For some time, drugstores have been trying to bribe shoppers to spend by promising post-purchase saving coupons (good for use on the next or a future purchase). Now, supermarkets are getting into the act. We see these offers at Shaw’s and Stop & Shop this week.

But be careful: You’ll need to be organized and [...]

We’ve got more of those back-to-school specials at the drugstores next week, and some steep discounts on a few items at the supermarkets. But where are the many good prices on the fruits and veggies? Maybe we should start making shot-in-the-dark trips to local farmers markets.

From today-Thursday (July 24-30), Stop & Shop/Milford has northwest [...]

I like free as much as the next savvy shopper, but I’m tired of seeing so much made of “buy one, get one free” specials. What you’re really getting then are two at half the regular price, which may or may not be much of a bargain, and the items may be one more than [...]

To help area shoppers get an idea where the best deals are, I’ve peeked at next week’s store fliers to see. The answer is . . . at the Stop & Shop supermarket in Milford.

Starting July 3, the supermarket there will have sirloin steak tips for $3.99 a pound, 12 ears of sweet corn for $1.99 [...]