Family of 3 killed in attack
Flags lowered to half-mast
'Taken far too soon'
Health Canada recalls
Unsafe sex products seized
Trump's message to Canada
Bracing for severe weather
Israel security chief change
Star QB skips ceremony
Election day markets mixed
Wall Street drifts higher
Agent Orange battle rages
Could Rose be reinstated?
Vees playoff series schedule
Vees heading to finals
John Cleese tried LSD at 65
Cannes unveils film jury
Hackman autopsy results
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.
Have an opinion? Send it to [email protected]
