Dec. 3, 2025, 10:55 a.m. ET
Before the pandemic, which started six years ago, few families were getting their groceries delivered, or even ready for pickup.
These days, while most people still shop the conventional way, every grocery store had better have a pickup and/or a delivery option, or they’re missing out on a huge growth opportunity.
Online grocery sales topped $12.5 billion in September, an increase of 31 percent over 2024, according to Brick Meets Click, sponsored by Mercatus, and reported by ChatGPT.