So Albertson's has had this big thing going on - 20% reduction storewide. I
must admit I was skeptical but they really did lower their prices a bit.
For a while. As I am a creature of habit I buy the same stuff over and
over. So I know what their regular prices are on a great many items. Take
mozarella cheese - Sargento - 1 pound ball. Usually 3.99 often on sale.
OK, so now the "store price" is 8.99 and they have it "marked down" to 6.99.
Same with pretty much all I buy. I checked the jarred sauces I buy, the
Indian curries, the canned meats and beans, the canned tomatoes - all of
them are sporting sale prices that are higher than what was the store price
for ages.

So another huge price hike masquerading as a price reduction. I guess they
figure people won't notice.