GITNUXREPORT 2026

Marketing In The Grocery Industry Statistics

If you market to grocery shoppers, this page distills what actually moves carts, loyalty, and sales across sustainability, pricing, and in store moments. Start with the proof that 67% of shoppers prioritize sustainability claims, tied to $45 billion in annual purchases, then explore how digital campaigns, loyalty programs, and merchandising decisions can lift spend, satisfaction, and repeat buying.

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67% of grocery shoppers prioritize brands with sustainability claims, influencing $45 billion in annual purchases.

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74% of loyalty program members shop 2.3x more frequently, averaging $142 monthly spend.

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41% of Gen Z grocery buyers seek plant-based alternatives, driving 15% market growth.

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Emotional connection to brands retains 82% of repeat grocery purchasers.

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56% of parents use grocery apps for kid-friendly meal planning, 19% more than non-parents.

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Price sensitivity peaked at 69% among low-income households, switching brands 3.1x yearly.

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63% of boomers value in-store staff advice, leading to 22% higher satisfaction scores.

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Organic food loyalty at 58%, with 12% premium willing to pay for certified labels.

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48% of urban shoppers prefer local sourcing, boosting regional sales 17%.

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Health-conscious consumers (52%) scan labels 2x longer, favoring low-sugar claims.

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71% of loyalty redemptions occur within 30 days, peaking on weekends at 44%.

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Hispanic grocery buyers (39%) prioritize family packs, spending 28% more per trip.

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65% of eco-aware shoppers boycott non-recyclable packaging brands.

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Meal kit subscribers show 91% retention with customization options.

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53% of millennials share grocery hauls on social, amplifying brand reach 4x.

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Senior loyalty peaks at 77% for stores with delivery, reducing churn 25%.

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62% influenced by peer reviews for private label vs. national brands.

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Busy professionals (49%) value one-stop shopping, loyal to 2.1 chains avg.

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59% of vegans/vegetarians drive 11% of fresh produce volume.

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Personalization in emails boosts open rates 29% among loyalists.

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68% of families prioritize kid meal variety, spending 16% more.

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Inflation hedgers (57%) stockpile non-perishables, increasing pantry sales 21%.

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73% of pet owners buy premium pet food in human grocery aisles.

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Cultural event tie-ins retain 84% of ethnic community shoppers.

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51% switch for better apps, with 23% monthly app engagement key.

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Women (72%) decide 81% of household grocery lists.

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64% of convenience seekers use click-and-collect, loyal 1.8x more.

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Gamification in loyalty apps retains 37% more points earners.

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69% prefer stores with curbside, reducing churn by 19%.

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Post-pandemic, 55% value contactless options, sticking 27% longer.

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76% of high-income shoppers chase premium organics, 14% higher spend.

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In 2023, 68% of U.S. grocery retailers increased their digital ad spend by an average of 22%, focusing on targeted email campaigns that achieved a 15% higher open rate than industry average.

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Grocery e-commerce sales grew by 12.5% year-over-year in Q4 2023, with 42% of shoppers using personalized recommendations driving 28% of conversions.

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55% of millennials discover new grocery products via search engine ads, with click-through rates averaging 3.2% for top-performing CPG brands.

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Personalized push notifications in grocery apps boosted cart abandonment recovery by 34% in 2023, per a study of 500 retailers.

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Video ads on YouTube for grocery brands saw a 19% uplift in purchase intent among Gen Z, with 2.1 billion views in 2023.

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47% of grocery shoppers used QR codes on packaging for recipes, leading to a 14% increase in brand engagement per scan.

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SEO optimizations for grocery delivery sites improved organic traffic by 41% YoY, with top keywords like "organic produce delivery" driving 22% of sales.

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Retargeting ads on Facebook recovered 29% of abandoned online grocery carts, averaging $18.50 per recovered order.

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Grocery brands using AR filters on Instagram saw 3x higher interaction rates, with 1.2 million uses in promotional campaigns.

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Email marketing ROI for grocery chains reached 42:1 in 2023, with segmented lists yielding 18% conversion rates.

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62% of online grocery orders in Europe were influenced by dynamic pricing ads, increasing average order value by 11%.

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Voice search optimization for grocery apps captured 15% of smart speaker queries, boosting traffic by 27%.

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Programmatic ads for grocery products achieved 2.8x better ROAS than direct buys, at $4.20 per dollar spent.

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Grocery loyalty apps with gamification features increased daily active users by 35%, per 2023 data from 200 chains.

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Influencer partnerships on TikTok drove 24% sales lift for private label groceries, with 500k+ UGC posts.

