Inflation is pushing Quebecers to look for bargains just regarding everywhere, especially at the grocery store.
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In Quebec, at Escomptes Fortin 2020, there is an increase of nearly 40% in the clientele.
Although the beginning of the month has always been particularly busy, customers have been more present in recent weeks.
Customers are also increasingly diverse. Usually, there were a lot of students and young families, but now people from all walks of life come to try to save money.
“We feel it. People thank us for the savings they make, because they can put their money in other things, ”explains Mélissa Tessier, director at Escomptes Fortin 2020.
The store buys surplus inventory from big-box grocery stores and manages to resell it at a lower cost. For example, regular butter, the price of which is often around $8 in grocery stores, is sold for $5 at Escomptes Fortin 2020.
Several other similar stores exist in Quebec. Check out our interactive map discount groceries.
