As a shopper, you probably expect certain things from yourgrocery store.
First, it should be convenient.
You want a store that is easily accessible and navigable to make your shopping experience hassle-free.
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Next up is quality.
The best grocery stores offer most, if not all, of these things.
Even thedeli counter sandwichesare exquisite.
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Otherwise, Legman’s would rank far higher on this list.
Sales at Wegmans surged nearly 10% last year to over $12 billion, according toProgressive Grocer.
The retailer also carries its own line of “Mi Tienda” products geared toward the local Latino community.
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Sales rose almost 13% at Aldi last year, totaling over $20 billion,PGreports.
In fact, Target is widely credited with revolutionizing the grocerybusiness.
It’s not just kindnessit’s the officialstore policy: “No tipping, c’mon.”
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At a handful of Publix’s 1,347 locations,you could even drink wine or beerwhile you shop.
The Florida-based chain earned the top ranking asAmerica’s most trustworthy grocery storein a recent customer survey.
But that’s starting to change.
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You never quite know what’s currently in stock, so you’re compelled to come back often.
Customers, particularly Amazon Prime members, now enjoy lower prices, albeit certainly not thelowestin the industry.
Shoppers also benefit fromtechnological improvements, including faster delivery options.
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In the meantime, the 140-year-old company has proven to be an unlikely industry innovator.
Sam’s Club itself ranks fourth with 4.7%.No other major U.S. food retailer boasts higher sales figures.
In certain markets, it’s possible for you to even get groceriesdelivered by airborne drone!
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Yet, even a dominant retailer like Walmart has its downsides.
The business makes the bulk of its profits from membership fees, allowing for lower prices on individual products.
Sure, not every item is always winner at the warehouse.
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Theproduce section, for instance, is a constant source of complaint.
Butpantry staples,frozen foods,meats, andbaked goodsare often unbeatable bargains.
You won’t find the best deals on its website, or many popular products online, in general.
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The retailer’s digital presence is, frankly, abysmal.
But you just don’t get the same high-quality deals anywhere else.
That’s why Costco is tops.
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