Shopping the First Produce Display
You’ll often find marked-down produce in a big display as you enter the produce section, Gault said. However, this might not be the best produce deal in the store or the one you saw in the weekly ad.
“Be sure to check the price against the ad, as often the featured sale is not as easy to find,” she said. “You might find your deal in the middle or back of the produce section.”
Buying the Same Things Every Week
It’s easy to fall into the habit of buying the same things at the supermarket every week. But you’ll end up paying more if you’re putting items in your cart regardless of price.
“Vary your diet and preferences by trying the sale-priced options,” Nelson said. “For example, get sale-priced broccoli instead of full-priced asparagus, and reverse that when the sales switch. That principle applies in every department of the store.”
