Grocery Delivery Services Pros and Cons

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The pandemic forced many people to change their way of life. One change was the way Americans grocery shop. Online shopping and delivery were trending upward before COVID, but it really took off during the shutdown.

Many of these online shoppers are using grocery delivery services. But who are these delivery services? What are their advantages and disadvantages?

Using Grocery Delivery Services

Americans spend roughly 41 minutes per grocery shopping trip. Considering most go to the grocery store 1.6 times per week, that adds up to a lot of time in the produce and meat departments. Saving time is the main reason people have turned to online and grocery delivery services.