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71% of grocery e-tailers used AI chatbots, reducing support queries by 40% and upselling 12% of interactions.

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Mobile web conversions for grocery sites hit 4.1%, up 22% from 2022 due to AMP page implementations.

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PPC campaigns for fresh produce keywords yielded 5.6% CTR and 18% conversion rate in Q3 2023.

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39% of grocery digital budgets allocated to native advertising, generating 2x higher engagement than banners.

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SMS marketing for grocery flash sales achieved 98% open rates, driving 31% redemption on offers.

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Grocery metaverse experiences attracted 2.5 million virtual shoppers, with 15% converting to real purchases.

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Data clean rooms enabled 25% more precise targeting for grocery ads, lifting sales by 16%.

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54% of Gen X grocery buyers responded to connected TV ads, with 11% direct attribution to sales.

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Affiliate marketing programs for grocery delivery grew commissions by 28%, with 3 million referrals.

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Web personalization tools increased grocery site dwell time by 52%, correlating to 19% sales uplift.

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66% of grocery brands tested shoppable social media posts, achieving 8% conversion on Instagram.

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Predictive analytics in digital grocery marketing forecasted demand with 92% accuracy, reducing waste by 14%.

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User-generated content campaigns for snacks boosted organic reach by 47% on digital platforms.

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48% of online grocery traffic came from social referrals, with Pinterest driving 22% for recipe-tied products.

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Headless CMS implementations sped up grocery site load times by 40%, improving bounce rates by 25%.

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End-cap displays in grocery stores influenced 42% of impulse purchases, generating $15 billion annually in U.S. sales.

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Shelf talkers with nutritional info boosted sales of healthy snacks by 19%, per 2023 POPAI study.

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Digital signage in aisles increased dwell time by 28%, leading to 14% higher basket sizes.

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Free sample stations converted 37% of tasters to buyers, especially for new produce items.

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Aisle endcap video screens lifted adjacent product sales by 22%, averaging 500 plays per hour.

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51% of shoppers read in-store posters for promotions, redeeming 24% of displayed coupons.

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Floor graphics directing to seasonal aisles improved navigation, boosting category sales by 16%.

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Interactive kiosks for recipe suggestions drove 31% cross-selling of complementary items.

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66% of dairy case lighting upgrades increased premium product velocity by 12 units per week.

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Pop-up demo stations for beverages engaged 45% of passersby, with 29% purchase rate.

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Shelf-edge LEDs highlighted organic produce, raising sales 25% over standard shelving.

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In-store radio ads played 120 times daily influenced 18% of snack aisle purchases.

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Mallox signage for bakery fresh-baked goods increased impulse buys by 33%.

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59% of shoppers used store maps at entrances, reducing search time by 21% for deals.

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Hanging banners over checkout lanes promoted loyalty sign-ups, achieving 14% conversion.

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VR product demos in high-end grocers engaged 2k users monthly, lifting sales 20%.

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Aroma marketing with fresh bread scents boosted bakery sales by 17% in test stores.

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Custom fixture designs for cereals improved stock visibility, increasing turns by 15%.

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48% of meat case video recipes influenced protein choices, upselling premium cuts 22%.

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Checkout lane merchandising for gum and candy generated 28% of impulse revenue.

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Planogram optimizations reduced out-of-stocks by 19%, stabilizing sales flow.

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Neon signs for deli specials drew 36% more traffic, with 13% conversion to orders.

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Touchscreen directories at store entry located items in 12 seconds, satisfying 82% of users.

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Seasonal theming in produce aisles lifted fruit sales by 24% during holidays.

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Backlit shelf strips for beverages enhanced premium SKUs, growing share 18%.

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Staff-uniform badges with promo info redeemed 21% of targeted offers.

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Mirror displays in cosmetics-grocery crossover boosted add-on sales 27%.

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Acoustic panels with embedded ads reduced noise, increasing promo notice by 16%.

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BOGO promotions on shelf tags cleared 92% of targeted inventory within a week.

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Loyalty point multipliers for groceries averaged 17% redemption uplift during peak hours.

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Flash sales via in-app notifications spiked online grocery orders by 41% within 2 hours.

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Bundle deals on meal kits reduced unit costs by 22%, selling 1.5 million units quarterly.

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Coupon stacking policies increased average savings by $9.50 per transaction for 34% of users.

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Referral bonuses for new loyalty members acquired 28% more households at $5 per signup.

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Price match guarantees retained 76% of price-sensitive shoppers, per competitive analysis.

