Socio-demographic determinants of Consumables Deliveries in Montreal Metropolitan Area

This research paper uses data from a survey of the population of Montreal metropolitan area in spring 2024 (N=2006). It examines the socio-demographic determinants of the use of package delivery services, the number of packages delivered and subscriptions to a delivery service. It presents results for all packages and for the delivery of prepared meals, groceries, clothing-leisure-electronics, newspapers and other goods. Analyses use logistic regressions and Poisson regressions. Results for determinants of subscription are obtained by logistic regressions. Our findings show that younger generation uses delivery services more frequently and for more deliveries, especially for prepared meals. Individuals with health-related mobility issues also receive more deliveries, mainly targeted on groceries. Larger households, however defined, use home deliveries more than single person households. These findings suggest that demographic changes are likely to increase delivery consumption in the future. 

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