Most shoppers view a bad grocery purchase as a sunken cost. If you buy a carton of strawberries that goes moldy the next day or a steak that is tough and chewy, you likely just throw it away and grumble about the waste. However, you are literally throwing cash in the trash. Major grocery chains have aggressive “Freshness Guarantees” designed to build trust, and many of these policies offer more than just a refund—they offer free store credit or double-your-money-back. Knowing the specific terms of your store’s policy can turn a bad shopping trip into a profitable one.
