grocery stores

Supermarket Shopping for Savers: 6 Ways to Avoid Their Tricky Traps

Posted 9 weeks 2 hours ago by Nora Dunn

Going to the supermarket and sticking to a list is an exercise in discipline and requires fortitude and resilience of epic proportions. Employing tips like “don’t shop when you’re hungry”, “look for the no-name brand”, and “avoid the checkout counter displays” are simply damage control. Here are six tips on how to get in and get out without going over your budget:

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Hanging Out at Hannaford

Posted 43 weeks 1 day ago by Myscha Theriault

Shopping

For those of you in the New England area of the United States, the Hannaford grocery chain, otherwise known as Shop and Save, will likely already be on your shopping radar. For those planning on relocating here, or looking to save some bucks while traveling, here is a breakdown of some of the awesome deals to be found there.

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"I'M AS MAD AS HELL, AND I'M NOT GOING TO TAKE THIS ANYMORE!"

Posted 51 weeks 6 days ago by Paul Michael

Consumer Affairs

That quote from Howard Beale (character in Network, 1976 movie) sums me up right about now. And it's probably just the straw that broke the camel's back, because it's not really a big deal on it's own. But over the past few months, several of the grocery stores I visit have started seriously inflating the prices of various foods before putting them on sale. And I'm sick of it.

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