Halloween falls on a Saturday this year. Many Iowans will push a cart of candy and pop through a Hy-Vee checkout lane before then. But the total on the screen may not match the shelf-tag math in your head. These are the Hy-Vee checkout rules Iowans should know before their next trip. 1. One Paper…
You take out your Fresh Rewards card at the Lowes Foods register and think you’re good to go. But there’s more to the store than that card. These are the Lowes Foods programs and policies North Carolinians often miss. 1. 60-Day Return Policy Lowes Foods gives you 60 days from the day you buy a…
If Wegmans is your usual stop, you probably shop on autopilot. That’s easy to do, but it can mean missing a rule that saves you money or time. Here’s what Pennsylvania shoppers should know, from coupons to online orders. 1. Alcohol Returns Wegmans lists a separate alcohol-return rule for Pennsylvania, according to its store policies…
Some Publix habits are so automatic you don’t even notice them anymore. Floridians who’ve shopped there for years may recognize a few, from the deli counter to the checkout line. See how many of these you’ve done at least once. 1. Getting a Free Cookie at the Bakery Publix began offering free cookies to children…
November is almost here, and for Floridians, that can mean busier aisles at Publix. Publix says its sales typically rise from November to April, and the winter crowd is part of the reason. Here’s what Floridians say gives a snowbird away at the register. 1. Weather Report at the Register A snowbird at the Publix…
Woodman’s can feel like a lot the first time you walk in. Wisconsinites who’ve shopped there for years know the house rules, but first-timers can get caught off guard. Here’s what Woodman’s employees wish newcomers knew before that first trip. 1. Payment Methods As of early October, Woodman’s FAQ lists Discover credit cards, personal identification…
Has your Portillo’s run felt a little pricier lately? You might be right, at least for some menu items. Here’s what Illinoisans should know about the chain’s latest prices and what it says is behind the drop in orders. Note: This is general information, not investment or financial advice. Company figures and menu prices are…
Nobody wants to be the reason the checkout line slows down. Hannaford cashiers see the same small snags all day, and most are easy to avoid. Here’s what employees wish Mainers would stop doing at the register. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. State rules and tax rates are subject to…
A ticking clock next to a deal you’re interested in can make you click “buy” faster than you meant to. Ohioans who shop online may run into pressure tactics designed to rush their decision, not help it. Here are the tricks to watch for before you hit buy. Note: This is general information, not legal…
You’d probably expect to need your wage forms for a tax credit. But you might be surprised by some of the other papers on the list. Wisconsinites, here’s what to gather before you claim the homestead credit. Note: This is general information, not tax advice. Credit rules, income limits and filing deadlines are subject to…
