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How many different grocery stores do Americans visit for their weekly haul?
Whether it be a physical supermarket or an online delivery service, the average American shops at two different grocery stores per week for their household needs, according to a recent survey by Drive Research, a market research company based in Syracuse, New York.
The data comes from a survey of over 1,000 consumers across the U.S. in April.
Most go to a mainstream grocery chain (61%), such as Kroger, Safeway, or Publix, or say they like to shop at a supercenter (56%) like Walmart or Target due to convenience, affordability, and variety.
Some 34% of those surveyed said they regularly shop for groceries at a club store like Costco or Sam’s Club. Dollar stores like Family Dollar or Dollar General are also popular, with 29% saying those retailers are part of their regular shopping destinations.
Why shop at multiple stores per …