Eight Rockin’ Ways to Save at the Grocery Store

Grocery Stores may have control to only have one freakin’ check-out line open at a time, but they don’t really have much wiggle room on the prices they charge, despite what most people think.

In a recent poll, shoppers guessed that their main grocery store has a net profit of 33%. But that’s WAAAY off.  The average net profit for a supermarket has been close to 1% historically, and as high as only 3% in 2020.

While some people continue to blame grocery stores for not doing enough to keep prices low, the reality is that their hands are tied, because inflation and supply chain issues are making inventory more expensive on their end as well.

But there are some tips that you can follow to help keep your food costs down.

Here are EIGHT Rockin’ Ways to Save at the Grocery Store:

1. Shop at discount grocery stores more often
2. Buy fewer luxury or organic items
3. Buy more items on sale
4. Shift to store brands on some products
5. Buy in bulk
6. Work off a list and avoid “impulse” items
7. Substitute similar, less expensive meats and vegetables
8. Compare prices at multiple stores before you buy

Regardless of supermarket prices, remember that it’s almost always cheaper to eat at home than out at a restaurant.

(Supermarket News)