Coupons have been part of grocery shopping for generations. But today, the savings are often digital – loaded in the store’s app, which you can sometimes combine with other deals.
To unlock those digital deals, most stores require you to create an account and join a loyalty program. In exchange, retailers may collect data on your shopping habits. That information can be used to target ads and potentially to charge different prices to different shoppers, a practice known as surveillance pricing.
If you prefer not to rely on apps, some stores offer in-store kiosks where you can scan your physical rewards card or enter your phone number to load digital discounts. Other stores may apply discounts at checkout if you ask. Another way to stay on top of what’s on sale is to watch a super-couponer like Star Smith, Super-Couponer @couponwithStar, who breaks down weekly deals on her YouTube channel. “We spend all of our time doing the work and finding the deals and doing the match-ups, so if you can watch a two-minute video, you can get plugged into those savings and just duplicate what they’re doing,” Smith said. Consumer Reports says you can access additional deals by signing up for email lists from your favorite brands or reaching out to them directly. Many of them will send high-value coupons, and sometimes even free product offers. The savings could mean keeping more money in your pocket. Consumer Reports recommends sticking to a shopping list. A digital coupon only saves you money if it’s for something you were already planning to buy. All Consumer Reports material Copyright 2026 Consumer Reports, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Consumer Reports is a not-for-profit organization which accepts no advertising. It has no commercial relationship with any advertiser or sponsor on this site. For more information, visit consumer.org.1:37AI Can not spell Ortega. It is a beautiful river and great on a west wind day. EnjoyBlind Clay County fourth grader finds new world in Braille booksWalk the Talk: Epilepsy Alliance Florida hosts awareness walk at Jacksonville ZooLoved ones gather to remember Melissa Wood one week after she was killed in Walgreens parking lotLoved ones gather to remember Melissa Wood one week after she was killed in Walgreens parking lotGators, Hurricanes begin quest for national title; Bulldogs end season in first roundMan killed in Ponte Vedra double shooting remembered as ‘life of the party’Father says his daughter was detained at Blue Cypress Park teen takeoverInside new family-focused venue The Block Jax on city's SouthsideThe first day of spring is here! Michelle gives a look at the temperatures into the weekendIran internet blackout leaves Jacksonville families anxiously waiting for word from loved onesUnredacted arrest warrant reveals new details about double shooting in Ponte VedraDaughter of Ponte Vedra double shooting victim urges harsh punishment for accused killer1:10Residents say it doesn’t prevent accidents after deadly Atlantic Blvd. crashI need a drop top office! A spring fling then it feels like summerSend News4JAX your videos and pictures if you were at the teen takeover at Blue Cypress ParkSend News4JAX your videos and pictures if you were at the teen takeover at Blue Cypress ParkWhat police want parents to know about 'teen takeovers' after Arlington gathering ends in arrestsJacksonville edges toward $4 a gallon; Here's how you can saveJacksonville city councilman pushing to roll out Waymo; Safety analysts have some concernsCity of St. Augustine introduces resolution that would permanently shorten Nights of Lights▶Mother of 18-year-old killed at Westside Burger King serves customers, pays for meals in son’s honorGator boys headed to Tampa to begin journey for back-to-back national titlesJacksonville approves next step in bringing UF campus to cityPrivate lender says she lost nearly $70K after working with BG Ventures Investment Real Estate
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