A survey was released in August 2021 to understand more about U.S shoppers' buying habits regarding groceries. 36 percent of respondents preferred to receive their groceries on the same day of purchase, the two percent of the consumers did not mind receiving them in over four business days from the purchase date. All age groups seemed to prefer same day groceries delivery altogether, with millennials showing a higher preference for same-say delivery.
Preferred home delivery timeline for groceries in the United States in 2021, by generation
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Overview
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- Premium Statistic U.S. population by generation 2022
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- Premium Statistic Grocery shopping: U.S. consumers' expenditure per week 2006-2023
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- Basic Statistic Main channels to buy products for consumers the U.S. 2022, by generation
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Store selection
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- Premium Statistic Grocery channel used by consumers in the United States 2023, by generation
- Premium Statistic Millennials' favorite grocery stores in the U.S. as of Q4 2023
- Premium Statistic Generation X's favorite grocery stores in the U.S. as of Q4 2023
- Basic Statistic Baby boomers' favorite grocery stores in the U.S. as of Q4 2023
- Premium Statistic U.S. Gen Z most important aspects when choosing a grocer & pharmacy 2021
- Premium Statistic U.S. millennials most important aspects when choosing a grocer & pharmacy 2021
- Premium Statistic U.S. bridge millennials most important aspects when choosing a grocer & pharmacy 2021
- Premium Statistic U.S. Generation X most important aspects when choosing a grocer and pharmacy 2021
Grocery shopping
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- Premium Statistic Enjoyment of grocery shopping in the U.S. by generation 2023
- Premium Statistic Grocery shopping responsibility share in the United States by generation 2023
- Premium Statistic U.S. shoppers likely to purchase groceries after reading a review 2022, by generation
- Premium Statistic Grocery store shoppers interested in ratings & reviews U.S. 2022, by generation
- Premium Statistic Importance of in-store experiences when grocery shopping U.S. 2021, by generation
- Premium Statistic Food & grocery social media coupons & promotions reception U.S. 2021, by age
Expenditure
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- Premium Statistic Average household food expenditure in the U.S. by generation 2022
- Premium Statistic Average household food at home expenditure in the U.S. by generation 2022
- Premium Statistic Average U.S. food at home household expenditure 2022
- Premium Statistic Share of at-home food spending of households in the U.S. by generation 2022
Inflation
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- Premium Statistic Grocery spending change in the U.S. by generation 2022
- Premium Statistic Impact of inflation on food and drink habits in the U.S. 2022, by generation
- Premium Statistic Frequency U.S. consumers buy less groceries to save money 2022, by generation
- Premium Statistic Generic product purchase to save on groceries in the U.S. 2022, by generation
Sustainable and organic food shopping
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- Premium Statistic U.S.: Generational share of the overall & sustainable food & drinks market in 2022
- Premium Statistic U.S.: Generational share of the sustainable food & drinks market in 2022 and 2027
- Premium Statistic Importance of food sustainability for adults in the U.S. 2022, by generation
- Premium Statistic Share of U.S. consumers who prefer buying locally-grown brands 2022, by generation
- Premium Statistic Gen Z: organic food purchase frequency in the U.S. 2022
- Premium Statistic Gen Z: effect of GMOs on food buying decisions in the U.S. 2022
- Premium Statistic Preferred sustainable attributes among grocery shoppers U.S. 2021, by generation
Online grocery shopping
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- Premium Statistic Share of online grocery buyers in the U.S. 2023, by generational cohort
- Premium Statistic Grocery e-commerce shopper penetration by generation U.S. 2021
- Premium Statistic Preferred grocery shopping channel and delivery type in the U.S. 2021
- Premium Statistic Main online grocery shopping methods in the U.S. 2021, by generation
- Premium Statistic Preferred home delivery timeline for groceries in the U.S 2021, by generation
- Premium Statistic Online grocery shoppers open to try new products in the U.S. 2021-2023
Further related statistics
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- Changes in shopping habits due to COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S. 2020, by gender
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- Share of online shoppers who purchase domestically and cross-border Hong Kong 2018
- Customer loyalty schemes: consumer usage vs marketers perception in the UK 2014
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Salesforce Research. "Preferred Home Delivery Timeline for Groceries in The United States in 2021, by Generation." Statista, Statista Inc., 3 Aug 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1268184/preferred-groceries-home-delivery-timeline-us-by-age-group/
Salesforce Research, Preferred home delivery timeline for groceries in the United States in 2021, by generation Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1268184/preferred-groceries-home-delivery-timeline-us-by-age-group/ (last visited April 19, 2024)
Preferred home delivery timeline for groceries in the United States in 2021, by generation [Graph], Salesforce Research, August 3, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1268184/preferred-groceries-home-delivery-timeline-us-by-age-group/