New data from Kroger indicates that people aren't holding back on major purchases.
Food prices are still high. However, new research from the Food Industry Association shows that consumers are increasingly adaptable.
Trader Joe’s and H-E-B earned the highest satisfaction scores scores across retail segments in 2021, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index. Rounding out the
top 10 grocery retailers were Aldi, Costco Wholesale, Wegmans Food Markets, Publix Super Markets, Sam’s Club, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Hy-Vee and Kroger. Meanwhile, Costco, Nordstrom,
Kohl’s, Sam’s Club and Target finished tops for department and discount stores.
March was the biggest ever month for supermarket sales. "Campaign" is reporting on Kantar figures that show sales were up 20% year-on-year as customers stocked up on food as Britain went into lockdown
over COVID-19.
Grocery deliveries are up a little, but frightened consumers are ordering fewer online meals as the economy takes a huge hit.
Supermarket sales are down for the first time in three years as the success of last year's hot summer and World Cup fades, "Sky News" reports.