On Apr 4, 9:29*am, (Fred/Libby Barclay) wrote:
> I received my Consumer Reports magazine yesterday, and it's all about
> grocery shopping and how to save.
>
> They surveyed 32,599 people and the rankings are based on service,
> perishables (quality of meat and produce), price and cleanliness.
>
> They have 59 stores listed, with the highest overall score being 87 out
> of 100, and the lowest being 64.
>
> The top ten~
>
> 1. Wegmans
> 2. Trader Joe's
> 3. Publix
> 4. Raley's
> 5. Harris-Teeter
> 6. Fareway
> 7. Costco
> 8. Whole Foods
> 9. Market Basket
>
> The bottom ten~
>
> 49. Pick 'n Save
> 50. Dominick's
> 51. Tops Markets
> 52. Pathmark
> 53. Food Lion
> 54. Giant
> 55. Winn-Dixie
> 56. Walmart Supercenter
> 57. Shaw's
> 58. A&P
> 59. Waldbaum's
>
> I thought it was interesting how low Walmart scored. *People must shop
> there even though they hate it!
>
> Libby

Where are these Wegmans?

I was recently in a Winn Dixie - was surprised at the overall
atmosphere, prices, and a guy actually went in back to find me some
fresh spinach.

Regardless of price differences, I still tend to go to the market
nearest me. Time and gas are still a factor for me.

I laughed at CR's tips for saving money - maybe I read ti wrong, but
at no point did they simply say to cook as close to scratch as
possible.
My grocery expenses so far this year are LOWER than it was same time
last year.