• Shopping carts are getting bigger because customers are tempted into buying more to fill it up.
• The deli and rotisserie welcomes every guest with a mouth-watering aroma to make guests hungry.
• Fruits and vegetables are in the front showcasing their vibrant colors. The colorful sight is appealing to the human eye and puts us in a better mood.
• Music with a rhythm slower than the beat of your heart is played so that you take your time wandering the store.
It’s no wonder that I go in for eggs and walk out with $250 worth of groceries.
Here are some great apps that can help you get the most out of your next trip to the grocery store -- and can save you money.
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Why: Save money and get paid to shop. Ibotta allows for 100% of your earnings to be transferred to PayPal, Venmo, or you can have it converted into a gift card. You save on groceries, but you can also save on merchandise that you buy through top apps including Adidas, Beats by Dre and more.
How: Go Shopping. Scan the barcodes and the receipt, and the cash will be deposited into your Ibotta account within 48 hours.
Rating: 5 million downloads | 4.5 out of 5 stars | "Take a picture of the receipt and I'm gonna get cash back. Pretty Remarkable." - Amy Robach, "Good Morning America"
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Why: The app is updated every Thursday morning with products that qualify for rebates.
How: All you have to do is check out the items you love, buy them and then upload a picture of your receipt using the mobile app or website. Once your account reaches $20 Checkout51 mails you a check.
Rating: Over 5 million downloads | 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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Why & how: As you create a list within the app of the things you need, Grocery IQ automatically identifies those items and will pop up with related coupons. With features like multi-barcode scan, all list items, voice search, store locator and more you'll never have to recreate your grocery list again.
Rating: 1 million downloads | rated 3 out of 5 stars | "Grocery IQ takes the old-fashioned grocery list to the 21st century." - Forbes.com
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Why: Flipp is the only app that matches local flyer deals with coupons from the brands you love.
How: Add loyalty cards and clip coupon deals to your card for instant savings at checkout. With over 800 retailers including Walmart, Target, Walgreens, Dollar General and more, you can save 20-50% on items every week.
Rating: 10 Million downloads | 4.4 out of 5 stars
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