[blackdog]

I've told my Kroger department managers, "I would rather let it rot before I pay that price". And much is now doing just that. I've begun to see perishable produce come down a bit. I've seen volume discounts on meats (whole NY Strip for $3.99/lb, vs. $10.99/lb. For individual steaks) Same on ground beef. A 10 pound tube for $2.99/lb. Vs. $4.99/lb for a two pound tray.

Still no local point of sale pricing authority. The local store cannot mark things down to move aging inventories or products facing "Best by" expiration dates like they used to.

[ChildOfThe60s]

Still no local point of sale pricing authority. The local store cannot mark things down to move aging inventories or products facing "Best by" expiration dates like they used to.

Kroger used to set their own mark downs for this. Then the home office began running it from there. They do markdowns, but the computer at the home office sets the price.

Central planning. Works every time.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

A good portion of price is packaging and how often it was touched by either machines or humans.

Buy in bulk, do the final touches yourself and things become cheaper.