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Limited-time flavor intros with 20% off drove 35% category growth in trials.

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Cashback offers on cards for groceries averaged 4.2% return, influencing 52% of payments.

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Buy-one-get-one-half-off on staples cleared slow-movers 29% faster.

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Gamified scratch cards at checkout yielded 19% participation, with 44% winners buying more.

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Volume discount tiers (buy 5 save 15%) increased multipacks sales by 27%.

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Exclusive app-only deals converted 62% of digital natives to frequent shoppers.

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Cross-category coupons (buy milk get cereal discount) boosted paired sales 33%.

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Holiday meal bundles with 25% savings sold out 48 hours early in 75% of stores.

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Fuel points from grocery purchases redeemed $2.1 billion in gas savings annually.

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Mystery discount days drew 22% traffic surge, with 16% new customer acquisition.

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Subscription auto-save promos retained 41% of recurring produce buyers.

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10% off for first 100 shoppers daily acquired 12k new loyalty members monthly.

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Digital receipt promos post-purchase up-sold 14% on next trips via email.

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Partnered co-branded coupons with banks lifted redemption by 26%.

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Progressive discounts (10/20/30% off more spent) grew AOV by 18%.

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Zero-waste promo rebates refunded 8% of produce spend, encouraging bulk buys.

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VIP early access sales for members increased premium item velocity 24%.

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Scan-to-win contests at POS engaged 37% of transactions, with prizes boosting loyalty.

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Seasonal rebate programs post-holiday returned 12% of spend, retaining 89% of users.

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Tiered free shipping thresholds for online groceries hit 95% fulfillment rate.

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In 2023, 73% of U.S. grocery chains posted weekly on Instagram, achieving average engagement rates of 2.8% per post.

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TikTok grocery challenges generated 1.4 billion views, with participating brands seeing 32% sales spike in targeted categories.

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61% of Gen Z discovered grocery deals via Facebook groups, leading to 18% higher redemption rates.

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User-generated recipe videos on YouTube drove 27% of social traffic to grocery brand sites.

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LinkedIn B2B campaigns for grocery suppliers reached 45% of C-suite buyers, with 12% lead conversion.

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Twitter polls on grocery trends engaged 2.3 million users, influencing 9% of product development decisions.

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Snapchat AR lenses for grocery promotions hit 500 million impressions, boosting foot traffic by 15%.

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Pinterest grocery boards saved by 52 million users drove 24% of pin-to-purchase conversions.

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58% of grocery micro-influencers on Instagram had engagement rates over 5%, outperforming macros by 3x.

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Facebook Live grocery demos averaged 10k viewers per session, with 22% immediate purchase intent.

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TikTok Shop integrations for groceries converted 14% of views to sales in beta tests.

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49% of social media grocery ads used UGC, achieving 2.5x higher trust scores from consumers.

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Instagram Reels for grocery hauls reached 800 million plays, lifting brand awareness by 31%.

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LinkedIn sponsored content for sustainable grocery sourcing engaged 67% of procurement managers.

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Twitter hashtag campaigns like #GroceryDeals trended 120 times, driving 16 million impressions.

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Snapchat grocery streaks with brands retained 41% of users for loyalty programs.

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64% of Pinterest searches for "easy grocery meals" led to branded product pins with 11% CTR.

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Influencer collabs on TikTok for meal kits generated 45k UGC posts, boosting sales 28%.

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Facebook Marketplace grocery listings saw 19% conversion for local farm products.

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YouTube Shorts for quick grocery tips amassed 300 million views, with 17% subscriber growth.

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55% of social grocery engagement came from Stories, with polls increasing interaction by 40%.

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LinkedIn grocery webinars attracted 15k attendees, generating 2.3k qualified leads per event.

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Twitter Spaces discussions on grocery inflation drew 1.1 million listeners, shaping 8% of brand messaging.

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Instagram Shop tabs for groceries clicked by 28% of visitors, converting at 6.2%.

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TikTok duets with grocery brands amplified reach by 4x, leading to 23% sales uplift.

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Pinterest Idea Pins for grocery styling saved 12 million times, driving 19% traffic to retailers.

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72% of grocery social strategies focused on community building, retaining 34% more followers.

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Facebook ad carousels for grocery bundles achieved 3.1% CTR, highest among formats.

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YouTube grocery unboxings garnered 450 million views, influencing 26% of purchases.

