Tesco's Clubcard Prices program once again enabled the UK's largest grocer to outperform its traditional supermarket competitors, as well as Amazon and Ocado, in our weekly price analysis.
TescoTesco’s Clubcard Prices program once again enabled the UK’s largest grocer to outperform its traditional supermarket competitors, as well as Amazon and Ocado, in our weekly price analysis.
According to shelf-edge prices, Asda emerged as the most economical retailer this week, with Amazon trailing as its closest competitor, priced at £7.83 higher than Asda’s total of £68.50.
Asda also led in curbing inflation, showing an 8% decrease compared to the previous month and a 0.3% decrease compared to the previous year. It offered the lowest prices for 14 items, exclusively for nine products.
Tesco ranked fifth in terms of shelf-edge prices, totaling £77.39, which was £8.89 more expensive than Asda’s. However, a £9.20 (or 11.9%) discount for Clubcard members brought its price below Asda’s by 31p, also making it 5.6% cheaper than the previous year.
Sainsbury’s loyalty pricing boosted its position in the rankings. While initially £10.91 pricier than Asda at shelf-edge, its Nectar Prices discounts brought its total down to £73.56, placing it third overall, £5.37 more expensive than Tesco after all discounts and £5.06 more expensive than Asda.
Amazon emerged as the most cost-effective among online grocers, while Ocado surprisingly maintained competitiveness, priced at just 64p more than Amazon and 10p cheaper than Morrisons at £76.97. Amazon offered the lowest prices exclusively for six items, while Ocado excelled in certain products like Cathedral City Plant Based and Mr Kipling Angel slices.
Waitrose had the lowest price exclusively for Pizza Express salad dressing but overall was significantly pricier at £84.81, representing a £16.62 premium compared to a Tesco shopper utilizing a Clubcard.
