"Currently, Kroger is the second-largest grocery store chain in the U.S., while Albertsons is the fourth-largest. Together, the company will control 11.8% of the U.S. grocery business, behind only Walmart (WMT), with a commanding lead at 17.1%.
I live in Canada, where three grocery store chains: Loblaw Companies (LBLCF), Empire Company (EMLAF), and Metro (MTRAF), control approximately 60% of grocery retail. Costco and Walmart are in fourth and fifth spots at 9% and 8%, respectively.
The Canadian consumer has been quick to blame these three grocery store chains for price gouging, leading to record profits at a time when consumers can least afford it.
In my experience, except for Walmart and Costco, bigger is not better when it comes to prices. "
I find the Great Value brand items at Walmart to offer great prices.
https://www.walmart.com/browse/shop-by-brand/great-value/3734780_7455738_5413535
PERSONALLY, I DO 'BLEVE I'D STARVE TO DEATH, BEFORE I'D SHOP AT WALMART.
I QUIT SHOPPING KROGER, WHEN THEY WENT "WOKE".
Jean
I thought you lived in Ohio.
Have you moved after your unfortunate medical issue?
John
MORNIN', JOHN
I STILL LIVE WHERE I'VE LIVED FOR THE PAST 45+ YEARS. THE "POISON NUT" STATE. LOL (MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE BUCKEYE STATE, YA KNOW? I KNOW YA DO. )
I DO HOPE YER DOIN' GOOD