the real story
Understand long-term shopper motives with verified purchase receipt and recorded attitude data.
- Segmentation analysis
Group shoppers into clear segments based on real behaviour, needs, and preferences.
- Insight generation
Analyze past behavior, understand the present, and track where they’re headed with defining traits, habits and motivations
You’ll know exactly which shopper groups are the highest value, and how to confidently win them over.
Know them to grow them
From category lovers and eco warriors, to health-conscious and trend shoppers, segmentation is all about really understanding who your shoppers are and where the biggest opportunities lie. With accurate data and clear growth priorities, you can:
- Identify performance and potential
See which segments you're winning with, which have untapped potential, and where to reduce efforts.
- Enhance engagement
Keep shoppers hooked by making their experience feel ultra-personal and relevant.
- Tailor your strategy
Fine-tune everything from your assortment, distribution, pricing, and promotions to align with the needs and values of each segment.
- Drive smarter decisions
Turn insights into action with a clear view of your market and shoppers, maximizing impact across the path to purchase.
Shopper Segmentation: turn shopper insights into sales
Advanced audience segmentation
Actionable growth opportunities
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YouGov Shopper Segmentation case studies
Explore how leading brands have used YouGov Shopper Segmentation to identify the core drivers for shopper engagement.

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