Study Reveals Up to 21% Higher Costs at Supermarket Convenience Stores

Consumers relying on smaller stores face significantly higher prices compared to larger supermarket branches, according to Which? research.

Which? compared the cost of 42 common grocery items at Morrisons Daily, Sainsbury’s Local, and Tesco Express with their larger supermarket counterparts.
Morrisons Daily showed the highest price difference, with shoppers paying an average of 21% more than at Morrisons supermarkets.
Sainsbury’s Local and Tesco Express also had notable price differences, especially for loyalty scheme members, who could pay 14% and 11% more respectively.
Essential items like milk, bread, and butter were consistently more expensive at convenience stores, adding up to over £500 extra annually for regular shoppers.
Supermarkets cite higher operating costs in city and town center locations as a reason for the price disparities, while consumer advocates call for more affordable options in convenience stores.