CINCINNATI — Americans are firing up the grill this Fourth of July.
The National Retail Federation says consumers plan to spend a record average of $94 per person on food for the holiday. We hit the stores to find the best deals on cookout favorites and ways to keep more money in your pocket.
Kroger
Kroger has some of the strongest deals of the week, starting with ribeye steaks at $10.99 per pound.
One of the biggest savings is the buy two, get three free deal on 12-pack sodas. A single 12-pack runs $11.99, but with this deal, you can walk out with five 12-packs for less than $25.
Other deals to look for:
- Buy one, get two free Tyson chicken drumsticks, thighs and wings
- Buy two, get three free Doritos and Tostitos
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Meijer
Meijer is worth a stop if you're shopping around. Look for these deals:
- Meijer chicken drumsticks: $0.99 per pound
- Large seedless watermelon: $2.99
- Bulk sweet corn: Four for $1
- Meijer family pack chicken breasts: $2.29 per pound
Aldi
Aldi has some more budget-friendly options this week:
- Sweet corn 4-pack: $2.39
- California peaches: $1.49 per pound
- Whole seedless watermelon: $4.65
- Lean ground beef patties: $4.99 per pound
Walmart
If you'd rather get everything in one stop, Walmart has a bundle worth checking out. The cookout-for-eight-people bundle comes in at under $5 per person — about $37 total — and includes burgers, hot dogs, buns, baked beans, chips and drinks.
Don't forget to clip your Kroger fuel points coupon
Before you check out at Kroger, there's one more way to save. Kroger is offering 4x fuel points through Saturday, but you have to clip the digital coupon in the app before you shop — otherwise, you won't get the points.
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