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Nov 14, 2023 · Outlet grocery stores—aka salvage groceries or food liquidators—buy up food that’s almost expired, dented, or otherwise imperfect and sell it to you at a large discount.
- Jeff Somers
- Do Consumers Really Save?
- Is The Quality The same?
- Is It Worth The Drive?
- How to Really Save at Outlets
So, are outlet stores really cheaper? Let’s dig into some pros and cons: Pro:Usually, consumers do score a discount at outlet stores. (Cha-ching.) It’s sometimes right there on the tag—a retail price and then the satisfying slash through and sale price. So, if you don’t want to pay top retail price on items, then the outlets might be worth it. Cons...
Next, let’s talk about what you’re paying for. Because sometimes cheap means cost—and sometimes it means quality. Pro:Some outlet stores offer the exact same products, brands and quality of regular-priced stores. Maybe they had an overstock situation. Maybe the item is now off-season. In these cases, you can get a discounted, high-quality item! Con...
Let’s wrap up our pros and cons list by talking about transportation. Pro:Outlet malls have come and gone with popularity. Used to be, you had to drive to nearly the middle of nowhere to find one. Then they moved to more popular bustling city locations. Now, they’re kind of dying off again. If an outlet mall is near where you’re already going to be...
So, if you’ve weighed the pros and cons of outlet shopping and you’ve decided it’s a good money-saving move for you, use these three tips to make sure you’re saving:
May 24, 2019 · With warehouse store-like prices without membership fees, I can see why Grocery Outlet has such loyal customers. With limited varieties and no in-store deli or bakery, though,...
- Henry Blodget
- Produce. Our family eats a lot of produce. Prices can add up, especially for organic produce and out-of-season items. My kids love star fruit, a hard-to-find favorite, but one of the first places I check is Grocery Outlet to see if it's in stock.
- Local Foods. I like supporting local food growers when we can, so I appreciate that I can find local foods at my Grocery Outlet. On a recent visit, I found local potatoes and wine from a local winery available on the shelves.
- Snack Food. It's smack dab in the middle of lunch packing season at our house, but to be honest, it seems like we are always in the middle of lunch packing season.
- Home Goods. You really never know what you'll find, but on a recent trip, I found amazing boho printed rugs for under $10, potted plants at more than half the price of my local home store, and huge ceramic pots you'd find elsewhere for three times the price.
Oct 23, 2021 · Overall, Grocery Outlet prices clock in anywhere from 40% to 70% lower than other markets. To ensure you get the most bang for your buck, just remember to look at the sell-by, use-by, and freeze-by dates on all fresh items in particular. That goes double if you plan to stock up.
Sep 27, 2021 · It seems that Grocery Outlet is cheaper across multiple shopping categories. More specifically, Grocery Outlet is cheaper in the beverages, baking goods, dairy, dry goods, and personal care categories. Aldi is cheaper in the canned goods, frozen foods, and cleaners section.
Oct 27, 2023 · Understand why Grocery Outlet is so cheap. Learn about its business model, is it a good model, and if it’s really good to shop at Grocery Outlet stores.
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