Deep Dive 8 minutes PremiumHow US Consumers Are Shopping for Groceries: Analyzing Ticket, Traffic, Channels and Pricing Coresight Research October 20, 2022 What's InsideGrocery retailing in the US has changed dramatically in recent years to adapt to new consumer behaviors. In the aftermath of the pandemic, how are US consumers shopping for groceries? We assess which trends are fading and which behaviors will stick in the world of grocery retailing. We present our key insights, covering the following areas: Basket size and trip frequency—including the return of mission-driven shopping Consumers’ preferred channel for food and nonfood Price per unit shifts Competitive pressures from superstores and quick-service restaurants For more on grocery retail in the US, read our reports on the resurgence of private label and the future of the US grocery market, as well as our weekly US Consumer Tracker series. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction How US Consumers Are Shopping for Groceries: Coresight Research Analysis Basket Size and Trip Frequency Sales Channel Price per Unit Grocery Retailers vs. Superstores Groceries vs. QSRs What We Think Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Wrap-Up—The Future of Retail Will Be Driven by AI, Innovation and a Commitment to SustainabilityWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 5: Apparel, Convenience and Food Retailers Announce Store Expansion PlansJanuary 2025 US Retail Sales: Nearly All Sectors Report Mid-Single-Digit Sales GrowthAnalyst Corner: What’s Happening in China’s Economy? Analyzing Retail and Consumer Metrics with Madhav Pitaliya