The Best Day To Christmas Food Shop: Fayetteville
Christmas is getting so close, that means only one thing: shopping. But while you can buy presents anytime you like, timing is everything when it comes to buying Christmas dinner. It’s common sense that if you go too early, your food won’t be fresh by the time the big day rolls around, and go too late, and the crowds can be overwhelming.
There is a new study by Fred Harrington, CEO of Coupon Mister, which reveals the best times and days to do your Christmas food shopping this year. According to Fred, you should aim for the 16th, 17th, 19th, or 20th, and stick to early morning or late evening shopping to beat the crowds.
The Best Days And Times To Do Your Shopping
The evenings of Thursday the 19th and Friday the 20th are a sweet spot. It’s quiet, and the shelves are still stocked, so you won’t have to battle for the last packet of pigs in blankets.
The Monday Or Tuesday Before Christmas (16/17 December)
If you prefer to plan way ahead, and skip the stress, the Monday or Tuesday before Christmas is your golden ticket. To make your shopping experience even less stressful, showing up as soon as the store opens is your best bet. The shelves are freshly stocked, and the crowds haven’t rolled in yet, so you’ll have first dibs on everything.
Night Owls Catch The Worm
Another way to beat the crowds is to take advantage of a store’s evening hours. Stores often mark down their perishable goods, like vegetables and bakery items, in the evening to try and get them off the shelves, as they can’t be sold the next day.
The Top Days To Avoid
Leaving things to the last minute is human nature, but not a good idea for holiday food. If you want to avoid the worst of the madness, steer clear of the final Saturday before Christmas (the 21st) and the midday rush on Christmas Eve. The aisles will be heaving, the shelves may look bare, and your festive spirit might take a hit.
Fayetteville’s Top Grocery Stores With Reviews
Walmart Supercenter – 1550 Skibo Road in Fayetteville
Reviews are really good for this Walmart Supercenter.
“My dad went in with me, and he is the pickiest man alive. Hates everything. It is so difficult to take him anywhere (especially to eat). He was like, ‘Wow this is a really nice Walmart.'”
“Their home decor, storage, crafting, event supplies, gluten-free, and women’s hair products aisles all shocked with their various options and very affordable prices.”
Sprouts Farmers Market – 2810 Freedom Parkway Drive in Fayetteville
It is an organic grocery store with wonderful reviews.
“The staff here are pretty awesome and attentive. I’ve never had anything rot right after buying, and the fresh deli counter goes pretty quick in comparison to other groceries I’ve gotten fresh to-go food at.”
“This location is clean and has plenty of everything. I’m new to the sprout family, but I really have been enjoying this store because it has plenty of gluten and dairy-free items.”
