From Forbes: “The nation’s largest traditional grocery chain, Cincinnati-based Kroger has seen sales growth during the recession as households cut down on restaurant spending and eat more meals at home.
The company has said sales are strong for its own corporate brands, which Kroger offers in three tiers: the premium “Private Selection” that the company says has $1 billion in annual sales, store name brands and a low-priced “Value” brand.
Kroger has been expanding its brands and promotions targeting regular customers such as special coupons.”
From PRWeb: “A recent poll by Select Coupon …

From the Green Bay Press Gazette: As economy dips, local customers choose to clip
“Coupon use typically rises as the economy slows, said Matthew Tilley, director of marketing for Winston-Salem, N.C.-based CMS, a coupon-processing agent for grocery brands.
The last boom in coupon use was during the tough economic times of the early 1990s, Tilley said.
In 2007, shoppers redeemed 2.6 billion grocery manufacturer coupons, he said. But shoppers could have done much better. Manufacturers distributed 302 billion coupons, worth an average of $1.28 each. Coupon values also increased an average of 10 …

From The Evening News and Tribune: Cutting costs in your cart: Save money, stay healthy at the grocery
“Robert Friedmeyer knows how to save money on groceries. Not only do he and his wife, Tammy, clip coupons every Sunday, they look for discounts, sales and comparison shop for everything from flour to toothpaste.
The economy is forcing shoppers to save in every way they can, including using an old technique that has been updated for the digital age — coupons.”

(ARA) – For most Americans, Thanksgiving without turkey is like the Fourth of July without fireworks. That’s why it’s important not to deprive yourself during holiday meals. The holidays are full of temptations and an occasional treat is fine as long as you make sure to keep short- and long-term health goals in mind.
Your weight-loss efforts can absolutely stay on track this Thanksgiving holiday by following simple tips from Weight Watchers that allow you to enjoy yourself.
1. Slow Down for Satisfaction.
When sitting down to the Thanksgiving feast, select foods you …

I usually only eat steak when I go out to eat because I don’t know how to cook it. I am hoping I can save money by eating my steaks at home from now on.
6 Steps to Grill the Perfect Steak
There’s nothing better than a nicely grilled juicy steak.
But how come I can’t duplicate that restaurant, expensive, juicy, melt-in-your mouth, perfectly grilled steak?
Well, I found out how to grill steak perfectly – and here’s how you can too.