Toronto vlogger Johnny Strides has recently stirred significant online attention with his video that compares grocery prices between Loblaws and Dollarama. In a detailed analysis, Strides demonstrated that Dollarama often offers lower prices for the same products compared to Loblaws, a finding that has resonated deeply with viewers amid rising living costs in Canada.
In his video, Strides provides a series of comparisons across a range of products, showing substantial savings on items like Pepsi and Lay’s ketchup chips at Dollarama. Only in the case of garbage bags did Loblaws emerge as the cheaper option. This price disparity is especially significant given the ongoing Reddit-driven boycott against Loblaws, which criticizes the grocery giant’s pricing strategies and calls for more affordable options for consumers.
The boycott, propelled by the Reddit group “Loblaws Is Out Of Control,” aims to press Loblaws into committing to a grocery code of conduct and reducing food prices by 15%. It reflects a broader frustration among Canadians with grocery store pricing, particularly in light of Loblaws’ reported profit increases.
Strides’ video, which quickly accumulated over 20,000 views, taps into this broader consumer advocacy by highlighting the potential for savings at alternative retailers like Dollarama. His findings not only contribute to the ongoing conversation about grocery pricing but also encourage consumers to explore different shopping options to better manage their budgets.
As Strides plans more comparison videos, his work is becoming an important resource for Canadians looking to make informed decisions about where and how to shop in a market dominated by a few major players