Knoxville shoppers are learning the hard way that where you grab your groceries can make or break your budget. A weekly price sweep of 23 everyday items across local stores found some basics running close to twice as much at one checkout line as at another. The widest spreads showed up on fresh meat and a few pantry staples, so a small switch in store or brand can cut the total. For anyone watching their wallet, this week’s numbers highlight repeatable deals and a few eye-opening rip-offs.
The price check lined up 23 common items at four Knoxville spots: the Kroger on Chapman Highway, Food City on North Broadway, Publix at University Commons and the Walmart Supercenter off Gallaher View Road. Reporters compared both big-name labels and store brands, then logged the lowest available price for each product. The rundown was published by the Knoxville News Sentinel.
Store Brands Often Win
One trend that will not surprise seasoned sale-hunters: store brands frequently beat national…..