Grocery shoppers switching stores to find discounts and deals: report
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Many Canadians, are swapping their go-to grocery store, in search of lower prices, according to a new survey.
Many Canadians are swapping their go-to grocery store in search of lower prices, according to a new survey.
Dalhousie’s Agri Food Analytics Lab released a report this week that found nearly two-thirds of grocery customers have swapped stores in favour of cheaper options. Once they're inside shopping, the report found that nearly 60 per cent of customers consistently seek out discounted food products, with expiring or clearance items at the top of their shopping lists.
The numbers come as many Canadians continue to struggle with the high price of groceries. A new Leger survey has found that 64 per cent of Canadians think that the rate of inflation at the grocery store is worsening.
When shopping for a family, every dollar counts.
"Yeah, definitely. We're looking for deals," said shopper Sam Norwood, while loading up groceries at a No Frills store in Stittsville.
He says his family spend on groceries is about $300 per week and he goes to where the savings are.
"It used to be, you just go to one store. But now, we definitely shop around." Norwood said.
