How Food Deflation Is Impacting Supermarkets

The video discusses the significant drop in food prices and the resulting price war among grocery giants like Walmart and Kroger. Walmart has been cutting prices to attract customers, impacting competitors like Kroger. Kroger is responding by offering services like click and collect to maintain its market position. The video explores the strategies these companies use to adapt to economic changes and consumer demands.

What has been a significant consequence of the recent food deflation trend?

• Decreased competition in the market

• Increased grocery store profits

• A price war among grocery stores

• Higher consumer spending on groceries

How has Walmart responded to criticisms about its grocery offerings?

• By increasing prices to match competitors

• By reducing the number of stores

• By focusing solely on non-organic products

• By improving the quality of produce and offering organic options

What is one of the reasons Walmart's pricing strategy puts pressure on Kroger?

• Kroger's lack of online presence

• Kroger's focus on non-grocery items

• Walmart's ability to attract customers with low prices

• Walmart's focus on luxury goods

What strategy has Kroger implemented to enhance customer convenience?

• Reducing the number of store locations

• Increasing the variety of imported goods

• Introducing a 'click and collect' service

• Offering home delivery services

Why might 'click and collect' be more convenient than home delivery for some customers?

• It offers a wider range of products

• It is available only on weekends

• It is more expensive than home delivery

• It requires less time at home waiting for delivery