Kroger shopper rages ‘you’re inflating prices’ after claiming items cost twice as much as Amazon – supermarket blames the economy

A SHOPPER has accused Kroger of inflating its prices after a comparison showed the retailer is selling certain items at nearly twice the price as elsewhere.

A Kroger shopper expressed his frustration on

The shopper was responding to a post from Kroger’s official X account, which said its stores offer customers “many ways to save” like digital coupons, cash back offers and other promotions.

“No you don’t. You are inflating prices on all types of products. Double action Advil is over $8 dollars at Frys and is $4.69 on Amazon,” the user said.

“Dog treats are even worse. You sell a 12oz pack for the same price Amazon sells a 24oz pack for – $17,” the user added.

‘IT’S THE ECONOMY’

Kroger responded by saying the prices were never comparable.

Prices can’t even be compared to other Kroger stores, the retailer said.

Kroger said its prices are based on the global economy.

“Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Please be advised that our prices will always be different from other stores, even between our stores, as costs are not always the same,” Kroger responded.

“Prices are determined at the corporate level and based on the global economy,” he added.

MORE EXPENSIVE THAN TARGET

Interestingly, this online swap didn’t start simply because Kroger tweeted about saving money.

On the contrary, Kroger was responding to another shopper on X who had a similar complaint about pricing.

This time it was about coffee.

“I’m still waiting for an answer as to WHY you continue to charge $18 per can for this coffee while Target Stores charges $13.50 for the exact same product,” the shopper said.

“Is it simply what the market will bear or are you simply misleading your loyal customers?” the buyer added.

POTENTIAL MERGER

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen said a $24.6 billion merger with food company Albertsons — the largest supermarket merger in history — will result in lower food prices.

But not everyone, least of all antitrust authorities, are convinced that this is true.

The Federal Trade Commission, an agency that enforces consumer protection laws to prevent fraud and unfair business practices, is suing to block the merger.

The FTC said the settlement will “eliminate competition and raise food prices for millions of Americans,” a Press release he said.

“Kroger’s acquisition of Albertsons would lead to additional price increases for everyday products, further exacerbating the financial pressure consumers across the country face today,” said Henry Liu, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Competition.

The US Sun wrote about other customer experiences when shopping at Krogers.

This buyer was charged for a $400 delivery that he never received.

Another shopper was upset that he was overcharged despite having coupons.