A weekly ad can only tell you so much about a store. Meijer employees know several details that never make it into one, and Illinoisans who shop at Meijer can benefit from them. These are the lesser-known Meijer details employees wish more shoppers knew. Note: This is general information, not medical advice. Program details and…
Saving big on one item doesn’t always mean saving big at the register. Walmart shared a July list of before-and-after prices, and Arkansans can still use it to see how price cuts really work. Here’s what the numbers show, and what they leave out. Walmart’s July 6 Release Walmart says it has thousands of lower…
Food Lion’s rules aren’t exactly secret. They’re just easy to miss until one of them affects you. Here’s what Food Lion employees wish Tennesseans knew, so there’s no surprise at checkout. 1. Alcohol and Tobacco Returns Food Lion’s return policy bars alcohol exchanges and refunds in four states: Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky and West Virginia. Tobacco…
Fall is a busy time for Florida’s farms and fisheries. Stone crab season reopens this month, and strawberry plants are going in the ground. Here’s what Floridians can buy at Publix that’s actually grown or caught in the state. 1. Stone Crab Claws Publix lists stone crab claws under Florida on its USA-Sourced Seafood page….
A quick Walmart run can turn into a headache you didn’t plan for. Some of the traps sit on the shelf, some hide in the fine print, and some find you long after you’ve left the store. These are some precautions Floridians should take when shopping at Walmart. Many of these are wise to follow…
Handing out candy used to be one of the cheaper parts of Halloween. But Arizonans who fill a bowl this year will notice the total doesn’t match what they remember. These are the reasons Halloween candy costs more than before the pandemic, and what that means for your wallet. Note: This is general information, not…
You walk out of Schnucks with a receipt that says you saved money. It may not say how much you spent to get there. Here are the checkout traps that can sometimes cost Missourians more than they save. 1. Multiples-of-Three Rule Mix and Match items at Schnucks cost $5 each when you buy three qualifying…
You’re standing at a Harris Teeter register, coupon in hand, and the total doesn’t look right. Do you know what the store has to honor, and what it doesn’t? These are the policies Harris Teeter employees wish South Carolinians knew. 1. Free Item for Overcharges If a Harris Teeter item scans higher than its shelf…
Same cart, different door, different total. A price study of Chicago-area stores shows how much the store you pick can change what you pay. Here’s how Jewel-Osco compares with Walmart, and how other stores line up. How Checkbook Ran the Comparison These price numbers come from Consumers’ Checkbook. Its team used a 150-item list to…
Your mPerks points can feel like free money. That’s also why scammers go after them. Gift cards, coupons and online orders come with their own dangers too. Here are some smart precautions Michiganders should take at Meijer, many of which apply at all stores. Note: This is general information, not legal or medical advice. Laws,…
