FIVE TIPS TO HELP YOU SAVE AT THE STORE

Look for discounts

Most stores will have dedicated racks or sections stocked with discounted products. This includes anything from produce, baked goods and meat, to beauty and household products.

Price match

Price matching is a policy where retailers will reduce their price to match or even beat the price of the same product offered by a competitor. Several stores price match in Ontario, including Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills, FreshCo, and Giant Tiger — and there are apps to help.

Use rewards and rebates programs

There are several loyalty rewards and rebates programs that can be used to get money back and earn points while shopping in Canada. They include PC Optimum, Checkout51, Caddle, Eclipsa, Ampli and Reebee. Each have their own rules and requirements.

Find coupons

Some coupons can be found online through manufacturers while others are available in store, either placed around the shop or attached to the product itself. For online coupons, be sure to check if they can be printed at home or ordered in the mail.

Buy in bulk

Costco is good for more than just free samples and cheap hotdogs. The big-box store offers a massive range of products in bulk that are sometimes cheaper to splurge on than to buy in smaller amounts at other stores.

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