According to a survey carried out in the United States in July 2021, around every six in ten customers preferred to purchase groceries from the physical store. While the collection point pick up of online purchases was the least favorite among all age groups; Gen Z interestingly reported to have an interest in all kinds of grocery shopping and delivery methods.
Popular shopping and delivery methods for groceries in the United States in 2021, by generation
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Salesforce Research. (August 3, 2021). Popular shopping and delivery methods for groceries in the United States in 2021, by generation [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 12, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1268150/preferred-grocery-shopping-way-us-by-age-group/
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