August 2025 U.S. eGrocery Sales Hit a Record High of $11.2 Billion

Strong demand for Delivery and Ship-to-Home shows how eGrocery offerings are reshaping the way shoppers buy groceries for their households.

Barrington, Ill. – September 10, 2025 – U.S. online grocery sales totaled $11.2 billion in August 2025, climbing nearly 14% year-over-year (YOY) to reach a new monthly high, according to the latest Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, sponsored by Mercatus. The strong growth was driven by YOY gains in household penetration, order frequency, and average order values (AOVs).

Results by fulfillment method for August 2025 were mixed. Delivery, which drove most of the YOY growth, saw sales jump 30% compared to the prior year. Its robust performance was fueled by a strong expansion of its monthly active user (MAU) base and significant AOV gains. Ship-to-Home also saw accelerated growth, with its sales climbing 19% YOY, driven by solid gains with MAUs, order frequency, and AOV. In contrast, Pickup’s monthly sales contracted, down by 4% compared to last year, due to a pullback in order frequency and spending below the rate of price inflation.

Sales share trends also show mixed results. Delivery captured almost six additional percentage points of sales share in August, finishing the month with 45% of total eGrocery sales. Ship-to-Home gained sales share for the second consecutive year, benefitting from recent moves made by Amazon to expand access to its same-day fresh grocery offering. Meanwhile, Pickup shed more than six percentage points versus August 2024.

The overall MAU base for eGrocery expanded by 1% in August 2025. This gain was largely due to the re-engagement of infrequent or lapsed customers and YOY penetration gains in the 18-29 and 45-60 age groups. Delivery's MAU base reached a record high, jumping 11% in August, driven by strong gains in the 18-29 and 30-44 age groups. Pickup’s MAU base expanded in the low single digits while Ship-to-Home's base showed strong YOY gains.

The decline in the share of MAUs using only one receiving method was a notable trend for August 2025, as more households relied on a combination of two or three methods for their eGrocery orders in August versus the previous year. In addition, the share of Supermarket and Hard Discount MAUs that also placed an eGrocery order with a mass retailer in August 2025 rose sharply compared to last year, and the share of those MAUs who cross-shopped with Walmart, specifically, reached a new record.

Online grocery order volume per MAU climbed 5.8% YOY to reach an average of 2.70 orders. This marks the twelfth consecutive month of an increase in the average number of orders versus the prior year. Every receiving method – Delivery, Pickup, and Ship-to-Home – posted YOY gains in AOV, with Delivery having the strongest performance, increasing 10%.

August 2025 also marks the tenth consecutive month of higher repeat intent rates compared to the prior year. The gains for August were driven by the more established customer segments (those making four or more orders during the prior three months), while the newer and less frequent segments experienced a slight YOY slip in their rates.

“As the U.S. eGrocery market continues to expand at an exceptionally strong pace, a key heads up for Grocery operators is the growth of multi-method, multi-channel shopping, including cross-shopping with mass retailers like Walmart,” said David Bishop, Partner at Brick Meets Click. “To compete effectively, regional grocers must focus on retaining their newer and less frequent online customers and providing a seamless, multi-faceted digital experience that reinforces loyalty and minimizes reasons to shop with rivals.”

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About this consumer research‍

The Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopping Survey is an ongoing independent research initiative created and conducted by the team at Brick Meets Click and sponsored by Mercatus.

Brick Meets Click conducted the most recent survey on August 29-31, 2025, with 1,513 adults, 18 years and older, who participated in the household’s grocery shopping, and a similar survey in August 2024 (n=1,829). Results are adjusted based on internet usage among U.S. adults to account for the non-response bias associated with online surveys. Responses are geographically representative of the U.S. and weighted by age and income to reflect the national population of adults, 18 years and older, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The three receiving methods for online grocery orders are defined as follows:

• ‍Delivery includes orders received from a first- or third-party provider like Instacart, Shipt or the retailer's own employees.‍
• Pickup includes orders that are received by customers either inside or outside a store or at a designated location/locker.‍
• Ship-to-Home includes orders that are received via common or contract carriers like FedEx, UPS, USPS, etc.

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About Brick Meets Click

‍Brick Meets Click is an analytics and strategic insight firm that connects today's grocery business with tomorrow's needs. Our clear thinking and practical solutions help clients make their strategies and customer offers more compelling and relevant in the changing U.S. grocery market. We bring deep industry expertise and fact-based analysis to the challenge of finding new routes to success.

About Mercatus

Mercatus drives digital transformation for retailers through an extensive suite of connected and contextualized commerce solutions. We enhance shopper engagement, tailor experiences to individual preferences, and cultivate enduring loyalty across retail businesses of every size. Our mission is to enable retailers to captivate customers, boost sales, foster retention, and deepen loyalty in a digital world. With our cutting-edge solutions, retailers can streamline operations, enrich customer experiences, and realize substantial growth. Embark on the digital transformation journey and unleash the full potential of your retail business with Mercatus.

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