Private, long-standing American supermarket chain
Consumer Reports has named Sam’s Club’s rotisserie chicken the top overall pick among 10 chains, praising flavor, seasoning and juiciness. Costco’s bird is praised for plumpness but criticized for seasoning inconsistency. The test found no PFAS and noted several birds weighed more than listed on packaging.
Grocery volumes have declined while prices stay elevated, signaling that higher costs are shifting consumer behavior. Retailers and manufacturers are using promotions and value-focused tactics to regain unit growth, with Bain’s data showing volume declines despite inflation aiding sales in the sector.