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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wegmans has signs up on certain products like bananas, avocados, papayas, and others that are only sourced from outside of the US.

The signs say something like Wegmans is committed to keeping prices low for their customers, but due to tariffs and the inability to source this item from inside the US, the price will unfortunately have to increase soon and/or there may be temporary shortages or empty shelves. I didn't take a photo of the sign so I don't know the exact wording. Similar signs were also on the coffee aisle, international foods section (Asian foods), and I saw the same yellow cards in the wine/beer section as I walked by, but didn't note which products they were for.

I mainly shop at Wegmans, Trader Joe's, and Harris Teeter. Wegmans was the first store I've seen notices at so far. [/quote]

It’s hard for me to get past “Wegmans is committed to keeping prices low for customers.”  Since when? And I like Wegmans (their chocolate chip cookies are to die for) but it’s never been low priced anything there. [/quote]

PP, I don't think it's fair to complain about prices at Wegman's and then list a luxury bakery item as your only example. My area got a Wegman's in 2021 and, after years of shopping almost exclusively at HT, I now do my primary shopping at Wegman's because it is cheaper. Yes, HT sale prices can be great, but base price on basic items is always cheaper at Wegman's, and their store brands are a great value, plus they taste great (I'm never buying brand name cereal or granola bars again). Yes, their prepared foods, including bakery desserts, are more expensive, and I also find their fish to be expensive, but they are great quality. HT bakery and prepared foods are cheaper, but they are literally disgusting. Fish at HT can also be touchy.

Anyway, I appreciate Wegmans putting up the signs because people need to understand the impact of their vote. It would be great if the other markets would do it but I suspect they won't since MAGA will probably complain. They get their feelings hurt so easily...[/quote]

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