U.S. online grocery sales totaled $10 billion for July, a 26 percent increase from the prior year, according to the latest Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, sponsored by Mercatus. Record-high household penetration, strong order activity and solid gains in spending rates contributed to the strong growth that helped online capture more than 17 percent […]
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Save A Lot Survey: Consumers Favor Private Labels For Better Value
Save A Lot recently surveyed 600 U.S. adults to learn how the economic landscape has impacted grocery shopping, how they feed their families and friends and how they decide where to shop. According to the survey, 79 percent of respondents say their average grocery costs have increased, compared to three months ago. Consumers are taking […]
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Survey: Consumers Focused On Product Availability, Tariffs, Tech
A new consumer study conducted by SPAR Group Inc. reveals that product availability is the single most important factor for consumers when choosing to shop in-store, with 74 percent citing it as their top priority. At the same time, 73 percent of shoppers identify out-of-stocks as a leading barrier to the in-store experience, underscoring the need […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Research, National, News
Survey: 71% Of Consumers Shop For Groceries Online
A new national survey from VTEX, composable commerce platform provider, finds that 71 percent of consumers have shopped online for groceries, with 50 percent doing so at least once a month. However, many shoppers are holding back from deeper digital engagement due to persistent friction in the experience. The findings reveal insights for grocers looking to […]
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2025 Butterball Togetherness Report Provides Profitable Insights For Retailers
Butterball has released the Butterball Togetherness Report: Unlocking Retail Potential Through Social Meal Gatherings. The Butterball Togetherness Report reveals consumers’ shopping behaviors and trends when buying groceries for social meals with friends and family outside of the holidays and special occasions. The results highlight the desire for more social meals throughout the year, which according […]
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Simbe Survey: Shelf Execution Gaps Undermine Shopper Trust
Simbe has released findings from a new independent survey of more than 1,000 U.S. grocery shoppers that shows execution at the shelf is a critical and overlooked factor shaping retail loyalty. While overall satisfaction with grocery retailers remains high, many shoppers hesitate to recommend their primary store – pointing to a growing “execution trust gap” fueled […]
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FMI Report: Amid Uncertainty, Food Industry Succeeds In Offering Value
FMI – The Food Industry Association has released its signature research, “The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2025,” which reveals how the industry is evolving into a modern grocery experience while navigating a complex operating environment. The analysis highlights successful strategies across the sector and offers a deeper exploration of how food retailers and suppliers are […]
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Food Experts Weigh In On What Kids Will Be Clamoring For This School Year
School cafeteria management company Chartwells checked in with school chefs and dietitians to come up with a list of the top 10 food trends for kids this year. The company undertook the research to discover what kids want to see not only in their lunchrooms but on their tables at home. That’s where grocers come […]
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Study Finds Younger Generations Pick Other Retailers Over Supermarkets
The latest study from The Feedback Group finds that supermarkets continue to win favor with older generations but are losing ground with younger shoppers. When considering their most recent visit, among Silent Generation and Boomer consumers, supermarkets register as the top destination for food shopping. However, Gen Z, Millennials and Gen X prefer other retailers, […]
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Report: Walmart Captures 24% Of SNAP Shoppers’ Total Spending
Numerator has released The SNAP Evolution: Supporting Shoppers in a Changing Economy, an analysis that explores how shifts in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are affecting consumer behavior and retail spending. The report leverages behavioral data from more than 31,600 verified SNAP recipients – defined as those who used benefits 12 or more times […]
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Report: May Online Grocery Sales Increase 27% Versus Year Ago
U.S. online grocery sales in May finished at $8.7 billion, a 27 percent increase compared to last year, with delivery driving nearly all the gains, according to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, fielded May 30-31, and sponsored by Mercatus. While this marks the first month since August 2024 when total monthly sales have […]