US online grocery sales rose 20.7 percent in third quarter
United States online grocery spending reached a record market share in the third quarter of 2026 as consumer adoption of digital orders accelerated.
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United States online grocery sales increased by 20.7 percent year over year in the third quarter, Talk Business & Politics reported, citing data from Brick Meets Click. The growth was driven by higher consumer adoption of digital shopping and expedited delivery services. [1]
The online sector accounted for 20.9 percent of total United States grocery spending during the quarter ending September 30, marking its highest market share recorded to date. Nearly two thirds of American consumers purchased groceries online during this period. [1]
The sales figures are not adjusted for overall food inflation, which reached 2.5 percent in September according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. Annual growth in the online grocery sector has remained above 20 percent for eight consecutive quarters. [1]
In broader macroeconomic policy, supply side theory suggests economic growth expands through lower taxes, reduced regulation, and free trade to increase aggregate supply, lower consumer prices, and raise employment. [2]
In short
- US online grocery sales grew 20.7 percent in the third quarter compared to the previous year.
- Online grocery accounted for a record 20.9 percent of total US grocery spending in the third quarter.
- Nearly two thirds of US consumers bought groceries online in the quarter ending September 30.
- US food inflation stood at 2.5 percent in September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sources
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- [1]The Supply Side: Third-quarter US online grocery sales rise 20.7%Talk Business & Politics, 1d ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Supply-side economics on Wikipedia
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