Almost two-thirds of Canadians say they have switched their primary grocery store in the past year to score better deals. A customer shops for produce at a grocery store In Toronto on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston CANADAHALIFAX news Canadians’ grocery shopping habits increasingly driven by discounts and deals: report by admin 22 فبراير، 2024 written by admin 22 فبراير، 2024 115 CITYnews halifax / By The Canadian Press HALIFAX — Almost two-thirds of Canadians say they have switched their primary grocery store in the past year to score better deals. A new survey by Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab and marketing insights firm Caddle found that almost 30 per cent of respondents exclusively choose their grocery stores based on in-store discounts and promotions. While in-store, the report found that almost 60 per cent of Canadians consistently seek discounted food products, with preferences for discounts on expiring or clearance items. The study “underscores the importance for retailers to strategically prioritize discounting initiatives to remain competitive in an increasingly dynamic market,” said Sylvain Charlebois, director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab, in the report. According to the survey, which was conducted through Caddle’s platform, flyers remain the most common way for shoppers to discover discounts, followed by mobile apps and in-store signs. “Discounts play a significant role in in-store selection and product purchases, with percentage discounts and loyalty rewards proving particularly attractive,” the report said. “Therefore, grocery stores stand to benefit from prioritizing these types of promotions.” Loblaw-owned stores are the top destination for discounted food, the survey found, followed by Walmart and Costco. The report said that fresh produce is the most-purchased discounted item, followed closely by meat products, packaged and canned goods, baked goods and dairy products. The report also found that while food-rescue apps like Flashfood or Too Good To Go are gaining popularity, almost 58 per cent of shoppers have never tried them. But among shoppers who have tried these apps, 95.1 per cent said they would recommend them to others. The primary motivation for using these apps was to save money. The use of these apps highlights a growing market for “technology-driven savings” in grocery, the report said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 21, 2024. The Canadian Press 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail admin previous post Halifax MP suggests moving Canada Post’s sorting facility to make way for new housing next post Rise in community fridges in Atlantic Canada sign of government support falling short You may also like كارني تعهّد بتوحيد بلد منقسم من أجل مواجهة... 29 أبريل، 2025 احتفاظ الليبراليين بقيادة كارني بالسلطة في أوتاوا 29 أبريل، 2025 Liberals complete the sweep of Halifax-area ridings 29 أبريل، 2025 Province updates school code of conduct amid rise... 29 أبريل، 2025 Liberals make gains in Nova Scotia amid tight... 29 أبريل، 2025 RMCP search for missing Lower Sackville woman 26 أبريل، 2025 Canadians at pope’s funeral say ceremony reflected his... 26 أبريل، 2025 2alarm blaze decimates home in Middle Sackville 26 أبريل، 2025 Israeli airstrike kills 10 people, half of them... 26 أبريل، 2025 كارني يندّد بالحصار الغذائي الإسرائيلي على قطاع غزة 26 أبريل، 2025