So Ad Match had minimal usage yet significant impact at checkout? Does not compute.“Over time, we have seen minimal usage of our ad match program, while at the same time the program has been causing delays at the checkout,” a spokesperson told Global News in an email.
I doubt WMT will change their mind, especially since they had scrapped this same price match program in the US about a year ago.
Think about it this way. When No Frills has their annual $1/12 corn deals, do you want to be fighting with everyone, or go to Wal-Mart and PM to get the same price?PointsHubby wrote: ↑ Fresh Fruits & Vegetables do present more of a challenge
But it’s still do able
First, buy seasonal as much as possible
Second...
Most people just don’t know how to store their fresh items to maximize freshness & longevity
People today waste far too much food ...
Due to lack of knowledge ... laziness & convenience
It’s truly shameful
* Personally ... I only buy fresh items every 2 or 3 weeks
And hearty winter fruits & veggies ... every 4 to 6 weeks
Proper prep & storage ... and that’s all I need
Example ... can even get tender lettuces to last that long c/o the use of paper towel
I'm using that as an example only. Replace corn with your favourite deal.lecale wrote: ↑ Does Walmart have a huge load of fresh corn though? I'd go to No Frills and fight with the corn huskers. It used to be our Walmart had a cop car flashing its cherries out front every time I went but now the staff is all Southeast Asian and the service is impeccable and fully cheery but I really wish we could get rid of the language barrier because if there are 5 of them discussing my coupon in not English I need to be cut in. There is indeed no tax on margarine.
No Frills for the win.
Neither
You're missing the point. With that mentality why buy any produce at a store?PointsHubby wrote: ↑ Neither
When it comes to Ears of Corn ... hard to beat the Quality, Freshness, and Price often found thru buying at a Farmer’s Gate ...
Picked this morning ... cooked this evening
Actually, just last week. It wasn't Walmart though.
I don't see that happening, Loblaws (No Frills) and Empire(Freshco) will more likely use price matching as weapon against Walmart.johnb56789 wrote: ↑ I will say I haven't heard anything from my store yet. But I was told by my management that If Walmart does stop Price Matching, Loblaw (RCSS and No Frills) may be close behind. Apparently for the last year they've (Loblaw and Walmart) have been playing chicken with each other to see who will end it first and the potential backlash from it. If I hear anything from my end, I will update everyone here.
Deal hunting RFDers bashing price matching, do you see the irony?dollarsign wrote: ↑ I really hope it is stopped (No offence to you OP).
Nothing worse than standing behind someone who suddenly pulls out a stack of flyers to price-match every item in their cart.
Good Riddance.
Give the business to the place that advertised the special instead! Stop inconveniencing everybody standing behind you...
I can see your point. But I have never price-matched groceries.
Loblaws vs Freshco makes no sense. Loblaws has only 3 or 4 "member pricing"" deals per week---anybody looking to save on groceries doesn't shop at Loblaws. Freshco is a discounter competing with No Frills, Food Basics and Walmart,.lecale wrote: ↑ Loblaw can shield their specials by offering member pricing. Is Freshco going to price match member pricing or the "everybody" price that is a buck more? I noticed the other day that Loblaws is offering fancy Listerine for a buck cheaper than absolutely anywhere else anytime ... if you are a PCO member. They have a really strong SAP implementation so they have a really good big picture. They are in a good position to strategize.
OTOH if you Google "Empire grocery SAP" the first result mentions something about an "ERP debacle." Loblaws is hitting its stride and Empire is ... probably not so far ahead in the game. The only thing they have going for them is you can cash in Air Miles for LCBO vouchers. PC Optimum lets you build huge bank and end up with $500 to blow at Christmas. You cannot earn like that with Air Miles but you can get a < $10 bottle of wine to feel better about that and earn Air Miles at the LCBO too. It's gamblers vs. winos, sorry Loblaw will win this one because there are more gamblers than winos.
You're missing out on big savings.dollarsign wrote: ↑ I can see your point. But I have never price-matched groceries.
As an original RFD'er, I used to pricematch at Staples in the days of 50% difference:
Yes, give me the Logitech speakers you hid away in the back room for 50% off...
Yes, I'd like one of the printers you hid on the top shelf for 50% off...
Ya, I want that keyboard you put behind your counter, for 50% off...
I understand your point. I just shop differently than you.
To save time at the cash, before I go to the store I take screenshots of all the price matches on Flipp, then at cash I can quickly show the screenshots and avoid having to navigate through the Flipp app.dollarsign wrote: ↑ I really hope it is stopped (No offence to you OP).
Nothing worse than standing behind someone who suddenly pulls out a stack of flyers to price-match every item in their cart.
Good Riddance.
Give the business to the place that advertised the special instead! Stop inconveniencing everybody standing behind you...
Sure you can. it takes some planning. You have to know how much you're going to need for a few weeks. Meats are easily freezable. Fruits and vegatables can be chosen based on how long they last in the fridge, and for those that only last about a week, you can supliment those with frozen vegatables after running out of fresh. Bakery item and bread also freeze very well, and standard packaged breads (with preservatives) last 2 to 3 weeks at room temperature before going stale (and even then are still safe to eat). Potatoes and onions can last several months, and rice and canned goods last practically an indefinite amount of time.
