"The weekly chore of driving to the store, pushing a cart down all of the aisles while trying to remember exactly what you need - and also keeping an eye out for the best deals - these are things of the past. Nowadays, one can easily punch a grocery list into their phone on a Sunday morning before even getting out of bed, and just a few hours later the weekly shop simply shows up at the doorstep."
"Many consumers are struggling to keep up with the ever-increasing cost of food, and these effects are magnified by the use of grocery delivery apps. There are a number of reasons behind it, but in most cases online grocery shoppers spend significantly more than those in the store. These services come with obvious additional expenses like subscription fees, delivery fees, and tips for shoppers and delivery drivers, but many of the increased costs for users of these apps are actually hidden from the consumer."
Grocery prices in the U.S. have risen steadily for five years, causing record-high costs for staples like beef, eggs, and dairy. Consumers are struggling to keep up with rising food prices, and grocery delivery apps amplify these effects. Online shoppers typically spend more than in-store shoppers due to subscription fees, delivery fees, and tips for shoppers and drivers. Many increased costs on apps are hidden from consumers, and products on apps often carry higher prices than in-store. In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill that would require disclosure when online prices differ from in-store prices.
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