Summary
A study by Consumer Reports found that Costco and BJ's Wholesale Club now offer lower average grocery prices than Walmart in the United States. The study compared prices across different grocery stores in six metropolitan areas, showing significant price differences among retailers.
Key Facts
- Consumer Reports compared grocery prices among various U.S. retailers.
- Costco and BJ's Wholesale Club had lower average prices than Walmart.
- Walmart was used as a baseline for price comparisons in the study.
- Lidl and Aldi also offered lower prices than Walmart, but by smaller margins.
- Some stores, like Target, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods, had higher average prices than Walmart.
- The study focused on matching identical or comparable food items across different stores.
- Grocers continue to compete on price, with consumers often shopping at multiple stores to save money.
