Grocery shoppers are trading down to lower-priced retailers, report finds

It's not shameful, it's savvy: The shoppers redefining how to save money on groceries

Grocery prices got you down? Learn how to cut your food bill with NPR’s 4-part newsletter. Sign up here for budgeting tips, meal planning and more.BELLMAWR, N.J. — When Rachel Negro-Henderson started shopping at Aldi regularly during the pandemic — a change her family made when her husband lost his income as a crew coach — she’d sometimes have awkward run-ins with acquaintances.“People would not want to talk about why they were here, like it was…

Grocery shoppers are trading down to lower-priced retailers, report finds

Rather than just seeking cheaper brands, more shoppers are planning to switch retailers entirely, opting for less expensive stores, Alvarez & Marsal found.

Budget-conscious shoppers are feeding a boom in discount groceries

Many facing economic pressures and frustrations have begun shopping at budget grocery stores and warehouse clubs in lieu of traditional supermarkets, with priorities shifting in pursuit of good deals.