12 shopping secrets that will save you time and money at Kroger

Kroger has some of the best bargains in the business. But savvy shoppers know that there are ways to save even more at the grocery chain.Even as Krogerincreases its organic offerings, Kroger is working to maintain its position as a value-centricretail chain. The company has invested $3.6 billion in beating out the competition when it comes toprices, Kroger said in an earnings call in June.While the company is investing to keep price low for all shoppers, there aresome secrets to saving more money than the average customer.Here's how to get the most out of every Kroger shopping trip. SEE ALSO:16 shopping tips to save big at CostcoSign up for a digital accountLinking a digital account to a Shopper's Card (Kroger's loyalty card) means you can load online coupons on the card, instead of bringing your clipped coupons to the store. The digital account also lets you keep track of your fuel points, shopping lists, and prescriptions, so it's a convenient (and free) way to shop more efficiently. Go online on FridaysEvery Friday, shoppers with Kroger.com accounts can visit the Free Friday Download website to get a coupon for a free item. Past offers have included bread, yogurt, pet food, and candy, reports the Krazy Coupon Lady. While you can only claim the coupon on Friday, you can use it while shopping any time for the next two weeks. Keep track of your fuel pointsFor every $1 customers with Shopper's Cards spend at Kroger, they earn 1 fuel point.One hundred fuel point is equal to 10 cents off each gallon of gas. Be sure to check your current fuel point count, which resets every month, at the bottom of your receipt or online, so you can be strategic in your fuel point strategyif you have 1,000 fuel points, and you're filling up your tank with 35 gallons of gas (the limit for a fuel points fill-up), you can save $35. See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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