Jessica Eisenberg, a Glenside resident and mother of two, was featured in an article by Philadelphia Magazine titled “Store Hopping and Discount Chasing: How Philadelphians Are Grocery Shopping Now“.
The article compares the options that make up today’s grocery shopping experience. An excerpt:
To mitigate the exhausting wild-goose chase, many shoppers, myself included, have tried buying groceries online, but it’s not the same. The frustration is real when it comes to apps’ limitations and the inevitable quality issues when the delivery arrives (or doesn’t). Ross Steinman, a professor of consumer psychology at Widener University, says the majority of people still prefer to shop in-store because it’s a sensory experience. “You can smell the freshly baked bread, you can see the vibrant display of fruits and vegetables, you can experience the tactile nature of different products.” Yeah, and you can make sure your produce isn’t moldy before checking out…