The Latest Breaking News from Grocery Coupon Guide

What Are Catalina Coupons (a.k.a. ‘Checkout Coupons’/CATs)?

Catalina coupons — often called “checkout coupons” or “CATs” — remain a powerful tool in savvy couponers’ arsenals. They are not issued by the cash register itself but printed from a small device (the “Catalina machine”) located near the register. When you purchase certain qualifying items (or combinations of items),…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 2, 2025

6 Grocery Items You Can Only Find in H-E-B’s in Texas

If you live in Texas or have visited an H-E-B, you may have noticed an extra charm in the aisles. Products you can’t easily find in Kroger, Walmart, Publix, or national chains. These H-E-B exclusive products give the grocery chain a local edge and deepen loyalty among Texans. Whether it’s…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 2, 2025

Why Is The Produce Aisle At The Front Of The Store?

You walk into your local grocery store and the first thing you see is a dazzling, colorful display of fruits and vegetables. It feels fresh, inviting, and intentional. That’s because putting the produce aisle at the front of the store is far from random. Retailers use that placement as a…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 2, 2025

9 Foods That Go On Sale When Gas Prices Drop

The price you pay at the gas pump has a direct and powerful impact on the price you pay at the grocery store. The cost of fuel is a major part of a food item’s total cost. This is especially true for foods that have to be shipped over a…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 2, 2025

How 6 Supermarkets Are Using “Smart Carts” to Change How You Shop

The traditional shopping cart is getting a radical, high-tech makeover. Major supermarket chains across the country are now rolling out “smart carts.” These are shopping carts that are equipped with cameras, sensors, and a large touchscreen. The most popular feature of these carts is the ability to scan your own…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 2, 2025

10 Items That Are Cheaper Online Than In-Store

The debate between shopping online versus in a traditional, brick-and-mortar store is a constant one. While a physical store offers the benefit of seeing a product in person, online retailers almost always have the advantage when it comes to price. Because they do not have the high overhead costs of…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 2, 2025

8 Items That Are Always Cheaper On Wednesdays

Wednesday is the best day of the week to go grocery shopping. It is the day when the store is in a “sweet spot” of low crowds, fresh stock, and the best possible deals. Most supermarket chains across the country launch their new weekly sales ad on a Wednesday. This…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 2, 2025

6 Store Brands That Outsell National Labels In Blind Taste Tests

You might assume national brands always win in flavor—but when the wraps are off in blind taste tests, many store brands come out on top (or at least tie). These tests show that private labels can match or beat name brands in taste, giving savvy consumers permission to swap down…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 1, 2025

7 Times Grocery Stores Used Music To Influence Spending

You may think the music in your grocery store is just for ambiance—but in fact “grocery store music” is often a deliberate tool used to steer your mood, pace, and how much you spend. Retailers carefully choose playlists, tempo, and volume to nudge shoppers into lingering longer, buying more, or…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 1, 2025

10 Frozen Meals That Cost Less Than Making Dinner From Scratch

If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen surrounded by ingredients—meat, spices, produce—and thought, “This is going to cost more than just grabbing something frozen,” you’re not alone. Many consumers are discovering that certain frozen meals now offer better value than buying all the separate ingredients and cooking from scratch—especially when…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 1, 2025