That Daily Deal Mass Merchant Industry Statistics

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That Daily Deal Mass Merchant Industry Statistics

From a surge of U.S. e commerce to shoppers spending hours chasing coupons on their phones, this Mass Merchant industry statistics page connects how deal apps, restaurant review habits, and personalized offers are reshaping demand and fraud risk. You will see why U.S. online retail sales hit $257.3 billion in Q2 2024, why mobile shopping draws 265 million registered users, and how a 36 to 1 email ROI benchmark can still coexist with promo fraud that averages about $250 per incident.

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Key Statistics

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2.54 billion global internet users used online advertising services in 2024

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10.2% increase in U.S. e-commerce sales from 2022 to 2023

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4.1 million U.S. merchants operate as restaurants and other food services (NAICS 722) in 2023

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US online marketplace transactions reached $3.8 trillion in 2023

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The U.S. has 265 million registered users on mobile shopping apps (combined across major apps) in 2023

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$257.3 billion U.S. online retail sales in Q2 2024 (seasonally adjusted), per U.S. Census Bureau retail e-commerce report

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2.2 hours average time spent per month on coupon/deals mobile apps by U.S. users in 2023

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34% of U.S. consumers said they use deals/apps to find discounts weekly

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68.0% of U.S. consumers used a smartphone for online shopping in 2023, per Pew Research Center survey

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35% of consumers say they would be more loyal to a retailer if they offered personalized discounts (2023), per McKinsey consumer survey on personalization

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85% of consumers report being influenced by online reviews when deciding where to eat

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50% of consumers are more likely to shop when offered a personalized deal

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53% of consumers expect same-day pickup or delivery when ordering online in 2023

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75% of retail marketers expect to increase investment in retail media networks in 2024, per Retail TouchPoints survey data

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Promotional fraud claims averaged $250 per incident in 2022

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Average U.S. email marketing ROI of 36:1 (industry benchmark, 2023), per Litmus/Return Path benchmark report

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U.S. labor cost per hour for food service workers was $16.45 in 2023 (average hourly compensation), per U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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U.S. restaurant and other food services industry revenue per establishment was $620,000 in 2022 (approx.), per U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns / Annual Retail Trade data aggregation

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Repeat purchase rate among deal purchasers averaged 27% within 90 days in 2021

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Discounts increased purchase probability by 18% on average in a meta-analysis of deal promotions

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Fraud loss rate for promotional activities averages around 3.0% of gross promotional spend in surveyed programs (2022), per UK Chartered Institute of Marketing fraud-related benchmarking published by CFE/IMA partners

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Retail and food deals are being shaped by a mix of digital scale and razor sharp consumer expectations. For example, U.S. online retail hit $257.3 billion in Q2 2024 and smartphone shopping reached 68.0% of consumers in 2023, yet coupon app time averaged just 2.2 hours per month. That tension, plus everything from personalized offers and promotional fraud to restaurant review influence, is exactly what we map across the That Daily Deal Mass Merchant Industry in this post.

Key Takeaways

  • 2.54 billion global internet users used online advertising services in 2024
  • 10.2% increase in U.S. e-commerce sales from 2022 to 2023
  • 4.1 million U.S. merchants operate as restaurants and other food services (NAICS 722) in 2023
  • 2.2 hours average time spent per month on coupon/deals mobile apps by U.S. users in 2023
  • 34% of U.S. consumers said they use deals/apps to find discounts weekly
  • 68.0% of U.S. consumers used a smartphone for online shopping in 2023, per Pew Research Center survey
  • 85% of consumers report being influenced by online reviews when deciding where to eat
  • 50% of consumers are more likely to shop when offered a personalized deal
  • 53% of consumers expect same-day pickup or delivery when ordering online in 2023
  • Promotional fraud claims averaged $250 per incident in 2022
  • Average U.S. email marketing ROI of 36:1 (industry benchmark, 2023), per Litmus/Return Path benchmark report
  • U.S. labor cost per hour for food service workers was $16.45 in 2023 (average hourly compensation), per U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • Repeat purchase rate among deal purchasers averaged 27% within 90 days in 2021
  • Discounts increased purchase probability by 18% on average in a meta-analysis of deal promotions
  • Fraud loss rate for promotional activities averages around 3.0% of gross promotional spend in surveyed programs (2022), per UK Chartered Institute of Marketing fraud-related benchmarking published by CFE/IMA partners

Online deals keep growing as personalization, reviews, and mobile shopping drive faster discovery and higher repeat purchases.

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Market Size

12.54 billion global internet users used online advertising services in 2024[1]
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210.2% increase in U.S. e-commerce sales from 2022 to 2023[2]
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34.1 million U.S. merchants operate as restaurants and other food services (NAICS 722) in 2023[3]
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4US online marketplace transactions reached $3.8 trillion in 2023[4]
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5The U.S. has 265 million registered users on mobile shopping apps (combined across major apps) in 2023[5]
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6$257.3 billion U.S. online retail sales in Q2 2024 (seasonally adjusted), per U.S. Census Bureau retail e-commerce report[6]
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Market Size Interpretation

With the U.S. online retail market reaching $257.3 billion in Q2 2024 and online marketplace transactions totaling $3.8 trillion in 2023, the mass merchant industry has clear market momentum driven by fast-growing digital consumer activity.

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User Adoption

12.2 hours average time spent per month on coupon/deals mobile apps by U.S. users in 2023[7]
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234% of U.S. consumers said they use deals/apps to find discounts weekly[8]
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368.0% of U.S. consumers used a smartphone for online shopping in 2023, per Pew Research Center survey[9]
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435% of consumers say they would be more loyal to a retailer if they offered personalized discounts (2023), per McKinsey consumer survey on personalization[10]
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User Adoption Interpretation

User adoption for mass merchant coupon and deals apps is being driven by smartphone-first behavior, with 68.0% of U.S. consumers shopping online via smartphone in 2023 and 34% using deals weekly, and loyalty could be further boosted since 35% say personalized discounts would make them more loyal.

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Cost Analysis

1Promotional fraud claims averaged $250 per incident in 2022[15]
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2Average U.S. email marketing ROI of 36:1 (industry benchmark, 2023), per Litmus/Return Path benchmark report[16]
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3U.S. labor cost per hour for food service workers was $16.45 in 2023 (average hourly compensation), per U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics[17]
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4U.S. restaurant and other food services industry revenue per establishment was $620,000 in 2022 (approx.), per U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns / Annual Retail Trade data aggregation[18]
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Cost Analysis Interpretation

From a cost analysis perspective, the industry’s economics appear pressured because promotional fraud costs averaged $250 per incident in 2022 while labor runs about $16.45 per hour in 2023, even as email marketing ROI remains strong at 36:1 and revenue per establishment is roughly $620,000 in 2022.

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Performance Metrics

1Repeat purchase rate among deal purchasers averaged 27% within 90 days in 2021[19]
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2Discounts increased purchase probability by 18% on average in a meta-analysis of deal promotions[20]
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3Fraud loss rate for promotional activities averages around 3.0% of gross promotional spend in surveyed programs (2022), per UK Chartered Institute of Marketing fraud-related benchmarking published by CFE/IMA partners[21]
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Performance Metrics Interpretation

For Performance Metrics, deal programs are showing that 27% of purchasers come back within 90 days in 2021, while discounts lift purchase probability by 18% on average, even as fraud stays relatively controlled at about 3.0% of gross promotional spend.

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AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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