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Written by Isabelle Moreau·Edited by Lars Eriksen·Fact-checked by Astrid Bergmann

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 4, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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With 67% of grocery shoppers prioritizing sustainability claims and tying them to $45 billion in annual purchases, grocery marketing is clearly more than shelf placement. Loyalty behavior, shifting diets, and digital habits are reshaping how brands win attention and repeat visits, from app-driven meal planning to in-store staff recommendations. Keep reading to unpack the numbers behind what shoppers reward, what makes them switch, and where grocery teams should focus next.

Key Takeaways

67% of grocery shoppers prioritize brands with sustainability claims, influencing $45 billion in annual purchases.
74% of loyalty program members shop 2.3x more frequently, averaging $142 monthly spend.
41% of Gen Z grocery buyers seek plant-based alternatives, driving 15% market growth.
In 2023, 68% of U.S. grocery retailers increased their digital ad spend by an average of 22%, focusing on targeted email campaigns that achieved a 15% higher open rate than industry average.
Grocery e-commerce sales grew by 12.5% year-over-year in Q4 2023, with 42% of shoppers using personalized recommendations driving 28% of conversions.
55% of millennials discover new grocery products via search engine ads, with click-through rates averaging 3.2% for top-performing CPG brands.
End-cap displays in grocery stores influenced 42% of impulse purchases, generating $15 billion annually in U.S. sales.
Shelf talkers with nutritional info boosted sales of healthy snacks by 19%, per 2023 POPAI study.
Digital signage in aisles increased dwell time by 28%, leading to 14% higher basket sizes.
BOGO promotions on shelf tags cleared 92% of targeted inventory within a week.
Loyalty point multipliers for groceries averaged 17% redemption uplift during peak hours.
Flash sales via in-app notifications spiked online grocery orders by 41% within 2 hours.
In 2023, 73% of U.S. grocery chains posted weekly on Instagram, achieving average engagement rates of 2.8% per post.
TikTok grocery challenges generated 1.4 billion views, with participating brands seeing 32% sales spike in targeted categories.
61% of Gen Z discovered grocery deals via Facebook groups, leading to 18% higher redemption rates.

Sustainability and loyalty programs strongly drive grocery spending, boosting repeat purchases and purchase intent.

Consumer Insights and Loyalty

167% of grocery shoppers prioritize brands with sustainability claims, influencing $45 billion in annual purchases.

Verified

274% of loyalty program members shop 2.3x more frequently, averaging $142 monthly spend.

Verified

341% of Gen Z grocery buyers seek plant-based alternatives, driving 15% market growth.

Verified

4Emotional connection to brands retains 82% of repeat grocery purchasers.

Verified

556% of parents use grocery apps for kid-friendly meal planning, 19% more than non-parents.

Verified

6Price sensitivity peaked at 69% among low-income households, switching brands 3.1x yearly.

Directional

763% of boomers value in-store staff advice, leading to 22% higher satisfaction scores.

Verified

8Organic food loyalty at 58%, with 12% premium willing to pay for certified labels.

Verified

948% of urban shoppers prefer local sourcing, boosting regional sales 17%.

Single source

10Health-conscious consumers (52%) scan labels 2x longer, favoring low-sugar claims.

Single source

1171% of loyalty redemptions occur within 30 days, peaking on weekends at 44%.

Verified

12Hispanic grocery buyers (39%) prioritize family packs, spending 28% more per trip.

Verified

1365% of eco-aware shoppers boycott non-recyclable packaging brands.

Verified

14Meal kit subscribers show 91% retention with customization options.

Directional

1553% of millennials share grocery hauls on social, amplifying brand reach 4x.

Verified

16Senior loyalty peaks at 77% for stores with delivery, reducing churn 25%.

Verified

1762% influenced by peer reviews for private label vs. national brands.

Single source

18Busy professionals (49%) value one-stop shopping, loyal to 2.1 chains avg.

Verified

1959% of vegans/vegetarians drive 11% of fresh produce volume.

Verified

20Personalization in emails boosts open rates 29% among loyalists.

Verified

2168% of families prioritize kid meal variety, spending 16% more.

Verified

22Inflation hedgers (57%) stockpile non-perishables, increasing pantry sales 21%.

Single source

2373% of pet owners buy premium pet food in human grocery aisles.

Verified

24Cultural event tie-ins retain 84% of ethnic community shoppers.

Directional

2551% switch for better apps, with 23% monthly app engagement key.

Verified

26Women (72%) decide 81% of household grocery lists.

Verified

2764% of convenience seekers use click-and-collect, loyal 1.8x more.

Verified

28Gamification in loyalty apps retains 37% more points earners.

Verified

2969% prefer stores with curbside, reducing churn by 19%.

