Jeff Campbell

Hi! I'm Jeff Campbell. I was a leader for Whole Foods Market for over 2 decades. I worked in 9 stores in 4 states, not counting the hundred-plus stores I've assisted in other ways. I was a Global All-Star, a Gold Pen Winner, and won Top-10 Store (company-wide) 3 times in addition to Best New Store (company-wide). Click Here to learn more about me. Click Here to learn more about my site. Editorial Policies.

Can You Eat Salmon Raw from the Grocery Store?

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If you enjoy eating sushi or sashimi, you know that it’s made from sushi-grade raw fish. This has some people wondering what exactly is “sushi-grade” fish, and can you eat salmon raw from the grocery store? Yes, you can eat salmon raw from high-quality grocery stores if it’s been previously frozen. “Sushi grade” doesn’t have … Read more

ShopRite vs. Aldi: Which Is Better?

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Aldi can be found on every list of America’s cheapest grocery stores and focus on providing super low prices on their own brand of groceries as opposed to national brands. ShopRite also has low prices and offers a lot of coupons too. But let’s compare ShopRite vs. Aldi. ShopRite vs. Aldi – Aldi is as … Read more

Instacart vs. Mercato: Which Is Better for Grocery Delivery?

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Grocery delivery services are all the rage these days. Instacart is the big name in grocery delivery or pickup. But what about Mercato?  Are they as good? So let’s compare – Instacart vs. Mercato. Here is what I discovered from my research: Instacart vs. Mercato, Instacart is better overall for grocery delivery. Though their prices … Read more

ShopRite vs. Trader Joe’s – Which Is Better?

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Trader Joe’s is one of America’s most popular grocery stores. They are known for some of the lowest prices in the grocery industry. ShopRite, although more regional, is one of Trader Joe’s biggest competitors. So let’s compare ShopRite vs. Trader Joe’s. Shoprite vs. Trader Joe’s? Trader Joe’s is one of the least expensive grocery stores; … Read more

How Do Supermarkets Recycle Plastic Bags?

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Even if you typically use reusable grocery bags, chances are you have more than a few plastic grocery bags lying around. I know I occasionally drop mine off at the grocery store’s plastic bag recycling bin, but how do supermarkets recycle plastic bags? Many supermarkets recycle plastic bags, along with other plastic film items. These … Read more

ShopRite vs. Acme: Which Is Better?

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ShopRite is known for reasonably priced groceries and a lot of promotions and discounts. Acme, now owned by Albertsons is another low-priced grocer. So let’s look at the pros and cons of both: ShopRite vs. Acme Comparing ShopRite vs. Acme, Acme, now owned by Albertsons, has been around much longer. It offers a larger selection … Read more

How Do Supermarkets Protect Stolen Goods?

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Most shoplifted items are small and expensive, and grocery stores have very thin profit margins. This means that any loss is significant. So how do supermarkets protect stolen goods? Well-trained employees are the number one way used by grocery stores to protect stolen goods. But grocery stores can’t rely solely on employees. They also use … Read more

ShopRite vs. Walmart: Which Is Better for Groceries?

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Neither ShopRite nor Walmart are fancy grocery stores. Both grocers are known for no-frills, low priced products in a fairly generic setting. But is one better, cheaper, or more convenient than the other? Today, we’ll examine ShopRite vs. Walmart: which is better for groceries? Comparing ShopRite vs. Walmart, ShopRite is known for its better quality … Read more

Is Wegmans Expensive? [Price Comparison with Whole Foods]

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There are some stores out there that just have a good reputation, and then you start wondering about them. I’ve heard really good things about Wegmans, and it got me wondering – is Wegmans expensive? Is Wegmans expensive? Yes. They are generally 9% more expensive than Whole Foods Market and significantly above Walmart. They do, … Read more