Whole Foods has a bit of a bad reputation, particularly among the budget-conscious. The chain isn't exactly nicknamed 'Whole Paycheck' for nothing. There's a good reason to skip their specialty cheeses, too. Here's why.
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Discount grocery chain Aldi is beloved worldwide for its great deals, high-quality private label products, and no-frills shopping experience. What's the story behind the store's name?
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The checkout aisle of the grocery store is where you'll typically find the impulse buys — things the store would love for you to throw into your cart at the last minute to increase the purchase price. You might grab a few candy bars, some gum, a bottle of soda, magazines, or gift cards.
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The company just announced that samples will be returning to Costco in June. What will that look like?
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If you've ever tried vegan cheese, then chances are you know not all dairy-free cheeses are created delicious. Some vegan cheese substitutes don't taste even close to the real thing, but the best alternatives you can find at Whole Foods are worth the price, and hit the spot.
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Aldi's boozy June Finds line-up is the perfect sidekick to your summertime kick-back. All you need is the ice cubes. The company is known for totally fun and affordable seasonal items, so this summer's drink line-up is obviously amazing.
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However, guessing Costco's five best-selling items is about as unlikely as being to finish a 4-foot tall glass of wine without passing out, as some of them are also rather unlikely. Costco's fifth-most popular item can't actually be found inside the store at all, but rather out in the parking lot.
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Whether you're hitting the beach or packing a picnic basket for you and your quarantine bubble peeps, you're definitely going to want to check out Aldi's June Finds, especially all of the frozen treats everyone's sure to be stocking up on.
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One Aldi in North Sydney, Australia has begun to offer toilet paper, sugar, and self-rising flour in bulk quantities and in their Special Buy section. Why did they do that?
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Costco's bakery just released a fresh apple pastry that's good news for McDonald's apple pie fans, as it looks surprisingly similar to that tasty treat you'll find at the Golden Arches.
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Throughout the COVID-19 epidemic, while restaurants, bars, movie theaters, even schools, and offices all shut their doors and conducted their business either remotely or not at all, grocery stores stayed open for business. The Washington Post reveals how at-risk grocery store employees really are.
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Walking into a dollar store can cost you a lot more than you might expect, and there are certain tricks the store uses to make that happen. Though many might wonder just how dollar stores make money, the answer goes well beyond low prices on food and other products.
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Shoppers' picks for the top retailers in terms of their response to the coronavirus pandemic may not be what you'd expect. Despite commonly hearing gripes about the online shipping giant Amazon, it turns out that a new survey found that shoppers rate the Amazon experience best.
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For many years, Costco members enjoyed croissants with the traditional crescent shape and rounded ends. That is until recently. Costco has made a change to its croissants, and people have most definitely noticed (via Reddit). The new Costco croissants are no longer rounded, but straight in shape.
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In the age of the pandemic, plenty of things have changed, and even mundane tasks like grocery shopping look a lot different than they used to. Grocery store salad bars are likely empty under new safety protocols, but one grocer got creative with repurposing theirs.
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Aldi has a lot of canned foods, but not all of them are great. These are the Aldi canned foods worth putting in your cart and the ones you should leave out.
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A lot of big box retailers have great price-matching programs and generous customer service policies for customers who are overcharged or provided with the wrong item. However, customers are likely in luck if they happen to be undercharged at Costco.
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While we'd never think of diluting a really wonderful bottle of wine with ice, Aldi actually recommends that you serve its latest summer-inspired wine releases over ice. Besides, there's nothing quite a good as slowly sipping a chilled bottle over ice while you lounge by the pool all day long.
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Some members have openly refused to comply with Costco's mask policy, as seen in a video that has gone viral with over six million views on Twitter. The clip, shot by an irate Costco shopper, shows a store employee calmly, but firmly telling the man filming that he must put on a mask or leave.
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Last summer, a change was made to Walmart's dress code that may not have been noticed if you didn't closely study the apparel of the person who was ringing up your purchase.
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From needing a quarter to use a shopping cart to some of their amazing deals and exclusive food finds, there's a lot to like at your local Aldi. While we love spotting some of their new products on the shelves when we shop, sometimes a heads-up in advance is nice.
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While practices like limited hours, bare-bones staffing, and savvy operation decisions have long been a part of Aldi's well-documented money saving strategies, the company has also made headlines for its pandemic-related generosity, such as employee wage hikes to reward frontline workers.
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Thanks to the coronavirus, April 2020 will go down in U.S. economic history as one of the worst months the country has ever experienced. Just as the pandemic has created losers, though, it has also created winners. Walmart is one of those winners.
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The grocery delivery trend has surged in recent weeks as people stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But way before the internet — or even computers — milkmen brought milk, eggs, and other perishables to people's doorsteps. In the 21st century, milkmen were becoming a relic of the past.
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After spending the last two months finally giving grocery store workers the recognition they deserved for performing a service that truly is essential, Kroger very publicly embarrassed themselves by announcing that they'd be rescinding the $2 per hour "hero pay" that they'd instituted in March.
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America's retail industry may be getting hammered by the coronavirus, but there are a few companies that are thriving in spite of the gloom. The combined effect of job losses and staggering grocery price hikes around the country have given discount retailers like Aldi and Dollar General a boost.
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One Alaskan grocer is doing perhaps more than his part, by making the ultimate Costco run to keep his small town flush with essentials (via CNN). Toshua Parker owns Icy Strait Wholesale in Gustavus, which is a remote coastal community accessible by boat or plane. The closest Costco is 50 miles away.
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