Choosing where to grocery shop out of all the possible supermarkets and stores can be a very personal decision. You must balance many considerations, such as price, quality, freshness, selection, and convenience.
Whether you're looking for a place to cherry-pick the sales, find some special ingredients, or you're ready to ditch your trusty old supermarket for something different, here are nine alternatives to consider and one you should avoid.
Warehouse Clubs (Such as Bj’s, Costco, and Sam’s Club)
For those with large families or great storage, warehouse clubs can offer great pricing and variety, with all the traditional departments and then some.
Big-Box Department Stores (Such as Target and Walmart)
With weekly ads chock full of deals, they offer price match guarantees (which may require a bit of legwork to obtain), shopping convenience, and store credit card deals.
With easy-to-compare prices and an enormous selection, shopping online for home delivery from Amazon is a breeze, including some otherwise hard-to-find ingredients.