Which supermarket are you?
Which supermarket are you?
If you are what you eat, aren't you also where you shop? There are all kinds of way to shop these days, from traditional supermarkets to local favorites to supercenters and niche markets. And don't forget the foothold of online shopping. Take our quiz to find out which grocery store you are.
If you are what you eat, aren't you also where you shop? There are all kinds of way to shop these days, from traditional supermarkets to local favorites to supercenters and niche markets. And don't forget the foothold of online shopping. Take our quiz to find out which grocery store you are.
How important is personal service
when you buy groceries?
What's your favorite cheese?
How likely are you to self-checkout or use an item scanner as you shop?
What's your favorite mode of transportation?
What is one of your indulgences?
Do you use a store loyalty card?
Which vegetable are you?
Paper or plastic?
Have you ever had your groceries delivered?
How often do you go grocery shopping?
Do you use coupons?
How important is organic to you?
As you approach the checkout, what is most likely in your grocery cart for tonight's dinner?
Traditional Grocery Store
Traditional Grocery Store
You are ShopRite and Stop&Shop. You like everything in one place, you clip coupons and you tend to do one big shop a week, but also pop in for bread and milk when the cupboard is thinning. (Or when there's a storm expected.)
Is that really you? We're doing a story about grocery stores in the Lower Hudson Valley. Tell us more about how you love (or hate!) to shop by emailing reporter Peter D. Kramer at pkramer@lohud.com.
Local
Local
You are Fairway, Stew Leonard's and DeCicco's, a bit upscale from the traditional grocery store. You like the personal touch.
Is that really you? We're doing a story about grocery stores in the Lower Hudson Valley. Tell us more about how you love (or hate!) to shop by emailing reporter Peter D. Kramer at pkramer@lohud.com.
Supercenters/wholesale clubs
Supercenters/wholesale clubs
You are Costco, Sam's and BJ's, wholesale warehouses where bulk is king. You are also Target and Walmart, where you can multi-task and buy tires and tomatoes. You are a stocker-upper.
Is that really you? We're doing a story about grocery stores in the Lower Hudson Valley. Tell us more about how you love (or hate!) to shop by emailing reporter Peter D. Kramer at pkramer@lohud.com.
Niche/upscale
Niche/upscale
You are Whole Foods and Trader Joe's and Aldi, an interesting combination of high-end fresh and bargain grocery. You might be a bumble-bee shopper, finding your fresh food at Whole Foods while staying brand loyal to Trader Joe's for some goods.
Is that really you? We're doing a story about grocery stores in the Lower Hudson Valley. Tell us more about how you love (or hate!) to shop by emailing reporter Peter D. Kramer at pkramer@lohud.com.
E-commerce
E-commerce
You are Peapod, Fresh Direct, Amazon and ShopRite Shop from Home. You know what you want, appreciate the convenience and predictability of shopping from home, and don't mind paying a bit for groceries brought to your door.
Is that really you? We're doing a story about grocery stores in the Lower Hudson Valley. Tell us more about how you love (or hate!) to shop by emailing reporter Peter D. Kramer at pkramer@lohud.com.