Think all grocery stores are more or less the same?
That couldn’t be farther from the truth, especially in 2016.
But which one is the best?
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Well, let’s just say they’re surprising.
Can you guess the #1?
Need more reasons to tryWalmart?
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The Savings Catcher app will give you back “Walmart bucks” if prices are lower at other stores.
Plus, many Walmart stores are now rolling out extra services, like online grocery shopping.
In WH’s defense, there are plenty ofsurprisingly cheap eats from Whole Foods!
“They have a reputation for that kind of store, and they operate them well.”
Meijer typically prices its items a wee bit higher than other big boxes like Walmart.
ShopRite
The overwhelming benefit of ShopRite is the value, according to customers.
“Stop & Shop prices [are] way too high!
Acme [has] bad meat, plus super-high prices.
The secret to its success, according toForbes, is its commitment to employee ownership.
Kroger
Kroger is more than a grocery store; it’s an organic paradise.
The chain is about to surpass Whole Foods in organic food sales$11 billion in 2015.
That’s a lot ofkale!
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H-E-B
You probably don’t know about H-E-B if you live outside Texas, but you should.
Once inside the doors, frequenters know you’ve got the option to save a ton of money.
Oh, and the double guarantee is reason enough to shop there.
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This mostly-Midwestern retailer is heralded for its clean stores, large organic selection, on-site dietitians (!
), and friendly staff.
Customers reportedly spend less than a dollar on a gallon after a big shopping haul.
Wegmans
Wegmans is undoubtedly the Cinderella story of this list.
“It’s really very different in that respect.”
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