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Inflation Drives Shoppers to Discount Apps and Stores

11/29/2025

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Consumers Seek Savings

Inflation pressures push consumers to use apps and discount grocery stores to save on food costs.
Experts say shoppers adapt by seeking discounted items and using price comparison tools like Flipp.
Misfits Market reports accelerated customer growth, signaling a shift toward budget-friendly options.
In Northern Colorado, Esh's grocery store saves shoppers money by selling surplus and slightly imperfect goods.

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Grocery Hours Adjustments

Many Arizona grocery stores will have reduced hours on Thanksgiving Day.
Fry’s Food Stores will operate from regular hours until 5 p.m., while Safeway and Albertsons will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WinCo Foods will close at 3 p.m. and reopen at 7 a.m. on November 28.
Whole Foods will open at 7 a.m. and close at 1 p.m., and AJ's Fine Foods will operate from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Walmart and Target will remain closed for the holiday.

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Historical Context

The Great Depression, triggered by the 1929 Wall Street crash, led to widespread economic hardship, with U.S. unemployment peaking at 25% by 1933. In response, consumers turned to discount grocery stores like A&P and Safeway for affordable options. This trend of frugality echoes today as inflation pressures drive shoppers to use apps and price comparison tools, reflecting a long-standing pattern of economic resilience.

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Consumers Seek Savings

Inflation pressures push consumers to use apps and discount grocery stores to save on food costs.
Experts say shoppers adapt by seeking discounted items and using price comparison tools like Flipp.
Misfits Market reports accelerated customer growth, signaling a shift toward budget-friendly options.
In Northern Colorado, Esh's grocery store saves shoppers money by selling surplus and slightly imperfect goods.

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