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| - While WalMart may be the largest grocer in America, some of us want something different. Like produce without mold or GMO offerings that aren't marked. A deli with someone smiling behind the counter. A meat department with someone working the counter that knows the difference between 80/20 and 94/6. And oh yes, speedy checkouts and self-checkout options. Kroger owns Smith's and while they might just be the second largest Grocery chain in America these days behind WalMart, they kick WalMart's rear end more often than not. Kroger has been a "FULL SERVICE GROCER" for a long time, and they still know how to do it right.
Also for those who want to try their hand at extreme couponing, while Nevada doesn't have the double coupon deals like some states have, Smith's has helped me maximize my budget between my coupons and their sales and 10 for 10 deals. And I'm talking serious budget maximization. (Sorry, I don't share my secrets, please don't ask).
And one last thing: A quick breakdown of Southeast Henderson food shopping options goes like this.
Whole Foods - Use for premium meat, supplements, chemical free soaps, etc.
Albertsons: Excessively priced, high quality produce, pain in the rear checkouts.
Vons: Once my favorite, they've slipped in selection and quality control. Produce is good, Bakery is very good. Deli is hit or miss. Checkout is the place where you cool your heels, don't go there in a hurry.
Fresh & Easy: Small selection, slightly higher prices, seen produce and meat quality issues here. Check what you buy carefully.
Winco: Gotta know your items and prices, has bulk items, you can save mega $$$ here, but service sucks and the store can be a ZOO, payment options are restricted, and you gotta bag your stuff.
Cuevas: It's a Mexican Supermarket. And one of Henderson's hidden in plain site gems. But it's also a category all to itself.
That leaves Smith's as the place to go when you just want to shop without hassle.
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