Pizza Overtakes Burgers as Top Election Day Food Order on Wolt
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
On election day, pizza surpassed hamburgers as the most ordered food item on Wolt after 7:00 PM, with sushi in second place. The delivery platform also reported a 35% increase in supermarket orders and a 30% rise in sales at butcher and toy stores. However, electronics and fashion purchases saw a decline of around 30% and 35% respectively.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Pizza became the top Wolt order on election day, surpassing hamburgers after 7 PM.
- Sushi ranked second in food orders, pushing hamburgers to third place.
- Wolt saw a 35% increase in supermarket orders compared to an average Tuesday.
- Toy and game stores experienced a 30% rise in sales on election day.
- Electronics and fashion purchases dropped by approximately 30% and 35% respectively.
On election day, food ordering trends on the Wolt platform saw a significant shift. Initially, hamburgers were the most popular choice until 7:00 PM. However, as exit poll results began to be broadcast, pizzas surged to the top spot, becoming the most ordered item. Sushi secured second place, pushing hamburgers down to third.
Wolt reported peak ordering hours throughout the day at 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM, and 10:00 PM. The company also noted a substantial increase in other retail sectors compared to average Tuesdays. Supermarket purchases rose by approximately 35%, while butcher shops saw a 30% increase. Toy and game stores also experienced a roughly 30% boost in sales.
Conversely, consumer behavior showed a downturn in certain categories. Electronics purchases decreased by about 30%, and fashion items saw a decline of approximately 35% when compared to typical Tuesdays.
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