Shoppers Are Changing Habits to Fight High Grocery Prices

Sunday, May 04, 2025

44% of shoppers say they are switching to store brands to offset rising costs, a recent survey finds.

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... From swapping name brands for generics to ditching impulse buys, Americans are changing the way they shop for groceries.

A LendingTree survey found 88% of shoppers have adjusted their grocery habits in response to rising prices, and experts say those small shifts may actually make a big impact.

Kandyce Thornton is one of them. The Cleveland mom of three says her grocery bill feels heavier each week, especially with growing boys. ...

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-05-04 01:38 AM | Reply

I used to work for a company, Ralcorp (they were acquired by Conagra), that makes many of private label foods you find at various grocers. We often had what we called co-pack lines. This was where we'd package the exact same product only in the name brand packaging. I never thought it was a secret but some people are surprised when they learn that there is no difference between some name brands from the store brand.

#2 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2025-05-04 04:31 PM | Reply

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#4 | Posted by northguy3 at 2025-05-04 07:58 PM | Reply

This is not "fighting high grocery prices".

This is bowing and saying "thank you, sir, may I have another".

#5 | Posted by Angrydad at 2025-05-05 03:39 PM | Reply

LOL. There is no inflation (net of wage growth) under Trump after 35% grocery price inflation under Biden and you dipshits are whining prices are not falling fast enough. In fact, wage growth under Trump has given Americans an increase in disposable income just like in his 1st term. If we look at the core products like eggs and gas - wholesale prices for eggs are way down and retail is starting to follow. Oil is $57 per barrel and OPEC is increasing volumes - gas will drop (except for California). With the low energy prices and increasing wages, the cost of goods will finally become affordable again for average Americans. All the liberals have is fear monger over 'future inflation - trust me bro' that they repeat over and over again.

#6 | Posted by ScottS at 2025-05-05 07:06 PM | Reply

@#5 ... This is not "fighting high grocery prices".

This is bowing and saying "thank you, sir, may I have another". ...

In a way, I agree.

The grocery shoppers are not complaining about the high grocery prices (yet).

But, on the other hand ...

The shoppers are changing their shopping patterns as a result of Pres Trump's apparent abandonment of his pledge to bring down grocery prices on day one of his term.

So, how many of his "Day One" pledges has he abandoned?

#7 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-05-05 07:45 PM | Reply

So, how many of his "Day One" pledges has he abandoned?

Did he do anything useful on "Day One"?

#8 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-05-05 07:47 PM | Reply

"#8 | Posted by REDIAL"

Consumer prices were down in March in absolute terms and overall prices - net of wage growth - has been negative since he was sworn in. So, promises made / promises kept. Maybe you are just sad because you are seeing the opposite trend up in Canada.

#9 | Posted by ScottS at 2025-05-05 07:53 PM | Reply

@#8 ... Did he do anything useful on "Day One"? ...

Well, has the Russia unprovoked invasion of Ukraine ended and he promised?

#10 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-05-05 08:04 PM | Reply