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When it comes to purchasing groceries, — and gas — consumers take convenience and prices seriously. Other factors that drive customers to a particular grocery store include good sales and promotions, cleanliness, a variety of quality merchandise and excellent service, according to a .

Here are eight grocery stores that consumers like best.

1. Giant Food
2. ShopRite
3. Wal-Mart (NYSE:)
4. Publix Super ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½s (PINK:)
5. Costco (NASDAQ:)
6. Kroger (NYSE:)
7. ALDI
8. Safeway (NYSE:)

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.  The panel research study was conducted in March with more than 6,400 participants from multiple demographics.