Tag: groceries

Overwhelming Majority of U.S. Customers Love Shopping with Discounts

Shopping is pleasurable, as it boosts the levels of dopamine in our brains. However, it is most reasonable to buy things with a discount. According to recent studies, over 80 percent of American respondents admit that significant reductions inspire them to try new brands, and over two-thirds admit their purchases are often motivated by bargains. […]

What $29 A Week For Food Looks Like For Actual Low-Income People (And Not Gwyneth Paltrow)

Gwyneth Paltrow was tapped by Mario Batali to do the #FoodBankNYCChallenge and eat on $29 a week. She tweeted a picture of her groceries: This is what $29 gets you at the grocery store—what families on SNAP (i.e. food stamps) have to live on for a week. pic.twitter.com/OZMPA3nxij — Gwyneth Paltrow (@GwynethPaltrow) April 9, 2015 […]