Curating the clutter: How brands can cut through product overwhelm

Consumers are met with an overwhelming volume of information each day, leading to decision fatigue that can make it difficult to choose products, and even cause them to abandon their shopping baskets altogether. When this happens, shoppers are more likely to stick to a well-known brand or pick up the first thing they see – so brands need to stand out.

Curate the clutter

To be a category leader – and encourage consumer switching – brands need to be seen and heard for all the right reasons. The features and packaging of the product itself is only one factor in a consumer’s consideration process, with visibility, brand positioning and consistency all playing a significant role in the wider customer journey.

Taking a strategic approach to curating the clutter across digital and physical channels helps consumers to notice and understand your brand, clearly see what your products offer, and appreciate their true value in relation to user need.

To read the published article by Dan Todaro, Gekko Group CEO, please visit Retail Sector