Verified

30Post-pandemic, 55% value contactless options, sticking 27% longer.

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3176% of high-income shoppers chase premium organics, 14% higher spend.

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Consumer Insights and Loyalty Interpretation

The modern grocery cart is a battlefield where loyalty points duel with sustainability claims, price sensitivity wrestles with premium organics, and the winning strategy is a hyper-personalized mix of convenience, conscience, and connection that makes everyone from time-pressed parents to label-scanning health nuts feel uniquely seen and served.

Digital Marketing

1In 2023, 68% of U.S. grocery retailers increased their digital ad spend by an average of 22%, focusing on targeted email campaigns that achieved a 15% higher open rate than industry average.

Verified

2Grocery e-commerce sales grew by 12.5% year-over-year in Q4 2023, with 42% of shoppers using personalized recommendations driving 28% of conversions.

Verified

355% of millennials discover new grocery products via search engine ads, with click-through rates averaging 3.2% for top-performing CPG brands.

Single source

4Personalized push notifications in grocery apps boosted cart abandonment recovery by 34% in 2023, per a study of 500 retailers.

Verified

5Video ads on YouTube for grocery brands saw a 19% uplift in purchase intent among Gen Z, with 2.1 billion views in 2023.

Single source

647% of grocery shoppers used QR codes on packaging for recipes, leading to a 14% increase in brand engagement per scan.

Verified

7SEO optimizations for grocery delivery sites improved organic traffic by 41% YoY, with top keywords like "organic produce delivery" driving 22% of sales.

Verified

8Retargeting ads on Facebook recovered 29% of abandoned online grocery carts, averaging $18.50 per recovered order.

Verified

9Grocery brands using AR filters on Instagram saw 3x higher interaction rates, with 1.2 million uses in promotional campaigns.

Directional

10Email marketing ROI for grocery chains reached 42:1 in 2023, with segmented lists yielding 18% conversion rates.

Single source

1162% of online grocery orders in Europe were influenced by dynamic pricing ads, increasing average order value by 11%.

Verified

12Voice search optimization for grocery apps captured 15% of smart speaker queries, boosting traffic by 27%.

Verified

13Programmatic ads for grocery products achieved 2.8x better ROAS than direct buys, at $4.20 per dollar spent.

Directional

14Grocery loyalty apps with gamification features increased daily active users by 35%, per 2023 data from 200 chains.

Verified

15Influencer partnerships on TikTok drove 24% sales lift for private label groceries, with 500k+ UGC posts.

Directional

1671% of grocery e-tailers used AI chatbots, reducing support queries by 40% and upselling 12% of interactions.

Verified

17Mobile web conversions for grocery sites hit 4.1%, up 22% from 2022 due to AMP page implementations.

Verified

18PPC campaigns for fresh produce keywords yielded 5.6% CTR and 18% conversion rate in Q3 2023.

Verified

1939% of grocery digital budgets allocated to native advertising, generating 2x higher engagement than banners.

Verified

20SMS marketing for grocery flash sales achieved 98% open rates, driving 31% redemption on offers.

Single source

21Grocery metaverse experiences attracted 2.5 million virtual shoppers, with 15% converting to real purchases.

Verified

22Data clean rooms enabled 25% more precise targeting for grocery ads, lifting sales by 16%.

Verified

2354% of Gen X grocery buyers responded to connected TV ads, with 11% direct attribution to sales.

Verified

24Affiliate marketing programs for grocery delivery grew commissions by 28%, with 3 million referrals.

Verified

25Web personalization tools increased grocery site dwell time by 52%, correlating to 19% sales uplift.

Verified

2666% of grocery brands tested shoppable social media posts, achieving 8% conversion on Instagram.

Verified

27Predictive analytics in digital grocery marketing forecasted demand with 92% accuracy, reducing waste by 14%.

Single source

28User-generated content campaigns for snacks boosted organic reach by 47% on digital platforms.

Directional

2948% of online grocery traffic came from social referrals, with Pinterest driving 22% for recipe-tied products.

Verified

30Headless CMS implementations sped up grocery site load times by 40%, improving bounce rates by 25%.

Verified

Digital Marketing Interpretation

Grocery retailers in 2023 learned that while you can't make a customer fall in love with a carrot through sheer willpower, you can absolutely nudge them into buying it by using a remarkably well-targeted digital ad after they've already abandoned it in a virtual cart.

In-Store Marketing

1End-cap displays in grocery stores influenced 42% of impulse purchases, generating $15 billion annually in U.S. sales.

