Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 317 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Online Grocery Delivery Services
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Walmart leads, named in 47% of answers, ahead of at 47% and at 37%.
Safeway remains the most frequently mentioned service when AI assistants evaluate freshness guarantees and refund policies. However, between November 2025 and March 2026, meal-kit services like
HelloFresh and traditional grocers such as
Kroger have gained significant ground, often cited alongside warehouse clubs like
Sam's Club and
Costco.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47% | ||
| 2 | Consistently top-cited for its explicit 'Fresh Guarantee' on produce and other perishables. | 47% | |
| 3 | Praised for its broad, '100% satisfaction guarantee' on nearly all products. | 37% | |
| 4 | A rising meal-kit service, though refunds are often described as account credits. | 31% | |
| 5 | Gaining citations for its straightforward 'Fresh & Quality Guarantee' on grocery items. | 26% | |
| 6 | 21% | ||
| 7 | 20% | ||
| 8 | 18% | ||
| 9 | 15% | ||
| 10 | Specialty meat service with a frequently mentioned '100% Satisfaction Guarantee' for quality. | 13% | |
| 11 | 13% | ||
| 12 | 12% | ||
| 13 | 12% | ||
| 14 | 11% | ||
| 15 | Recognized for its generous 'Twice as Nice Guarantee' offering replacement and refund. | 11% | |
| 16 | 10% | ||
| 17 | 9% | ||
| 18 | 9% | ||
| 19 | 7% | ||
| 20 | 6% | ||
| 21 | 6% | ||
| 22 | 6% | ||
| 23 | 6% | ||
| 24 | 6% | ||
| 25 | 6% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
consumerreports.org is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 49% of analyzed answers.
Mention rate rose from 9% to 36% between Nov 2025 and Mar 2026.
Jumped from a 3% to a 29% mention rate between Nov 2025 and Mar 2026.
Dropped from responses after November 2025 as AI focused on larger grocers.
“Uncritically praised for its 'double your money back' guarantee.” → “Mentioned with the caveat of a past class-action lawsuit questioning its consistency.”
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52% | 22% | ||
| 0% | 52% | ||
| 52% | 22% | ||
| 0% | 48% | ||
| 26% | 39% |
Across 317 AI responses, Walmart is mentioned most, named in 47% of them, followed by Safeway (47%) and Costco (37%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 317 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Throughout the observation period, AI responses consistently recommended large retailers like Safeway,
Sam's Club, and
Costco for their strong, explicit guarantees. Over time, meal-kit services such as
HelloFresh, along with other major grocers like , became more prominent. Google AI Overviews often included non-food brands like as examples of strong return policies, whereas ChatGPT focused more on food-specific services.
Throughout the observation period, AI responses consistently recommended large retailers like Safeway,
Sam's Club, and
Costco for their strong, explicit guarantees. Over time, meal-kit services such as , along with other major grocers like , became more prominent. Google AI Overviews often included non-food brands like as examples of strong return policies, whereas ChatGPT focused more on food-specific services.
Throughout the observation period, AI responses consistently recommended large retailers like Safeway, , and for their strong, explicit guarantees. Over time, meal-kit services such as , along with other major grocers like , became more prominent. Google AI Overviews often included non-food brands like as examples of strong return policies, whereas ChatGPT focused more on food-specific services.
Brands mentioned
Brands mentioned
Throughout the observation period, AI responses consistently recommended large retailers like Safeway,
Sam's Club, and
Costco for their strong, explicit guarantees. Over time, meal-kit services such as
HelloFresh, along with other major grocers like
Kroger, became more prominent. Google AI Overviews often included non-food brands like
Patagonia as examples of strong return policies, whereas ChatGPT focused more on food-specific services.