GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2023

Critical Grocery Trends [Recent Study]

Highlights: The Most Important Grocery Trends

  • 1. Online shopping and home delivery
  • 2. Click and collect
  • 3. Contactless payment
  • 4. Health-focused products
  • 5. Sustainable packaging
  • 6. Plant-based protein
  • 7. Waste reduction
  • 8. Local and artisanal goods
  • 9. Voice-assisted shopping
  • 10. Personalized nutrition
  • 11. Robotics and automation
  • 12. In-store experiences
  • 13. Urban and vertical farms
  • 14. Subscription-based services
  • 15. Integration of augmented reality
  • 16. Health and wellness services
  • 17. Ethical and transparent supply chains
  • 18. Smaller and convenience-focused formats
  • 19. Data-driven personalization
  • 20. Expansion into non-food products

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Grocery Trends: Our Guide

In an ever-evolving marketplace, understanding the latest shifts in consumer behavior is paramount for retailers. Our recent study takes a deep dive into critical grocery trends sweeping the industry right now. From eco-conscious food shopping to the skyrocketing demand for online grocery services, we unpack the trends that are reshaping how we buy our groceries.

Online Shopping And Home Delivery - As more consumers prioritize convenience, online shopping and home delivery options for groceries have become increasingly popular.

Online Shopping And Home Delivery

As more consumers prioritize convenience, online shopping and home delivery options for groceries have become increasingly popular.

Click And Collect - Customers can order their groceries online and then pick them up in-store, further streamlining the shopping experience.

Click And Collect

Customers can order their groceries online and then pick them up in-store, further streamlining the shopping experience.

Contactless Payment - With the rise of digital wallets and payment apps, more consumers are opting for contactless payment methods, increasing the speed and efficiency of checkout.

Contactless Payment

With the rise of digital wallets and payment apps, more consumers are opting for contactless payment methods, increasing the speed and efficiency of checkout.

Health-Focused Products - As health and wellness become more mainstream, grocery stores will continue to expand their offerings of organic, gluten- free, vegan, and other health-focused products.

Health-Focused Products

As health and wellness become more mainstream, grocery stores will continue to expand their offerings of organic, gluten- free, vegan, and other health-focused products.

Sustainable Packaging - Eco-conscious consumers are demanding more sustainable packaging options for their groceries.

Sustainable Packaging

Eco-conscious consumers are demanding more sustainable packaging options for their groceries.

Plant-Based Protein - The popularity of plant-based diets has led to an expansion in plant-based protein options within grocery stores.

Plant-Based Protein

The popularity of plant-based diets has led to an expansion in plant-based protein options within grocery stores.

Waste Reduction - Grocery stores are implementing programs to reduce food waste, such as selling produce with cosmetic imperfections, repurposing expired or unsold food.

Waste Reduction

Grocery stores are implementing programs to reduce food waste, such as selling produce with cosmetic imperfections, repurposing expired or unsold food.

Local And Artisanal Goods - Consumers are increasingly interested in supporting local businesses, leading to a rise in locally-sourced and artisanal products in grocery stores.

Local And Artisanal Goods

Consumers are increasingly interested in supporting local businesses, leading to a rise in locally-sourced and artisanal products in grocery stores.

Voice-Assisted Shopping - Advancements in voice-assistant technology have expanded into grocery shopping, allowing consumers to add items to their online shopping carts using voice commands.

Voice-Assisted Shopping

Advancements in voice-assistant technology have expanded into grocery shopping, allowing consumers to add items to their online shopping carts using voice commands.

Personalized Nutrition - As consumers become more interested in personalized health, grocery stores may expand into offering personalized nutrition plans based on customers’ individual needs and preferences.

Personalized Nutrition

As consumers become more interested in personalized health, grocery stores may expand into offering personalized nutrition plans based on customers’ individual needs and preferences.

Robotics And Automation - Robots and automated systems are becoming more common in grocery stores for tasks such as inventory management, cleaning, and even customer service.

Robotics And Automation

Robots and automated systems are becoming more common in grocery stores for tasks such as inventory management, cleaning, and even customer service.

In-Store Experiences - Grocery stores are creating experiential destinations by offering in-store dining options, cooking classes, and other interactive experiences to attract shoppers.

In-Store Experiences

Grocery stores are creating experiential destinations by offering in-store dining options, cooking classes, and other interactive experiences to attract shoppers.

Urban And Vertical Farms - As the demand for locally sourced produce increases, grocery retailers may invest in urban and vertical farms located near or even within their stores.

Urban And Vertical Farms

As the demand for locally sourced produce increases, grocery retailers may invest in urban and vertical farms located near or even within their stores.

Subscription-Based Services - The rise in popularity of meal kits and other subscription-based services may encourage grocery retailers to implement similar models.

Subscription-Based Services

The rise in popularity of meal kits and other subscription-based services may encourage grocery retailers to implement similar models.

Integration Of Augmented Reality - Augmented reality technology may be used in grocery stores to help customers navigate aisles, provide information on products, and offer personalized recommendations.

Integration Of Augmented Reality

Augmented reality technology may be used in grocery stores to help customers navigate aisles, provide information on products, and offer personalized recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Online shopping, curbside pickup, contactless payments, meal kits, and buying local & eco-friendly products.
The pandemic has led to increased demand for online shopping, hygiene & safety measures, focus on essential items, and an emphasis on health and nutritional products.
Technology enables grocery stores to offer convenient digital services like online shopping, personalized discounts, and augmented reality experiences, leading to a seamless and customized shopping experience.
Consumers are increasingly concerned about their environmental footprints, leading to growth in demand for eco-friendly packaging, local and organic foods, plant-based diets, and reduction of food waste.
Retailers can invest in understanding their customers, adopting new technology, staying agile, exploring alternative revenue streams like meal kits or healthy snack bars, and embracing sustainable practices to stay relevant in the changing landscape.
How we write these articles

We have not conducted any studies ourselves. Our article provides a summary of all the statistics and studies available at the time of writing. We are solely presenting a summary, not expressing our own opinion. We have collected all statistics within our internal database. In some cases, we use Artificial Intelligence for formulating the statistics. The articles are updated regularly. See our Editorial Guidelines.

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