Price check: Walmart still cheapest versus Target, Loblaw

Target is taking fresh aim at Canadian shoppers this fall, revamping stores and offering better prices on a selection of goods, according to at least one price comparison.

Kantar Retail, a U.S.-based consultancy said earlier this month its head-to-head price check on 33 grocery and health products between Target and Walmart Canada showed the former’s net price for the basket was 3.9 per cent cheaper.

MORE: Is a price war erupting between Target and Walmart Canada?

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We followed up with our own price comparison – and the results differed sharply on a basket of 10 everyday goods found at each department chain. We went a step further to compare the same products at a Loblaw Real Canadian Superstore.

The result? Target’s price for the basket was more than 10 per cent higher than at Walmart, and was higher than Superstore, as well.

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