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Inflation, the effects of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, and an increased interest in healthy living are all affecting the way people shop for groceries, experts say. As consumers look for ways to stretch their food budgets while prioritizing nutrition, grocery shopping strategies are evolving. Most Americans (54%) still prefer shopping at physical grocery stores, the Food Industry Association reported in its U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends for 2026. SUPERMARKET HOT FOOD BARS BOOM AS AMERICANS SEEK CHEAP,