Consumer Spending Remains 23% Higher Than Levels Pre-COVID While The American Households’ Grocery Basket Returns Mostly to its Previous Mix
NCSolutions released new data showing average household grocery spend has fallen since the COVID-19 Extreme Buying peak but still remains elevated at 23% higher than pre-pandemic levels. This marked shift—coupled with a return to a grocery basket mix reminiscent of pre-COVID-19 shopping patterns—indicates consumers have entered a new purchasing stage: Home-Confined Buying. …