French supermarket giant Carrefour has announced that there will be price reductions on 100 of its products, starting from today.
Customers will be able to take advantage of these lower fixed prices both in-store and online. The supermarket also promises to expand its number of reductions and offers.
Whilst 100 goods will be available at a lower price for customers at its hypermarket locations, just 25 cut-price items will be stocked in its Carrefour Express locations.
The reductions mostly concern everyday essentials such as toilet paper, food goods and other consumables. For example, Barilla spaghetti has been reduced by 15% and own-brand toilet paper by 10%.
"These are products that we buy a lot," noted spokesperson Aurélie Gerth in a press release. "Other price cuts are already planned in the coming weeks."
One of the biggest strains on Belgian pockets at the moment is inflation on food prices. In April, they increased by over 16% compared to the previous year, according to statistics from Statbel.
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Carrefour previously froze prices on 100 goods from the start of the year as part of its "Purchasing Power Actions" campaign, which is aimed at helping those struggling with the cost of living crisis.
While promotions, sales and 2-for-1 deals are great for saving a few euros here and there (if you don't get caught in the trap of buying unnecessary items because they're cheaper), there are other ways to cut food shop costs.
How to avoid overspending
A weekly meal plan can be more cost-effective, avoiding unnecessary spending and reducing food waste at the same time. Recipes that use the leftover ingredients from previous meals are particularly effective. Something as simple as making a shopping list before heading to the supermarket can also prevent overspending.
Most supermarkets list their promotions online, allowing consumers to check beforehand for the best value. Planning in advance to compare and contrast sites will help make the best decision for you and your wallet.
