Shopping options – CCEAShopping option: Shopping apps

It is important to understand the suitability of different shopping options for different types of consumers.

Part ofHome Economics: Food and Nutrition (CCEA)Shopping, storage and preparation

Shopping option: Shopping apps

Advantages

  • create and manage shopping lists at home, on the go or in store
  • find products through search, filter and barcode scanner
  • compare the price of individual items or your entire list across a range of grocery stores
  • find the best offers
  • set price alerts so you never overpay on your favourite items
  • prices updated daily
  • get saving suggestions and exclusive cash back vouchers to save even more
  • your shopping list is automatically synced to your account

Disadvantages

  • don't get to assess the aesthetical quality of the food, for example texture and smell
  • difficult to know/check date of food items
  • consumers need to have access to the apps and know how to use them