Poles have started saving heavily on shopping

According to a study by UCE RESEARCH and the BLIX Group, high inflation is causing nearly eight out of ten Poles to look for cheaper products or substitutes in stores. Their price is usually 20-30 percent lower to be interesting. Less than 40 percent of compatriots mainly try to save money on groceries. Next are categories such as sweets and snacks, household chemicals, cosmetics, and clothing. On the other hand, Poles are least likely to look for cheaper beverages, building supplies, and pet food.  

"The phenomenon of so-called product switching is now viral among shoppers. It is a consequence of the high prices of everyday necessities. Polish retailers have also noticed this by analyzing their sales data. Changes in receipts show that some consumers who regularly bought salmon, for example, now choose chicken. Similar behavior is evident among those who until recently purchased butter but now reach for margarine," Marcin Lenkiewicz, co-author of the BLIX Group study, said.

(MondayNews)