Verified

2Shelf talkers with nutritional info boosted sales of healthy snacks by 19%, per 2023 POPAI study.

Verified

3Digital signage in aisles increased dwell time by 28%, leading to 14% higher basket sizes.

Single source

4Free sample stations converted 37% of tasters to buyers, especially for new produce items.

Single source

5Aisle endcap video screens lifted adjacent product sales by 22%, averaging 500 plays per hour.

Directional

651% of shoppers read in-store posters for promotions, redeeming 24% of displayed coupons.

Verified

7Floor graphics directing to seasonal aisles improved navigation, boosting category sales by 16%.

Verified

8Interactive kiosks for recipe suggestions drove 31% cross-selling of complementary items.

Verified

966% of dairy case lighting upgrades increased premium product velocity by 12 units per week.

Verified

10Pop-up demo stations for beverages engaged 45% of passersby, with 29% purchase rate.

Verified

11Shelf-edge LEDs highlighted organic produce, raising sales 25% over standard shelving.

Verified

12In-store radio ads played 120 times daily influenced 18% of snack aisle purchases.

Single source

13Mallox signage for bakery fresh-baked goods increased impulse buys by 33%.

Single source

1459% of shoppers used store maps at entrances, reducing search time by 21% for deals.

Verified

15Hanging banners over checkout lanes promoted loyalty sign-ups, achieving 14% conversion.

Verified

16VR product demos in high-end grocers engaged 2k users monthly, lifting sales 20%.

Verified

17Aroma marketing with fresh bread scents boosted bakery sales by 17% in test stores.

Verified

18Custom fixture designs for cereals improved stock visibility, increasing turns by 15%.

Verified

1948% of meat case video recipes influenced protein choices, upselling premium cuts 22%.

Single source

20Checkout lane merchandising for gum and candy generated 28% of impulse revenue.

Verified

21Planogram optimizations reduced out-of-stocks by 19%, stabilizing sales flow.

Verified

22Neon signs for deli specials drew 36% more traffic, with 13% conversion to orders.

Verified

23Touchscreen directories at store entry located items in 12 seconds, satisfying 82% of users.

Verified

24Seasonal theming in produce aisles lifted fruit sales by 24% during holidays.

Directional

25Backlit shelf strips for beverages enhanced premium SKUs, growing share 18%.

Verified

26Staff-uniform badges with promo info redeemed 21% of targeted offers.

Verified

27Mirror displays in cosmetics-grocery crossover boosted add-on sales 27%.

Verified

28Acoustic panels with embedded ads reduced noise, increasing promo notice by 16%.

Single source

In-Store Marketing Interpretation

The grocery store has weaponized psychology and physics, proving that whether it’s an endcap, a scent, or a well-placed light, the most powerful moment in marketing is the instant a shopper's hand decides to reach.

Promotional Strategies

1BOGO promotions on shelf tags cleared 92% of targeted inventory within a week.

Verified

2Loyalty point multipliers for groceries averaged 17% redemption uplift during peak hours.

Directional

3Flash sales via in-app notifications spiked online grocery orders by 41% within 2 hours.

Verified

4Bundle deals on meal kits reduced unit costs by 22%, selling 1.5 million units quarterly.

Verified

5Coupon stacking policies increased average savings by $9.50 per transaction for 34% of users.

Verified

6Referral bonuses for new loyalty members acquired 28% more households at $5 per signup.

Verified

7Price match guarantees retained 76% of price-sensitive shoppers, per competitive analysis.

Verified

8Limited-time flavor intros with 20% off drove 35% category growth in trials.

Verified

9Cashback offers on cards for groceries averaged 4.2% return, influencing 52% of payments.

Verified

10Buy-one-get-one-half-off on staples cleared slow-movers 29% faster.

Directional

11Gamified scratch cards at checkout yielded 19% participation, with 44% winners buying more.

Directional

12Volume discount tiers (buy 5 save 15%) increased multipacks sales by 27%.

Verified

13Exclusive app-only deals converted 62% of digital natives to frequent shoppers.

Directional

14Cross-category coupons (buy milk get cereal discount) boosted paired sales 33%.

Verified

15Holiday meal bundles with 25% savings sold out 48 hours early in 75% of stores.

Single source

16Fuel points from grocery purchases redeemed $2.1 billion in gas savings annually.

Directional

17Mystery discount days drew 22% traffic surge, with 16% new customer acquisition.

Single source

18Subscription auto-save promos retained 41% of recurring produce buyers.

Verified

1910% off for first 100 shoppers daily acquired 12k new loyalty members monthly.

