Is there a better business model than Great Value/Equate brand?

H-E-B GOAT

well they also have a guaranteed distribution network

Equate OTC drugs are a big money saver.

A lot of the equate/great value stuff is made by the same company that makes the name brand stuff. Check the label, next time. Deals to be had.

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A lot of the equate/great value stuff is made by the same company that makes the name brand stuff. Check the label, next time. Deals to be had.

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Comes from the same company as the name brand, on the same day, on the same truck.

I get the Great Value stuff for most things.. Toilet paper and paper towels are a no go.. Strawberry preserves a no go also. Shaving cream let me down, I was able to get about 4 uses and the pressure ran out.. Pissed me off.. I had to shave with soap and got razor burn.
Nasal spray is great... for a $1.83 versus $8+ is a no brainer.. Their version of Crystal light is not bad but a little weaker.. The Splenda version is a great deal..

Friend,

What a great thread. Let us not forget to mention the Holiday Time brand exterior Christmas lights. Every bit as good as GE for 40% less. GV smoked oysters on GV saltines washed down with freshly opened DDT is a chef’s meal. Splendid!

Yours,
TulaneLSU

I usually opt for the private label when there's savings to be had.

But I also wont touch fake Oreos. Pop Tarts is another one I will only buy name brand. I dont eat either often so on the rare occasion I'll splurge for the real deal.

Most of the store brand stuff is the exact same as name-brand. Why have two different manufacturing lines for essentially the same product?

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I buy everything great value including gas.

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I’m brand specific on drinks, bread, mayo & ketchup