The Numerator Stockpiling Index provides the most detailed view into consumer behavior, showing how in-store stockpiling behaviors have changed throughout the duration of COVID-19. This index tracks three stockpiling behaviors – pantry fill, stocking-up, and hoarding – and provides a weekly view into the percentage of households exhibiting this behavior versus the prior year.
In order to best understand how to think about these in-store stockpiling behaviors, please review the Guide to Stockpiling Index.