None of the retailers had the cheapest item in every category, but if it weren’t for my seemingly lucky week and Kroger card, Walmart would have.
Walmart got me the lowest-priced basket this time — though the savings weren’t as big as I’d expected, given that I specifically shopped the chain’s price-dropped items. Kroger really held its own in this battle.
Even so, I’d definitely keep an eye out for Walmart’s future rollbacks and Kroger’s weekly coupons and deals.
This particular price drop aside, I’ve often found competitive grocery prices at Walmart, and I appreciate how the chain’s rollbacks typically last at least a few weeks.
Since most of Kroger’s deals change weekly, I sometimes miss discounted prices before I even realize they’re available. Amazon’s prices seem to fluctuate fairly often.
In the end, the best value comes down to what groceries you need and the current deals available at each place when you buy them.
And, hey, I certainly wouldn’t complain if other retailers want to follow Walmart’s lead and drop more prices this summer.