'consumer-centric' originates from the combination of 'consumer' and the suffix '-centric', where 'consumer' refers to a person who purchases goods and services, and '-centric' means focused on or centered around.

'consumer-centric' evolved from the concept of 'customer-centric', emphasizing the importance of consumer needs in business strategies.

Initially, it meant 'focused on the consumer', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.