Aussies are secretly spending more on their grocery shopping by making this one VERY common mistake More Australians are choosing to Click & Collect groceries But this had led to excessive spending in store Read more: How an Aussie mum feeds her family-of-five for $175 a WEEK By Carina Stathis For Daily Mail Australia Published: 20:12 EDT, 23 June 2024 | Updated: 20:21 EDT, 23 June 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Thousands of Australians are spending excessively without realising by opting for Click & Collect services and then buying more items they don't need in store. The option to shop online and pick-up in store has skyrocketed over the last few years, especially since the pandemic, with some retailers offering same-day collection. New research by ShopFully has revealed 70 per cent of Australians use Click & Collect, with a staggering 78 per cent taking this as an opportunity to buy other products once they go and pick their shopping up.
Among the Aussies who participated, 24 per cent said they tend to pick up additional items systematically and 54 per cent do occasionally. While the cost of living has made consumers more money conscious, shoppers still tend to buy other items in addition to their Click & Collect order out of temptation and habit. More Australians are spending excessively despite using Click & Collect services.
Once in store 78 per cent of customers will buy additional items for convenience (stock image) This can add up significantly over time, so it's best f.
