Everybody has a preferred place they like to shop. Whether you have one for clothing, household items, groceries, or all of the above, you like to spend your money somewhere specific. That's okay. Everyone's entitled to shop where they feel the most comfortable.

Here in South Jersey, plenty of people would say there aren't enough grocery store options in this part of the state. Most would agree with that statement.

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It's always a struggle to hear of another Trader Joe's or Whole Foods location opening up elsewhere when the residents in Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland Counties have been pleading for one for so long.

Still, at least there are other options besides Walmart. Not that there's anything wrong with it, but the lines can get absolutely bananas in there.

Grocery Store Satisfaction

According to a recent survey conducted by the American Customer Satisfaction Index, people are a lot happier with their grocery stores in 2024 than they have been in years past. Of course, the pandemic had a lot to do with that dissatisfaction. Not to mention inflation in late 2023...

Now that the cost of certain groceries are dropping, people seem to have a pleasant disposition towards their grocery stores nowadays.

South Jersey Loves ShopRite

The most up-to-date number show an increased percentage of satisfaction for places like Costco, Trader Joe's and Sam's Club. The grocery store with the biggest satisfaction gains is actually ShopRite. With 314 locations in operation, ShopRite has stores all throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Connecticut, ShopRite satisfaction increased 7%, bringing the total satisfaction rating to 80 out of 100.

New Jersey has the most ShopRite locations with 182 currently welcoming shoppers. South Jersey is home to quite a decent chunk of those locations. Throughout Atlantic, Cape May, Gloucester, and Cumberland counties alone, there are more than 25 locations.

Many ShopRite customers say it's the best place to go for a one-stop shop. It's not always the cheapest, but the quality is great for most products and you won't break your bank completely.

Is ShopRite your favorite grocery store? Let us know on the app!

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