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MAJOR grocery chain Kroger promised it would cut the price of food with a $1 billion investment if allowed to merge with Albertsons. The company has been trying to merge with its competitor for nearly two years, but government and customer backlash have prevented it. Facing scrutiny and a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission, […]

Kroger doubles down on grocery promise with new $1 billion change – and it means cheaper items for shoppers

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Since first announcing plans to merge in Oct. 2022, leadership from Kroger and Albertsons, two of the largest supermarket chains in the country, have maintained the deal is necessary in order to compete with the increasingly monopolistic companies, like Amazon and Walmart, that have pushed their way into the grocery business in recent years. It’s a claim that’s been met with significant skepticism from some state-level and federal legislators and analysts who predict the merger would simply result in higher grocery prices.

As politicians point fingers on price gouging, Kroger pledges to slash grocery prices by $1 billion

Grocery prices are top of mind these days as many struggle to control their food budget. It’s not that prices are still surging. Three years of inflation have pushed prices up a lot higher than they were before the pandemic. Two grocery chains have pledged to bring prices down....

Walmart, Kroger pledge to bring down grocery prices

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Grocery shopping feels more like an obstacle course these days with prices skyrocketing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that grocery costs have jumped by 25% since the pre-pandemic days. This sharp increase has left many of us scratching our heads (or panicking) at the checkout line, wondering how to keep our grocery bills from eating into our budgets.

Beat the Grocery Price Hike: Smart Tips for Shopping on a Budget

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McDonald's global comparable sales dropped 1%. CEO Chris Kempczinski said the company hadn't homed in strongly enough on value.

McDonald's just admitted that it's too expensive, and it's driving some customers away

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I took my standard weekly shopping list to Trader Joe's and Walmart to see which grocery chain had the best variety, deals, and experience.

I took the same grocery list to Trader Joe's and Walmart. My money went way further at the bigger chain, and I found cool stuff.

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Aldi are set to collaborate with Instacart to roll out a stream of new technology to their stores aimed at enhancing the shopping experience for both customers and staff

Aldi brings major new change to stores that will change how you shop forever

GOBankingRates

Have you ever thought about shopping for groceries at discount retailers to save money? According to a June 2024 GOBankingRates survey, nearly 55% of overall Americans said that they do not purchase...

8 Grocery Items That Are Better Deals at Dollar Tree Than at Aldi or Walmart

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Aldi Is Selling a Nearly Identical Version of a Popular Sur La Table Item That's Almost 4x the Price

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Do you find yourself overspending or getting overwhelmed by Costco? Here are two affordable places to shop instead.

Forget Costco. Save Money Shopping Here Instead

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. As any avid Aldi fan can tell you, the discount supermarket chain isn’t just a good source for groceries. The store’s homeware aisle is also well worth checking out during your next shopping trip for budget-friendly finds that are bound to make your home feel more organized without breaking the bank. Case in point: Aldi is currently selling a full-service bottle organizer for just $9.99.

Aldi’s Latest Storage Find Is a Game-Changer for Small Kitchens (It’s Just $10!)

It's summertime and the Costco shopping is easy. This month, pick up snacks, salads and tons of treats, plus get ready for back-to-school with some lunchbox must-haves.

The 20 Best Things to Buy at Costco This August

Companies pushed prices higher and higher over the past few years. Now, people have had enough. Nearly 70% of Americans say they've cut spending.

Americans aren't spending like they used to, and it's forcing a reckoning for companies from Starbucks to Whirlpool

AT least three new changes at Walmart have left some customers in a frenzy. Several are now calling for a boycott of the retail giant over claims that the updates are causing issues for their shopping experience. The complaints revolve mostly around self-checkout kiosks, something Walmart has been adjusting and working to improve for years. […]

‘Boycott Walmart!’ rage shoppers after three new changes take effect – and customers are ‘always catching’ price errors

Apple Watches and other activity trackers help show just how physical retail work can be, especially in the age of curbside pickup.

Target workers say they're walking as much as 20 miles a day. It's a sign of just how physical retail work has become.

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This article contains content summarized with GPT-4. Learn more.. Welcome to our weekly savings guide based on the deals list of Dollar Tree from 08/11 to 08/17. We have a variety of products from home essentials to snacks, all at unbeatable prices. Let's dive in and see what's on offer this week.

Dollar Tree Weekly Deals: Savings Guide for 08/11-08/17

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Taking a Page from McDonald’s Playbook, Maha Juice Bar Makes Fast Food Good Food. If you don’t think fast food can be good food, you haven’t met Maha Juice Bar founder Marcieli Pastorio. She is on a mission to change how Americans think of fast food. The determined entrepreneur has crafted a unique concept that blends the efficiency of top fast-food brands with the purity of all-natural foods from her native Brazil.

What is the Healthiest Fast-Food Franchise?

Denver, CO

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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9 smart ways to slash your grocery bill

Over the last year, grocery prices have increased by 1.1%. But that's on top of a 3.6% increase in the previous year and a whopping 13.1%...

9 smart ways to slash your grocery bill

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