2. Grocery Store Layout Power Alley-located just inside the door, filled with specials. Caution: some of them may not be specials Power of the Perimeter-around the perimeter are fresh groceries such as baked goods, meat, dairy products, fruits and vegetables; big profit items. In the middle of the store are nonperishable products

3. Grocery Store Layout cont. End aisles-used for sale products or products NOT on sale Product placement-everything is alphabetical, ex. spices. Impulse items-placed by the checkout counter, magazines, razors, candy, batteries

4. Ways to Save Money Plan menus before shopping Use coupons wisely, not all coupons offer a savings. May be able to buy a generic brand cheaper than using a coupon for a brand name product Watch for seasonal specials, especially with fruits and vegetables

5. Ways to Save Money cont. Use a shopping list and stick to it Do not go to the store hungry Watch multiple price-3 for 99 cents may sound less expensive that 33 cents each Super, giant economy size cans or cartons sometimes cost more than smaller sizes.

6. Ways to Save Money cont. Shop less often Take only a certain amount of cash, do not write a check Watch purchasing convenience items

7. Where to Shop Supermarkets Supercenters, Walmart, K-Mart Convenience Stores Specialty Stores Thrift Stores Farmer’s Markets Internet

8. Costs Per Serving Compare products by the costs per serving and not by the size of box, weight, etc. Determine cost by the following formula: Cost of product divided by the # of servings