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Learn More →US Alcohol Ecommerce Forecast 2023
Evolving Consumer Behavior Shows Potential for Long-Term Growth
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Report Snapshot
The pandemic accelerated online food and beverage growth, but alcohol was an outlier.
Prolific growth in online grocery sales indicates long-term potential for online alcohol sales.
Despite room for expansion, online alcohol delivery will never be essential like online grocery.
Regulations around alcohol shipments and delivery are beginning to ease, and business models are evolving.
Subscriptions are unlikely to drive serious growth.
How should retailers and brands approach alcohol ecommerce?
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Evolving consumer behavior and easing regulations are opening new pathways for long-term growth.
Table of Contents
Report Snapshot
The pandemic accelerated online food and beverage growth, but alcohol was an outlier.
Prolific growth in online grocery sales indicates long-term potential for online alcohol sales.
Despite room for expansion, online alcohol delivery will never be essential like online grocery.
Regulations around alcohol shipments and delivery are beginning to ease, and business models are evolving.
Subscriptions are unlikely to drive serious growth.
How should retailers and brands approach alcohol ecommerce?
Sources
Media Gallery
Report Snapshot
Alcohol is one of the least popular food and beverage items consumers purchase online. But there’s a strong case for long-term growth as regulations ease and consumer behavior around digital grocery continues to evolve.
Key Question: What percentage of alcohol sales will occur online in the next five years?
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KEY STAT: Ecommerce will account for just 5.0% of off-premises alcohol sales in 2027, but larger food and beverage trends suggest a higher ceiling for digital growth.
authors
Blake Droesch
Contributors
- Whitney Birdsall
- Senior Forecasting Analyst
- Sky Canaves
- Senior Analyst, Retail & Ecommerce
- Suzy Davidkhanian
- Principal Analyst, Retail & Ecommerce
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