Did you know there’s a reason supermarkets place dairy and produce on opposite sides of the store? Are you aware of the incentive behind the size of shopping carts? Or that stores choose music intentionally designed to encourage you to buy more? If you assumed these factors were merely coincidental, think again! Close examination and research behind grocery store shopping will clue you in to the laundry list of strategies stores use to get you to spend more money. What’s more, chances are you’re falling for them!

You can beat the system and avoid emptying your wallet. With an awareness of common supermarket tactics and the right advice, you can shrink your grocery bill while stocking up on all the essentials. Here at SkinnyMs., we’ve created a list of 10 terrific grocery tips that’ll help you save money and prevent you from falling victim to clever marketing and grocery store schemes.