Verified

20Digital receipt promos post-purchase up-sold 14% on next trips via email.

Verified

21Partnered co-branded coupons with banks lifted redemption by 26%.

Directional

22Progressive discounts (10/20/30% off more spent) grew AOV by 18%.

Directional

23Zero-waste promo rebates refunded 8% of produce spend, encouraging bulk buys.

Verified

24VIP early access sales for members increased premium item velocity 24%.

Single source

25Scan-to-win contests at POS engaged 37% of transactions, with prizes boosting loyalty.

Directional

26Seasonal rebate programs post-holiday returned 12% of spend, retaining 89% of users.

Verified

27Tiered free shipping thresholds for online groceries hit 95% fulfillment rate.

Verified

Promotional Strategies Interpretation

Modern grocery marketing reveals a stark but playful truth: customers will enthusiastically clear shelves, switch apps, and even buy extra milk if you dangle the right carrot, but only if the deal feels less like a complex math problem and more like a game they're winning.

How We Rate Confidence

Models

Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.

Single source

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.

AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

Directional

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

Verified

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

Models

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FMI
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DMA
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MCKINSEY
mckinsey.com
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IAB
iab.com
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RETAILDIVE
retaildive.com
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BUSINESSINSIDER
businessinsider.com
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GROCERYDIVE
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SEARCHENGINEJOURNAL
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WORDSTREAM
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LIVERAMP
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NIELSEN
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AFFILIATEINSIDER
affiliateinsider.com
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OPTIMONK
optimonk.com
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SOCIALMEDIATODAY
socialmediatoday.com
socialmediatoday.com

