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The Guardian

Supermarket convenience stores ‘charge up to 21% more than their larger branches’



Which? study of 42 popular items such as pasta and milk revealed price difference even greater for loyalty card membersShopping at a local convenience store can cost you up to a fifth more than buying the same items at larger branches of the supermarket chains who own them, according to a new study – with the difference even greater for loyalty scheme members.Which? compared the cost of 42 popular grocery items – from cheese and pasta to blueberries and ice-cream – on three occasions in June and July at the largest supermarket-branded convenience chains – Morrisons Daily, Sainsbury’s Local and Tesco Express – against prices at their full-sized supermarkets. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/sep/21/supermarket-convenience-stores-charge-up-to-21-more-than-their-larger-branches

Author : Sarah Butler

Publish date : 2024-09-21 05:00:33

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