With prices now higher by more than 2% than this time last year, 80% of Americans say the cost of groceries is a major financial stressor.

Stew Leonard Jr., president and CEO of Stew Leonard’s Grocery Stores, offers these tips to help you save at the market:

Buy groceries on sale and freeze for later, which can really help you save on pricey items like meat.

Look for digital coupons and grocery store rewards apps.

Buy store brand!  Walmart and Kroger report that their store-brands are driving earnings since they’re less expensive than private labels.

Do it yourself.  Pre-cut fruits, veggies and cheeses may be convenient, but they can cost anywhere between 1% to 5% more than buying the items whole and cutting them yourself.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/13/business/grocery-prices-high-save-money