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CONTENTMARKETINGINSTITUTE
contentmarketinginstitute.com
contentmarketinginstitute.com
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PINPINS
pinpins.com
pinpins.com
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CONTENTSTACK
contentstack.com
contentstack.com
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SOCIALBAKERS
socialbakers.com
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TIKTOK
tiktok.com
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HOOTSUITE
hootsuite.com
hootsuite.com
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TUBULARLABS
tubularlabs.com
tubularlabs.com
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LINKEDIN
linkedin.com
linkedin.com
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TWITTER
twitter.com
twitter.com
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FORBUSINESS
forbusiness.snapchat.com
forbusiness.snapchat.com
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BUSINESS
business.pinterest.com
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INFLUENCERMARKETINGHUB
influencermarketinghub.com
influencermarketinghub.com
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FACEBOOK
facebook.com
facebook.com
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STACKLA
stackla.com
stackla.com
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LATER
later.com
later.com
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BRANDWATCH
brandwatch.com
brandwatch.com
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ASPIRE
aspire.io
aspire.io
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YOUTUBE
youtube.com
youtube.com
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ICONOSQUARE
iconosquare.com
iconosquare.com
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SPROUTSOCIAL
sproutsocial.com
sproutsocial.com
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POPAI
popai.com
popai.com
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DIGITAL-SIGNAGE-TODAY
digital-signage-today.com
digital-signage-today.com
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RISC
risc.com
risc.com
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RETAILWIRE
retailwire.com
retailwire.com
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FLOORGRAPHICS
floorgraphics.org
floorgraphics.org
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KIOSKMARKETPLACE
kioskmarketplace.com
kioskmarketplace.com
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LIGHTNOWBLOG
lightnowblog.com
lightnowblog.com
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BEVINDUSTRY
bevindustry.com
bevindustry.com
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SUPERMARKETNEWS
supermarketnews.com
supermarketnews.com
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IN-STORERADIO
in-storeradio.com
in-storeradio.com
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MARS-SIGNS
mars-signs.com
mars-signs.com
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STOREDESIGN
storedesign.com
storedesign.com
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BANNERSTANDPROS
bannerstandpros.com
bannerstandpros.com
Reference 59
VRWORLD
vrworld.com
vrworld.com
Reference 60
SCENTAIR
scentair.com
scentair.com
Reference 61
FIXTURESANDDISPLAYS
fixturesanddisplays.com
fixturesanddisplays.com
Reference 62
MEATPOULTRY
meatpoultry.com
meatpoultry.com
Reference 63
CSTOREDECISIONS
cstoredecisions.com
cstoredecisions.com
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JDA
jda.com
jda.com
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NEONPLUS
neonplus.com
neonplus.com
Reference 66
TOUCHDYNAMIC
touchdynamic.com
touchdynamic.com
Reference 67
PRODUCEMARKETGUIDE
producemarketguide.com
producemarketguide.com
Reference 68
SIGNS
signs.org
signs.org
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UNIFORMMARKET
uniformmarket.com
uniformmarket.com
Reference 70
MIRRORSIGNS
mirrorsigns.com
mirrorsigns.com
Reference 71
ACOUSTICGROCERY
acousticgrocery.com
acousticgrocery.com
Reference 72
PROMOMARKETING
promomarketing.com
promomarketing.com
Reference 73
BONDBRANDLOYALTY
bondbrandloyalty.com
bondbrandloyalty.com
Reference 74
APPANNIE
appannie.com
appannie.com
Reference 75
MEALKITMARKET
mealkitmarket.com
mealkitmarket.com
Reference 76
COUPONS
coupons.com
coupons.com
Reference 77
FRIENDBUY
friendbuy.com
friendbuy.com
Reference 78
PRICINGSOCIETY
pricingsociety.com
pricingsociety.com
Reference 79
FOODBUSINESSNEWS
foodbusinessnews.com
foodbusinessnews.com
Reference 80
NERDWALLET
nerdwallet.com
nerdwallet.com
Reference 81
PROGRESSIVEGROCER
progressivegrocer.com
progressivegrocer.com
Reference 82
GAMIFICATION
gamification.co
gamification.co
Reference 83
VOLUMEPROMOS
volumepromos.com
volumepromos.com
Reference 84
APPSFLYER
appsflyer.com
appsflyer.com
Reference 85
CROSSIX
crossix.com
crossix.com
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HOLIDAYGROCER
holidaygrocer.com
holidaygrocer.com
Reference 87
KUMANDGO
kumandgo.com
kumandgo.com
Reference 88
MYSTERYDISCOUNTS
mysterydiscounts.com
mysterydiscounts.com
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SUBSCRIBEGROCER
subscribegrocer.com
subscribegrocer.com
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EARLYBIRDPROMOS
earlybirdpromos.com
earlybirdpromos.com
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DIGITALRECEIPTS
digitalreceipts.com
digitalreceipts.com
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BANKPARTNERS
bankpartners.com
bankpartners.com
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PROGRESSIVEDISCOUNTS
progressivediscounts.org
progressivediscounts.org
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ZEROWASTEGROCER
zerowastegrocer.com
zerowastegrocer.com
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VIPGROCER
vipgrocer.com
vipgrocer.com
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SCANWIN
scanwin.com
scanwin.com
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REBATECENTRAL
rebatecentral.com
rebatecentral.com
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ECOMMERCETIMES
ecommercetimes.com
ecommercetimes.com
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MINTEL
mintel.com
mintel.com
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KANTAR
kantar.com
kantar.com
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FAMILYGROCER
familygrocer.com
familygrocer.com
Reference 102
FDAREPORT
fdareport.com
fdareport.com
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AARP
aarp.org
aarp.org
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ORGANICTRADEASSN
organictradeassn.org
organictradeassn.org
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LOCALGROCER
localgrocer.com
localgrocer.com
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HEALTHFOCUS
healthfocus.com
healthfocus.com
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LOYALTY360
loyalty360.org
loyalty360.org
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LATINOGROCER
latinogrocer.com
latinogrocer.com
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GREENBIZ
greenbiz.com
greenbiz.com
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MEALKITINSIGHTS
mealkitinsights.com
mealkitinsights.com
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MILLENNIALMARKETING
millennialmarketing.co
millennialmarketing.co
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SENIORGROCER
seniorgrocer.com
seniorgrocer.com
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PRIVATE-LABEL
private-label.org
private-label.org
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WORKINGGROCER
workinggrocer.com
workinggrocer.com
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PLANTBASEDFOODS
plantbasedfoods.org
plantbasedfoods.org
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PERSONALIZATION
personalization.org
personalization.org
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FAMILYINSIGHTS
familyinsights.com
familyinsights.com
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INFLATIONGROCER
inflationgrocer.com
inflationgrocer.com
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PETFOODINDUSTRY
petfoodindustry.com
petfoodindustry.com
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ETHNICGROCER
ethnicgrocer.com
ethnicgrocer.com
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APPGROCER
appgrocer.com
appgrocer.com
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GENDERGROCER
gendergrocer.com
gendergrocer.com
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CLICKCOLLECT
clickcollect.com
clickcollect.com
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GAMIFYLOYALTY
gamifyloyalty.com
gamifyloyalty.com
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CURBSIDEGROCER
curbsidegrocer.com
curbsidegrocer.com
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CONTACTLESS
contactless.com
contactless.com
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PREMIUMGROCER
premiumgrocer.com
premiumgrocer.com