I am a retired Senior VP.in the retail sector. Over the years as economies shifted you had to become very creative in helping to reduce costs. Since my retirement in 1996 I have found many ways to reduce household expenses,specifically in food purchases.
In all of these analysis of where the best buys are found I have yet to here the name "Aldi". This is a large discount food chain that is all over the world. Just for a few every day prices. examples: Eggs .97 per dozen.vs store $ 2.19 Soups large cans of all types $ 1.39 vs stores like A&P, Shop-rite, Path Mark which all are over $ 2.00, Bread "Wheat" $ 1.09 per.. VS. Store brands $ over $ 2.00 Cereals many brands savings over $ 1.50 per item. this is just a few items where folks could save $ 100's every year.
For my fruits and veg's I shop at a discounter Corrato's in Paterson/Clifton NJ sells all of there produce at prices at minimal 50-100% lower than the traditional food stores Example: Red Pepers in traditional stores run from $ 2.50 per pound to $ 3.99 lb. Most times I buy red pepers for $ 1.00 per lb. Tomatoes normally $ .69-.99 per lb. vs store prices of $ 1.29 to $ 1.49 lb. I could go on and on.
When shopping at Cosco you are not getting a deal on most items. They make things look so good and your buying most of the time more than you need. You must buy in large quanties.
Seems to me that today's society doesn't have time (so they say) to look to save money. All you hear is complaints as to how much things cost. If everyone was utilizing their time better maybe you won't hear as many complaints. In trying to type on your Q& A form I found this to be very trying. The initial form doesn't give enough flexibility to see what one is writing. I hope that my ideas can be read.
Maybe someone will try my sugestion on how to save dollars for your every day family food budget.
I shop at ever place where I can get value for my dollar.
I was brough up in the 40's and I really no how to cut corners. I call it skining the cat.
Bill
