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Walmart Wins the Week in a Grocery Price-Comparison Showdown
business3 days ago

Walmart Wins the Week in a Grocery Price-Comparison Showdown

A shopper compared Walmart’s summer price drops with Kroger and Amazon on items like ground beef, corn, cherries, ice cream, chips, plates and sodas. Walmart usually offered the lowest prices (beef around $5.94/lb; corn 0.25 per ear; 48-oz ice cream $2.50), while Kroger often matched or beat on some items with loyalty-card deals, and Amazon prices fluctuated. The test showed Walmart’s basket totaled $52.32, Kroger’s $58.52, with Amazon not consistently cheaper; overall, Walmart provided the best value for that week, though deals vary by item and retailer.

via Business Insider|
#amazon#business#groceries
Aldi Delivers Luxe Flavor On a Budget: 15 Surprising Gourmet Finds
shopping6 days ago

Aldi Delivers Luxe Flavor On a Budget: 15 Surprising Gourmet Finds

Aldi is portrayed as more than a discount grocer, spotlighting 15 upscale-feeling finds that won’t break the bank, from Priano bronze-cut pasta and Speck Italiano to wagyu ground beef, burrata, mussels in garlic butter, and duck, plus imported Dubai chocolate, pistachio spread, gelato, olives, and aged cheeses. Most items run under $5 (with a few exceptions like the snow crab clusters) and prices are consistently lower than at many competitors, showcasing Aldi’s mix of everyday staples and accessible luxury.

via The Takeout|
#aldi#budget-friendly#gourmet
Delivery Drama: Instacart Driver Leaves Groceries in Sun, Then Tries for a Bigger Tip
lifestyle12 days ago

Delivery Drama: Instacart Driver Leaves Groceries in Sun, Then Tries for a Bigger Tip

A video circulating on X shows an Instacart driver delivering groceries, leaving them on a porch in direct sunlight and then ringing the doorbell to ask for extra money beyond a pre-set $12 tip. It isn’t clear if the requester was granted more money, and Instacart has not issued a public statement as of publication. The Daily Dot could not independently verify the events, and the video’s details (such as location and identities) remain unconfirmed.

via Yahoo|
#delivery#groceries#instacart
Aldi Launches Free 'Blind Boxes' of Groceries for Mystery-Themed Drops
business25 days ago

Aldi Launches Free 'Blind Boxes' of Groceries for Mystery-Themed Drops

Aldi is giving away free limited-edition Blind Boxes for four days starting June 22, each box packed with fresh picks from across the store and themed as Snack, Fiber, Protein, or Mystery, delivered to your doorstep. Fans can claim a box daily at AldiBlindBox.com at noon while supplies last (over 100 boxes per drop), with the daily theme shown on Aldi’s Instagram; the promo coincides with Aldi’s broader store redesign efforts in partnership with Landini Associates.

via New York Post|
#aldi#blind-boxes#business
Aldi Launches Four-Day Free 'Blind Box' Grocery Mystery Campaign
retail26 days ago

Aldi Launches Four-Day Free 'Blind Box' Grocery Mystery Campaign

Aldi is offering four days of free 'Aldi Blind Boxes'—daily themed mystery grocery packages including proteins, produce, snacks, cheeses and pantry staples—free while supplies last. To claim, shoppers visit AldiBlindBox.com when each day opens (June 22–25 at noon ET) and submit shipping information; daily themes will be announced on Instagram. The promotion taps into the popularity of mystery-box shopping and aims to attract value-conscious shoppers while delivering a sense of discovery at Aldi, with limited quantities and first-come, first-served fulfillment.

via Business Insider|
#aldi#groceries#marketing
Bessent pressed at hearing after claiming groceries are going down amid rising inflation
economy1 month ago

Bessent pressed at hearing after claiming groceries are going down amid rising inflation

At a Senate Finance Committee hearing, Scott Bessent claimed groceries were going down, a remark challenged by Sen. Maggie Hassan who asked when he last shopped. Official data show grocery prices continue to rise (food-at-home up 2.9% year over year in April 2026 and up 0.7% month over month), with increases in beef, vegetables and tomatoes, underscoring that inflation remains a concern even as some officials argue it’s easing.

via Yahoo Finance|
#economy#groceries#inflation
Gas price surge reshapes American spending from meals to bulk buys
business1 month ago

Gas price surge reshapes American spending from meals to bulk buys

Rising U.S. gas prices are prompting shoppers to rethink daily spending: drivers top up at the pump, reduce discretionary store visits, and turn to value retailers; restaurant spending remains mixed as menu prices rise, while non-grocery retailers see declines in apparel and electronics. Data from Circana, the National Restaurant Association, and Placer.ai show weaker non-grocery sales and foot traffic, with grocery stores and dollar clubs gaining share. Analysts note the impact intensifies as gas crosses about $4 per gallon, encouraging stockpiling and tighter budgets.

via AP News|
#business#consumer-spending#gas-prices
Grill-Ready Hot Dogs: 7 Brands Fans Swear By
food1 month ago

Grill-Ready Hot Dogs: 7 Brands Fans Swear By

A shopper-friendly roundup of seven hot dog brands praised for flavor, quality, and grill-ready bite, including Nathan’s Famous, Hebrew National, Boar’s Head, Kirkland Signature (Costco), Trader Joe’s Organic Grass-Fed Uncured Beef, Snake River Farms Wagyu, and Teton Waters Ranch, highlighting classics, kosher beef, natural casings, grass-fed and uncured options with no nitrates, to help readers pick their next grill-worthy wiener.

via Eat This Not That|
#brands#food#grass-fed
Trump delays EPA refrigerant rules, touts grocery savings
business1 month ago

Trump delays EPA refrigerant rules, touts grocery savings

Trump announced a delay of two Biden-era EPA refrigerant rules aimed at cutting leaks and emissions from hydrofluorocarbons, saying the pause will save businesses and households more than $2.4 billion; it’s unclear how grocers would use those savings to lower prices, as the rules would have required upgrades and leak-detection systems, though large chains have been moving toward natural-refrigerant systems and food inflation remains driven by multiple factors.

via CNBC|
#business#epa#groceries
UK presses voluntary staple-price caps in exchange for deregulation
business1 month ago

UK presses voluntary staple-price caps in exchange for deregulation

The government is reportedly pressing supermarkets to voluntarily cap prices on staples (eggs, bread, milk) in return for deregulation, including eased packaging rules and delaying healthy-food rule changes; the plan has drawn criticism from retailers and industry groups, while Scotland's SNP pursues a similar policy and full details are awaited from the Treasury.

via BBC|
#business#groceries#price-cap
Amazon Now expands 30-minute grocery delivery to dozens more U.S. cities
retail2 months ago

Amazon Now expands 30-minute grocery delivery to dozens more U.S. cities

Amazon Now now offers thousands of items, from fresh groceries to essentials, delivered to your door in 30 minutes or less. It’s live in Atlanta, Dallas–Fort Worth, Philadelphia, and Seattle with plans to roll out to dozens more cities this year. Prime members pay $3.99 per order (non-Prime $13.99, with small-order fees); service runs 24/7 where available and uses strategically located fulfillment hubs to enable ultra-fast delivery, complementing Prime Air drone, Same‑Day Delivery, and other fast options.

via About Amazon|
#amazon-now#delivery#fast-delivery