– How to reduce your weekly supermarket bill:
VIDEO: http://www.theguardian.com/money/video/2013/sep/24/how-to-reduce-supermarket-bill-video
- Some supermarket shopping tips include:
– Don’t be sucked in by marketing in shops. It is all designed to make customers spend more money
– Do budget shopping
– Try the ‘downshift challenge’- dropping one brand level on what you buy
– Never shop when hungry
– Compare the cost of your items at major online supermarkets
– Look for coupons on already discounted products
– Don’t get attracted by special offers – supermarkets sometimes raise the price per item when products go into a multibuy offer, and exaggerate original prices to make deals seem cheaper
See the rest of the tips here.
- 7 reasons why to shop locally:
– Your spending will boost the local economy
– It’s the ethical choice
– They sell quirky, one-off gifts
– You’ll be supporting British entrepreneurs
– You can help local communities
– You might get a better deal or some good advice
– You can sometimes try before you buy
Read more about the potential benefits of shopping at local stores here.