Based on insights from 1,600 grocery shoppers across the US, France, and Italy.
One new finding released each week
Follow the Six-Week Series
Each week, a new chapter explores one expectation shaping
how shoppers evaluate the physical grocery experience.
The full Cust2Mate Consumer Survey brings together all six consumer expectation gaps into a single report, revealing where physical grocery retail is falling short and where the greatest opportunities for improvement lie.
Explore the complete findings, cross-country comparisons, retailer implications, and strategic recommendations in one comprehensive report.
Shoppers expect grocery trips to feel fast, intuitive, and free from unnecessary friction. Our research shows that when friction, especially at checkout, interrupts the journey, retailers risk losing revenue after purchase decisions have already been made.
