![e-grocery phone in aisle feature](https://multichannelmerchant.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/online-grocery-smartphone-in-aisle-feature-300x159.jpg)
E-Grocery Sales Down 20% in August, But AOV, Regular Usage Increasing
While total e-grocery sales in the U.S. declined 20% in August vs. June to $5.2 billion, other factors indicate strength in the sector, such as growth in average order value and repeat usage intent, according to a survey by Mercatus and Brick Meets Click. AOV reached a high of $95, the survey found, 32% higher than a year ago.