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Abstract
ABSTRACT Over the past decades, consumer adoption of online grocery shopping has increased steadily. Yet, overall market share is still comparatively low and retailers start questioning the prospects of the maturing distribution channel. The existing landscape of online grocery channels has seen little innovation nor diversity in terms of business models, reflecting the prevailing assumption that consumer online grocery shopping behavior is largely homogeneous. The present research challenges this notion by updating the understanding of consumer online grocery shopping behavior in a large-scale, representative study of Danish consumers. The results reveal distinct segments of online grocery adopters, which differ in their importance placed on perceived benefits of online grocery shopping. These segments can be targeted based on differences in preference for price, convenience, and service. The findings imply potential for retailers’ differentiation in the market of online grocery shopping.
期刊介绍:
From food promotion and advertising through new food product development and consumer behavior research, the Journal of Food Products Marketing provides timely, practical articles that keep food marketers on the cutting edge of their profession. The journal includes refereed research studies as well as opinions, guidelines, and speeches by practitioners that contribute to the better practice and understanding of food marketing. The journal provides a single forum for both food marketing academicians and food marketing practitioners.