Jeff Campbell 
Whole Foods is a successful supermarket chain and the world’s largest retailer of organic foods. ShopRite is another US grocery chain that is preferred for its low prices and big sales. However, it raises a debate as to which is better – Whole Foods vs ShopRite? When comparing Whole Foods vs ShopRite, Whole Foods is … Read more
Instacart is the #1 grocery store delivery company. The service is convenient and affordable, as they all kinds of groceries to your doorstep. But as a new customer, you might be wondering can Instacart deliver ice cream. Yes, Instacart does deliver ice cream in addition to all other types of frozen and refrigerated food items. … Read more
The so-called gig-economy is booming, and side hustles are becoming more common. However, if you were let go and are receiving unemployment benefits, it’s natural to wonder will working for Instacart will affect unemployment benefits? Working for Instacart will affect unemployment benefits in two ways. First, you will be categorized as a 1099 employee and … Read more
Working at a prominent grocery like Whole Foods has excellent benefits for full and part-time employees, as it opens multiple avenues for their future careers. But it also leaves many wondering is it hard to get hired at Whole Foods? Yes, it can be hard to get hired at Whole Foods. They typically get a … Read more
On a reduced or limited income, times can be tough without the support of SNAP and EBT cards. But home grocery delivery or pickup is often seen as a premium service. So Does Instacart take EBT? Instacart does take EBT cards and SNAP benefits at Aldi, Food Lion, and Publix stores in select states. Simply … Read more
If you’ve been at a job for any period of time, there is a chance you’ve accrued some paid time off (PTO). If it’s getting close to the end of the year, and your PTO doesn’t rollover, you definitely want to use it so you don’t lose it. But can you be fired for using … Read more
If you’re a Whole Foods shopper, you probably love natural, healthy foods. But you also know that they can be a bit pricey. You’ve heard about Sprouts and have heard that they may be cheaper. So is Sprouts better than Whole Foods? Sprouts Farmers Market stores are not as good of a store as Whole … Read more
Grocery shopping can be a hassle, especially if you have kids as my wife and I do. You can save yourself a lot of stress just ordering your groceries online. But if you’re a loyal shopper of Sprouts Farmers Market, you may have wondered does Sprouts have curbside pickup? I decided to check it out … Read more
Anyone who has ever worked a job has the occasional bad day. And we’ve also all seen those toxic employees who just always seem to complain maliciously. But as a boss, can you fire an employee for talking bad about the company? Yes, you can fire an employee for talking bad about the company if … Read more
Almost every person on the planet has to get a cake from the grocery store, at least a few times a year. But with so many options, I started to wonder which grocery store has the best cakes. Which grocery store has the best cakes? For a child’s 1st birthday, the free smash cake option … Read more
When bad storms come through, the power will inevitably go out. So what do supermarkets do when the power goes out? Do supermarkets have backup generators? Most larger supermarkets and grocery stores have backup generators to operate basic systems, cash registers & emergency lighting. They are usually not capable of running large refrigeration equipment. In … Read more
People often use the term grocery store and supermarket interchangeably. But there are some things in one that aren’t in the other. So what’s the difference between a grocery store and a supermarket? A grocery store is more specialized and not as large as a supermarket. Supermarkets have counters with butchers, hand-cut artisan cheeses, and … Read more
If you’ve ever considered owning a grocery store, work in one, or are just curious, you may have wondered how do grocery stores make money? As a general rule, grocery stores operate on a profit margin as low as 1-3%. So they make money by selling large quantities. They also try to minimize shrink (theft … Read more
Looking for a job, particularly your first job can be nerve-wracking. If you’re still in high school or newly graduated, a grocery store job can be an excellent first job. But what skills do you need to work in a grocery store? The grocery business requires the ability to work well with a variety of … Read more
I loved working in grocery stores. But when you’re first starting out, it’s not uncommon to wonder what grocery store pays the best? Whole Foods Market and Costco both have a starting wage of $15.00 per hour. That makes them the highest paying grocery stores of the stores that report starting wages. However, Target plans … Read more