In 2022, on average, 71 percent of shoppers were buying their groceries online. By generation, millennials were the most likely to engage in grocery e-commerce, with 77 percent reporting that they shopped for groceries on the internet.
Share of consumers buying groceries online in the United States in 2022, by generational cohort
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Statistics on Generational grocery shopping behavior in the U.S.
Overview
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- Premium Statistic U.S. population by generation 2021
- Premium Statistic Grocery store sales in the U.S. 1992-2022
- Premium Statistic U.S. annual household expenditures 2021, by generation
- Premium Statistic Grocery shopping: U.S. consumers' expenditure per week 2006-2022
- Premium Statistic Grocery shopping: U.S. consumers' weekly trips per household 2006-2022
- Basic Statistic Main channels to buy products for consumers the U.S. 2022, by generation
- Basic Statistic Private label dollar share by generation in the U.S. 2022
Store selection
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- Premium Statistic Grocery channel used by consumers in the United States 2022, by generation
- Premium Statistic Millennials' favorite grocery stores in the U.S. as of Q3 2022
- Premium Statistic Generation X's favorite grocery stores in the U.S. as of Q3 2022
- Basic Statistic Baby boomers' favorite grocery stores in the U.S. as of Q3 2022
- 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 2022
- Premium Statistic Grocery shopping responsibility share in the United States by generation 2022
- 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 2021
- Premium Statistic Average household food at home expenditure in the U.S. by generation 2021
- Premium Statistic Average U.S. food at home household expenditure 2021
- Premium Statistic Share of at-home food spending of households in the U.S. by generation 2021
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 US: Generational share of the overall & sustainable food & drinks market in 2021
- Premium Statistic US: Generational share of the sustainable food & drinks market in 2021 and 2025
- 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. 2022, 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. 2022, by generation
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- Devices used for online grocery shopping in the UK 2022
- Average weekly spending on online grocery shopping in the UK 2022
- Average weekly spending on online grocery shopping in the U.S. 2022
- Frequency of online grocery shopping in Hungary 2021
- Online grocery shopping frequency in Mexico 2022
- Penetration rate of online grocery shopping in the Netherlands 2015-2021
- Negative experiences when buying groceries online in the UK 2022
- Main barriers to online grocery shopping in the U.S. 2021
- Types of products bought while online grocery shopping in the U.S. 2022
- Online grocery shopping change after COVID-19 pandemic South Korea 2021
- Leading online grocery shopping platforms in Colombia 2021
- Post-pandemic online grocery shopping intentions in Canada 2020
- Online grocery shopping behavior in the United States in 2021
- Public opinion on online grocery shopping in the Netherlands 2021
- Popular online grocery shopping products in Spain 2022
- Online grocery shopping frequency among U.S. shoppers 2019-2021
- Main payment methods for online grocery shopping in Mexico 2021
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PowerReviews. (April 1, 2022). Share of consumers buying groceries online in the United States in 2022, by generational cohort [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 25, 2023, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1351728/united-states-online-grocery-buyers-generation/
PowerReviews. "Share of consumers buying groceries online in the United States in 2022, by generational cohort." Chart. April 1, 2022. Statista. Accessed March 25, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1351728/united-states-online-grocery-buyers-generation/
PowerReviews. (2022). Share of consumers buying groceries online in the United States in 2022, by generational cohort. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: March 25, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1351728/united-states-online-grocery-buyers-generation/
PowerReviews. "Share of Consumers Buying Groceries Online in The United States in 2022, by Generational Cohort." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Apr 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1351728/united-states-online-grocery-buyers-generation/
PowerReviews, Share of consumers buying groceries online in the United States in 2022, by generational cohort Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1351728/united-states-online-grocery-buyers-generation/ (last visited March 25, 2023)
Share of consumers buying groceries online in the United States in 2022, by generational cohort [Graph], PowerReviews, April 1, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1351728/united-states-online-grocery-buyers-generation/