Jeff Campbell 
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
Nothing quite beats the convenience of having a delivery service like Instacart bring you your groceries right to your doorstep. But what about alcohol? Can Instacart deliver alcohol? Instacart currently delivers alcohol in 14 states, both from grocery stores, where allowed, but from liquor stores too. Beer, wine, & liquor are available in those areas, … Read more
Chicken. It’s lean, healthy, and versatile. Millions of people eat it every day. It’s sold in grocery stores all over the world. But which grocery store has the best chicken? For ingredient & additive quality standards and animal welfare policies, no grocery chain beats Whole Foods Market. No antibiotics are ever administered in the life … Read more
Grocery store departments and aisles are organized to make it easier for shoppers to find what they need. While some chains have some unique aspects or categories, most grocery stores have similar layouts, so what are the different sections of a grocery store? Almost all grocery stores start with the Produce department and then line … Read more
If you enjoy a good cocktail but find it inconvenient to buy liquor at a liquor store, you may wonder why don’t grocery stores sell liquor? After the end of prohibition in 1933, states were allowed to regulate alcohol sales themselves. But it resulted in a wide variety of laws from state to state. However, … Read more
If you’re looking to make a little extra money, but don’t want to work a typical 9-5, Instacart may be an option you’re looking into. But you may be wondering when does Instacart pay me? Instacart shoppers make money by shopping and sometimes delivering groceries to customers (grocery pickup is an option for customers too). … Read more
Whether because they’re homebound, or just too busy to hit the grocery store, more and more people are turning to Instacart for grocery delivery or pickup. But if you’ve never used them, you’re probably wondering how does Instacart work? Instacart Pickup allows you to order your groceries online on their website and set a time … Read more
I was a grocery store manager for many years, but in my early days of working in grocery stores, I still remember wondering what does a grocery store manager do. Here’s what I learned from doing that job for over 15 years: A grocery store manager is responsible for the store’s financial performance, handles hiring … Read more
Lots of people love steak. But let’s face it, not all meat is created equal. So many steak lovers have wondered which grocery store has the best steaks? The best grade of beef is Prime, and organic grass-fed is premium in terms of meat quality, taste & health. Unfortunately prime beef is only available in … Read more
Whole Foods didn’t get the moniker “Whole Paycheck” by accident. But for those who aren’t loyal shoppers, it’s not uncommon to wonder why is Whole Foods more expensive? Whole Foods costs between 10% to 20% more than typical grocery stores. That increase is due to higher quality ingredients in the products, but you also are … Read more
If you’re a loyal shopper, you already know why people love Whole Foods Market. But if you aren’t a regular, you may have wondered why is Whole Foods so popular? Whole Foods is the leader in natural & organic foods, but, like Starbucks, it creates stores that become destinations for friends to gather. The acquisition … Read more
It seems to happen at every grocery store. A cashier asks you to donate a dollar or two when you’re just trying to pay for your groceries. So why do grocery stores ask for donations? Grocery stores often partner with non-profit organizations that are aligned with the values of their target customer and the company … Read more
Sometimes a job just isn’t a good fit for us and we’ve decided to look elsewhere while still employed. If that’s you, you may be wondering can you be fired for looking for another job? In an at-will state, employees can be fired at any time for any reason not protected by the EEOC. But … Read more