GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Grocery Order Holding Period Statistics

The average holding period for grocery orders is 2 days.

In this post, we will explore a myriad of statistics related to grocery order holding periods and consumer behavior in the online grocery shopping landscape. From the preferred pick-up times to the growth of grocery delivery services, these data points shed light on the evolving preferences and habits of shoppers in the digital age.

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"25% of shoppers wait for two days after placing the order to pick up their groceries,"

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"US grocery delivery and pickup sales to hit almost $78 billion in 2022,"

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"30% of all grocery orders are held for same-day pickup,"

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"Nearly 10% of Australians use grocery delivery and pick up services on a weekly basis,"

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"Only 7% of millennials wait to pick up their groceries for more than two days,"

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"42% of US consumers have used grocery delivery services in 2021,"

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"37% of UK consumers who order groceries online prefer to pick up their order within 1 day,"

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"Customers expect to hold their grocery orders for preferably 1 to 2 days according to 69% of them,"

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"5% of grocery consumers are comfortable with a grocery order holding period of more than 3 days,"

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"63% of shoppers who used click and collect waited two days or less to pick up their grocery order,"

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"Walmart grocery delivery sales saw an exceptional surge of 45% in 2021,"

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"70% of Americans are more likely to choose grocery stores offering order holding,"

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"In 2021, Amazon had 62% of the online grocery market, most of which offered same-day or next-day holding periods for grocery orders,"

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"35% of consumers prefer to pick up their groceries within hours of placing the order,"

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"47% of grocery orders are usually held for 24 hours,"

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"As of October 2020, Instacart was the most downloaded grocery delivery app in the U.S. with over 2 million downloads, allowing for instant holding periods for grocery orders,"

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"Quick pick-up times are a high priority for 46% of online grocery shoppers,"

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"In 2020, curbside pickup at grocery stores increased by 25% due to the pandemic, prompting enhanced holding techniques for grocery orders,"

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"One study found that 30% of consumers prefer a 'buy online, hold in store' model for groceries,"

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"Over 1/4 of digital grocery shoppers in the United States have used a click-and-collect service, where groceries are ordered online and picked up in-store,"

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In conclusion, the statistics presented indicate a significant shift towards convenience and efficiency in the grocery shopping landscape, with a notable preference for shorter holding periods before pickup. There is a clear trend of increasing adoption of grocery delivery and pickup services, with a substantial portion of consumers opting for same-day or next-day pickup options. The data suggest that quick pick-up times and flexible holding periods are crucial factors influencing consumer behavior, as evidenced by the high usage rates of click-and-collect services and the surge in grocery delivery sales. Retailers and services in the grocery industry should continue to prioritize fast and convenient order holding options to meet the evolving needs and preferences of consumers.

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