Aug 13 2008
Save Money on Groceries: Choosing the Right Store
Although saving money on groceries is easy with coupons, there is another easy step that you can take. That step involves choosing the right store. Personally, I am a fan of larger supermarkets. I do want to support locally owned and operated stores, but I also need to keep an eye on my wallet.
I saw a flier tucked into one of our weekly newspapers for a smaller grocery store nearby. I really liked their sales, so I stopped by. Yes, the items that were on sale were a really good price, but I was not happy with the regular priced items. They ranged anywhere from .50 cents to a $1 more than at the larger grocery store I shop at.
So, be sure to keep an eye on the regular prices at your local grocery stores. In fact, it is always a good idea to occasionally shop around to make sure that you really are getting the better prices.
That’s good advice. I stick to a big store because it’s conveniently located and they often have a lot of good deals on BOGO items. I also tend to by their generic brand, which is cheaper but equal quality as the name brand.