Food is one of the largest expenses Americans face each yearbehind only housing and transportation, according to theU.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics.
We all have to eat, right?
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So, what gives?
But, this is certainly not the only factor at play.
Read on to better arm yourself for your next grocery run and to safeguard that all-important budget.
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This is especially true for the end caps located near the entrance and facing the front of the supermarket.
Here, more valuable items are sure to get a great deal of face time.
You may also notice that the layout at your local store gets modified and switched around quite often.
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This is done for the same reasons and to keep even the most habitual shopper on their toes.
Buy one, get one promotions
Beware the BOGOs.
But, Rahmold admits it’s not always all it’s cracked up to be.
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For example, a bag of chips may sell for $2.49 on a normal day.
Additionally, taking advantage of online ordering can help to reduce impulse food purchases.
And, again, who can resist something free?
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But, we all know there’s a major catch.
“These huge carts are designed to entice you to add more items to them,” says Woroch.
Making use of baskets and the self-checkout instead can help to keep you in check.
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