Value investors seeking safety and stability from any potential uptick in volatility should give the top grocery plays a look. Indeed, their performance has varied greatly in recent years, with some of the consumer staple plays faring better amid high inflation. As inflation dies down and price cuts (along with rate cuts) become something for consumers to look forward to, I think the following grocery plays are well-positioned to take a bit of market share away from their more premier rivals.
You see, consumers tend to come for relative savings during inflationary times. And they’ll probably be sticking around for the abundant price cuts when disinflation (falling inflation) or even slight deflation (negative inflation) is the name of the game. Indeed, it’s far too early in the game to even think about deflation.
Crave value and safety together? Think grocery stocks However, with past rate hikes already working their magic, perhaps it’s not too far-fetched to think that the price cuts and value menus in the restaurant industry will spill over into the grocery scene. After all, some U.S.
-based grocers could pose a competitive threat to the domestic ones, with the likes of ( ) offering good value with their low-cost goods, private labels, and enhanced e-commerce and grocery delivery platforms. Sure, Walmart may be the driving force behind lower prices at your favourite grocer. However, I think the following Canadian grocery plays can retain consumers as they offer deals o.
