Dollar General Wins, Target Loses (Badly) in New Price Survey
If you’re not picky about what you buy, a new price survey says Dollar General has the best prices, and Target has the worst.
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Your Supermarket Circular is Making You Fat
A new study examines what supermarkets are advertising in their weekly circulars – and finds that it’s not particularly good for us.
The Value of “Extreme Savers”: Why Those Who Spend Less May Be Worth More
Are you a supermarket sale “cherry picker”? A new study suggests that stores should welcome deal-seekers, and not discourage them.
That Email Had Better Have a Coupon in it
A new survey reveals just how many companies’ emails we subscribe to – and what we expect in return.
Bait-and-Switch Brands Urged to Offer More Printable Coupons
A new study calls out companies that claim to offer printable coupons on their websites, but don’t actually have any.
Studies Predict Digital Coupons Will Dominate (Or Will They?)
Two new studies predict the booming growth and influence of digital coupons – but some other statistics tell a different story.
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.
Study Says SNAP Recipients Should Be Using More Coupons
A new study suggests that developing exclusive coupons for SNAP (food stamp) recipients could encourage them to buy healthier food.
Study: Supermarket Scanner Errors Could Be Costing You Big Bucks
A new study finds a troubling error rate in supermarket scanners, which could be making you pay a lot more at the checkout than you really owe.
Three Items or Less: Why So Many Are Buying So Little, So Often
How many grocery items do you typically buy in one shopping trip? Would you believe a growing number of shoppers are buying only 3 items at a time?
