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“As long as prices are elevated, that means that affordability challenges persist.”
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While certain stores offer more affordable shopping for customers, other chains are still selling food at eye-watering prices.
Here are seven grocery stores you may find yourself accidentally spending much more than you intended.
Erewhon Market
Does Erewhon even need any introduction?
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“The place is inundated with ritzy items that cannot be found in other supermarkets.”
“Shopping at Acme is like Stockholm syndrome for some Philadelphians.
It’s a legit awful grocery store prices, quality, you name it.
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Not a huge Giant fan but yes their stores are so much better,” one Redditorsaid.
“Acme is more expensive than Whole Foods,” another said.
“Since its founding in 1939, Harris Teeter has developed 261 locations in seven U.S. states.
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Wegmans
Publix
Customers are shocked at some of the prices at Publix grocery stores.
Fresh Market
North Carolina-based The Fresh Market is considered top quality, but expensive.
“How I LOVE Fresh Market!
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However some of their prices are just insane!!!
You have to know what to buy.
I only buy items on sale and see to it to shop around,” one Redditorsaid.
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“Their produce (when on sale) is amazing.
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The Fresh Market
