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Mouse Print*-- Here We Shrink Again - Spring 2025

Once again, we present a half dozen supermarket products that are a fraction of their former sizes. The biggest change is happening right now in the refrigerated case. Simply Orange is being downsized again. That story is in Mouse Print* this week.

Kroger Created Secret Shopper Profiles; You May Pay More (or Less) Than Your Neighbors

Consumer Reports just released results of an investigation about Kroger and how it uses its loyalty program to create secret shopper profiles [short version]. These profiles estimate your income, education level, household size, etc. The data collected is then used to determine what offers/discounts any particular shopper will be presented. [Detailed version] The story also lists the states that allow you to opt-out of data sharing.

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9 of the Best High-Fiber Foods

Nutritionists say that only 5% of adults get enough fiber in their diets every day. Not only does it support gut health and digestion, but it also promotes satiety, keeping you feeling full between meals, and reduces the risk of disease. Here are nine common foods that are good sources of fiber.

5 Websites to Save Time and Money

WCVB's consumer reporter Ben Simmoneau interviews Kevin Brassler of Checkbook.org who describes five websites to help save you money and time. One site, CashBackMonitor.com, for example, helps you find which retail websites offer the biggest rebates when you buy at a webstore accessed through their links. Here is the print version of this story.

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