The ingenious grocery tip that's putting up to an extra $100 in Aussies' pockets every week!
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These days, many of us are feeling the pinch of the skyrocketing cost of living. With energy bills on the rise and petrol costs hitting record highs, our grocery budget has become yet another crucial aspect where we need to find ways to save some precious dollars.
Thankfully, it seems that an increasing number of savvy Aussie seniors are going back to good old-fashioned catalogue browsing to track down the best deals and promotions, and it's putting, on average, up to an extra $100 in their pockets every week!
According to a research study by ShopFully and Nielsen, nearly two-thirds of Aussies are planning their grocery shop in advance by browsing both digital and paper catalogues.
This way, they can compare prices, find the best promotions and deals, and plan their visits accordingly.
It appears that catalogues have become a popular source of information for many Aussie shoppers, with one in two saying they turn to catalogues before heading in-store. Additionally, 66 per cent of the surveyed group browse digital catalogues at least once a week.
Brendan Straw, ShopFully's country manager of Australia, says that Aussie shoppers are becoming increasingly savvy when it comes to how they spend their money.
'As shoppers continue to feel the cost-of-living pinch, the 'budget-conscious shopper' has become the everyday Australian,' Straw said.
'Consumers who approach spending with a tactical plan having done their research to compare prices can significantly reduce their weekly grocery shop, saving upwards of $50-$100 a week.'
The research also found that 71 per cent of Aussies now seek out the cheapest option while grocery shopping, opting for home-brand or on-sale items. Meanwhile, 67 per cent have stopped buying products altogether due to the impact of price hikes.
So, what else can be done to help us save even more on groceries? Some resourceful shoppers on a popular forum website are sharing their creative ideas.
One user mentioned they had devised an 'inflation diet' to take some advantage of cost variations, which includes meat, nuts, oils, and coffee.
They commented, 'Most of this is from ALDI and Coles. I rarely shop at Woolies as the prices make my eyes water. I rarely eat packaged snack foods now, not by choice but by telling myself things like “You could buy meat for that price!”'
Others have shared tips such as freezing herbs with vinegar to extend their shelf life, buying meat from the local butcher, using dried legumes to bulk up meals, and stocking up on meat and pantry items at Costco.
So, if you're looking to get ahead of the rising cost of living, then make sure you read through catalogues and shop around to find the best deals. Who knows, you, too, could be keeping an extra $50 in your pocket every week!
Got any more shopping tips and tricks to share? Drop them in the comments section below! We're always on the lookout for some extra advice from fellow shoppers. Don't be shy, we'd love to hear from you!
Thankfully, it seems that an increasing number of savvy Aussie seniors are going back to good old-fashioned catalogue browsing to track down the best deals and promotions, and it's putting, on average, up to an extra $100 in their pockets every week!
According to a research study by ShopFully and Nielsen, nearly two-thirds of Aussies are planning their grocery shop in advance by browsing both digital and paper catalogues.
This way, they can compare prices, find the best promotions and deals, and plan their visits accordingly.
Aussies are changing their grocery shopping habits to save money. Credit: Unsplash/atoms.
It appears that catalogues have become a popular source of information for many Aussie shoppers, with one in two saying they turn to catalogues before heading in-store. Additionally, 66 per cent of the surveyed group browse digital catalogues at least once a week.
Brendan Straw, ShopFully's country manager of Australia, says that Aussie shoppers are becoming increasingly savvy when it comes to how they spend their money.
'As shoppers continue to feel the cost-of-living pinch, the 'budget-conscious shopper' has become the everyday Australian,' Straw said.
'Consumers who approach spending with a tactical plan having done their research to compare prices can significantly reduce their weekly grocery shop, saving upwards of $50-$100 a week.'
The research also found that 71 per cent of Aussies now seek out the cheapest option while grocery shopping, opting for home-brand or on-sale items. Meanwhile, 67 per cent have stopped buying products altogether due to the impact of price hikes.
So, what else can be done to help us save even more on groceries? Some resourceful shoppers on a popular forum website are sharing their creative ideas.
One user mentioned they had devised an 'inflation diet' to take some advantage of cost variations, which includes meat, nuts, oils, and coffee.
They commented, 'Most of this is from ALDI and Coles. I rarely shop at Woolies as the prices make my eyes water. I rarely eat packaged snack foods now, not by choice but by telling myself things like “You could buy meat for that price!”'
Others have shared tips such as freezing herbs with vinegar to extend their shelf life, buying meat from the local butcher, using dried legumes to bulk up meals, and stocking up on meat and pantry items at Costco.
So, if you're looking to get ahead of the rising cost of living, then make sure you read through catalogues and shop around to find the best deals. Who knows, you, too, could be keeping an extra $50 in your pocket every week!
Got any more shopping tips and tricks to share? Drop them in the comments section below! We're always on the lookout for some extra advice from fellow shoppers. Don't be shy, we'd love to hear from you!
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