Jewel-Osco
Midwesterners beware! Jewel-Osco is a supermarket chain that lands on many lists of the most expensive grocery stores in the United States of America. Forbes magazine has even declared that the grocery store chain has become a bit smug, at least with its Chicago-area stores.
They argue that the chain’s stores aren’t updated. And many of them look dark and shabby and are poorly stocked and staffed by employees who seem like they’re overworked, under-inspired, and overall unhappy to be there.
Combine that with the high prices they have, and you should probably steer clear of this grocery store if you can.
I don’t shop in any of them .
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I agree that Acme is an expensive food store. However, they offer great produce & meats and the store near me is never too crowded; two incredibly important reasons I prefer to shop there
how about the least expensive in the Northeast
You are correct in saying that Whole Foods is one of the most expensive food stores to do your weekly shopping. However, their meats, cheeses, poultry and other select foods are much more superior than your Walmarts, Publix’s and other food stores.
Also, Whole Foods often have weekly specials on many of their food items-making a little cheaper to shop.
I live in Chicago, and to be fair, Jewel Osco is far from the most expensive grocery store in our area. Jewel has a robust (no fee) Rewards program with rotating weekly promotions. And regular (non-promo) shelf prices are competitive with other grocery stores here. P.S. I do not work for Jewel Osco. Just want to give them a shout-out.
Thank you for sharing your research. My regular grocery store isn’t on your list. Each time I shop, which is about every 4 or 5 days, the prices constantly rise. My last bill of $85.00 consisted of four plastic bags. The regular grocery items I purchase have increased by 2 dollars and a few items even more. I am spending 60 – 70 percent more on food each month.