"According to the report, Market Basket - despite its continued family power struggle over its ownership - stood out for its low prices and favorable ratings for quality. Market Basket was one of the area's top-scoring chains for the quality of its produce and meat, and its prices were 15% lower than the average at all the stores the surveyors shopped."
"ALDI, the German-based discounter, stood out for its low prices, which were 28% below the all-store average. ALDI's per-unit prices were even as low as BJ's and Costco's. The report explains that the low prices are due to the store's small format, lowering overhead costs, and its ability to carry its own brands and limited items. Meanwhile, 79% of survey respondents also rated Trader Joe's as "superior" for "overall quality." The store prices were about the same as those at Wegmans and Shaw's."
ALDI's prices were 28% below the all-store average and its per-unit costs matched BJ's and Costco. Market Basket's prices were 15% lower than the all-store average and the chain scored among the top for produce and meat quality despite an ongoing family ownership power struggle. Wegmans earned 81% judged "superior" overall and kept competitive prices—similar to Shaw's, 3% lower than Stop & Shop, and 17% lower than Whole Foods—while remaining pricier than Walmart, Market Basket, and Price Rite. Trader Joe's received 79% "superior" overall. Roche Bros and Whole Foods paired high quality with prices about 17–18% above average.
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