Issue 01 . June 2026Loose change. Sharp eyes.

grocery.

2 pieces filed under grocery

BusinessJun 16
AI-generated 16:9 cover image for "Check the Basket, Not the Promotion", covering grocery, shopping, promotions, budget on Souk Weekly.

Check the Basket, Not the Promotion

A discount can still leave you with a higher bill if it pushes the wrong quantity, brand or delivery threshold.

By Marcus Okafor

TechnologyJun 14
AI-generated 16:9 cover image for "Grocery Apps Are Convenient. They Are Not Always Cheaper.", covering grocery, apps, shopping, uae on Souk Weekly.

Grocery Apps Are Convenient. They Are Not Always Cheaper.

Delivery fees are only the obvious cost. Basket creep, substitutions and promotion design can make the app shop more expensive than it looks.

By Priya Chen