Les courses à l’heure d’internet

Abstract

Based on two surveys carried out in the urban areas of Dijon and Besançon, this article analyzes the relationship between grocery shopping in “drives” (drive-in supermarkets) and mobilities. We show that the use of e-commerce results in a specialization of the “universe of supply” between annoying shopping on one hand and fun shopping on the other hand. Shopping groceries in a drive bring households new flexibilities in terms of places and times of their purchasing practices. It contributes to anchor these practices around the places of residence and work, and their commute.

Keywords

• mobility
• e-grocery
• drive-in supermarket
• purchasing practice
• time