So how was this all-important data collected?

The index is based on data from interviews with roughly 500,000 customers from January to December 2023.

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Whats more?Costcoactually improved its rating year-over-year, with a worthy four percent gain.

For the optimal Costco experience, venture to visit one of the chainsbest stores.

That score represents an impressive five percent boost year-over-year.

So whats to thank for the jump?

H-E-B earned points thanks to the ease of its grocery pickup process, and the convenience of store hours.

That rating represents an impressive four percent jump over last year.

Trader Joes

The California-based chain has traditionally nabbed the No.

While thats only one point behind the three first place finishers, it means thatTrader Joesno longer reigns supreme.

To add insult to injury, Trader Joes isno longer Americas most popular grocery storeeither.