Why Walmart Doesn’t Really Beat Target on Prices
A new price comparison survey says Walmart beats Target on prices – but when you include coupons, the results are very different.
Grocery & Retail News
Dollar Store Drama: Dollar Tree/Family Dollar Deal is Back On (Maybe)
Family Dollar rejects Dollar General’s takeover bid, opting instead for Dollar Tree’s earlier offer.
Why We’re Saving More Money by Shopping at More Stores
A new survey says more of us are doing our grocery shopping at more than one store – and sometimes on the same day.
New Bosses Promise New Changes at Target and Walmart
From new products to new prices, more cashiers to longer hours, the new CEOs of Walmart and Target promise that changes are coming.
Not So Fast: Now Dollar General Wants to Buy Family Dollar
Dollar General bests Dollar Tree’s offer to buy Family Dollar, setting up a multi-billion-dollar battle of the dollar stores.
More Supermarket Shoppers May Be Data Theft Victims
Supervalu announces that thousands of shoppers’ debit and credit card data may have been stolen, at ten different supermarket chains.
Stores Urged to Have Fewer Sales, and Discourage Us From Stocking Up
A new retail report says grocery stores are addicted to sales, and need to start scaling them back in order to get more of our money.
The Death of Grocery Loyalty Programs?
Another set of supermarket chains is eliminating its loyalty programs – fueling speculation that others could follow.
Where Have All the One-Cent School Supplies Gone?
Time was, you could count on loads of one-cent back-to-school sales at Staples, Office Depot and OfficeMax. But not so much anymore.
Target Division Revamps Price Match Policy
Target makes some changes to its price match policy in Canada – but leaves out one rumored, particularly tantalizing, tweak.
