Cheapest grocery store in Muncie, IN this week

Sale prices from this week's weekly ads at 9 chains in Muncie, IN, compared item by item. Per-pound prices are compared only with per-pound prices; where the ad gives a size, the per-unit price (per lb, oz, fl oz or count) is shown under the price.

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Which store wins this week

Needler's Fresh Market has the lowest sale price on the most staples this week (8 of 30 where two or more stores have one on sale), then Meijer (7), Fresh Thyme Market (4), Ruler Foods (4).

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This week's ads in Muncie, IN

Staples: the cheapest sale price at each store

StapleCheapestPriceNext cheapest
Whole turkeyNeedler's Fresh Market$0.49/lb Ruler Foods $0.77/lb
Turkey breastFresh Thyme Market$4.99/lb –
Ham (spiral or bone-in)Fresh Thyme Market$2.69/lb Meijer $2.99/lb
Boneless chicken breastNeedler's Fresh Market$5.99/lb Meijer $6.99/lb
Chicken thighs or drumsticksKroger$1.49/lb Meijer $1.69/lb
Ground beefMeijer$4.49/lb Needler's Fresh Market $5.99/lb
SteakFresh Thyme Market$10.99/lb Meijer $11.99/lb
Pork chopsFresh Thyme Market$2.99/lb –
Pork loin or roastNeedler's Fresh Market$1.99/lb –
BaconMeijer$3.79 Ruler Foods $3.99
SalmonFresh Thyme Market$8.99/lb Needler's Fresh Market $10.99/lb
ShrimpNeedler's Fresh Market$7.49 Ruler Foods $10.00
EggsNeedler's Fresh Market$3.00 Meijer $3.99
MilkALDI$2.65 Fresh Thyme Market $3.99
ButterALDI$1.99 Ruler Foods $2.50
Cheese (block or shredded)Meijer$1.00 Pay Less Super Markets $1.29
YogurtMeijer$1.00 ALDI $3.69
Sandwich breadPay Less Super Markets$1.79 Kroger $1.79
CoffeeMeijer$5.99 Pay Less Super Markets $6.99
CerealALDI$2.49 Needler's Fresh Market $2.99
PastaNeedler's Fresh Market$1.25 ALDI $1.89
RicePay Less Super Markets$1.00 Kroger $1.00
Orange juiceNeedler's Fresh Market$3.50 Pay Less Super Markets $3.99
Soda or seltzerNeedler's Fresh Market$0.99 ALDI $1.85
ApplesPay Less Super Markets$1.99 Ruler Foods $5.00
PotatoesFresh Thyme Market$0.99 Needler's Fresh Market $1.67
Sweet potatoes or yamsRuler Foods$1.25 Pay Less Super Markets $1.49
OnionsMeijer$1.79 Ruler Foods $2.39
CarrotsRuler Foods$0.99 Pay Less Super Markets $1.99
BroccoliRuler Foods$2.50 –
StrawberriesALDI$2.03 –
GrapesMeijer$2.29/lb Needler's Fresh Market $2.99/lb
Cranberry sauceRuler Foods$1.50 Pay Less Super Markets $1.89
Stuffing mixRuler Foods$0.95 Meijer $0.99
PieNeedler's Fresh Market$3.50 Ruler Foods $3.99

Whole turkey (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Needler's Fresh MarketOur Family Grade A Turkey Frozen$0.49/lb11-18
Ruler FoodsKroger Frozen Turkey 10-20 lb SUPER SAVERS$0.77/lb11-25
MeijerMeijer Frozen Grade A Turkey* Limit 1.$0.79/lb11-17
Fresh Thyme MarketJaindl Farms FRESH Grand Champion Whole Turkey ANTIBIOTIC FREE FRESH save up to $3.00 lb$1.99/lb11-17

Turkey breast (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Fresh Thyme MarketJaindl Farms FRESH Grand Champion Bone In Turkey Breast FRESH ANTIBIOTIC FREE$4.99/lb11-17

Ham (spiral or bone-in) (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Fresh Thyme MarketFrick's Sugar Cane Cured Shank or Butt Half Ham$2.69/lb11-17
MeijerFresh from Meijer Boneless Whole Ham$2.99/lb11-17
Needler's Fresh MarketKretschmar Virginia Ham Smoked or Honey$7.99/lb11-18

Boneless chicken breast (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Needler's Fresh MarketSeasoned or Stuffed Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Select Varieties$5.99/lb11-18
MeijerKatie's Best Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts* Katie's Best Whole Fryer Chicken Air chilled. Fresh. 2.79 lb$6.99/lb11-17

Chicken thighs or drumsticks (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
KrogerFresh Tyson Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs Bone-In$1.49/lb11-17
MeijerFresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs All natural. Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings All natural... 2.99 lb$1.69/lb11-17
Needler's Fresh MarketSeasoned Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs$2.79/lb11-18

Ground beef (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
MeijerFresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg., or larger.$4.49/lb11-17
Needler's Fresh Market80% Lean Ground Beef Value Pack$5.99/lb11-18

Steak (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Fresh Thyme MarketThomas Farms Grass Fed Boneless Ribeye Steak VALUE PACK$10.99/lb11-17
MeijerCertified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak$11.99/lb11-17
KrogerBoneless Strip Steaks Family Pack$15.99/lb11-17

Pork chops (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Fresh Thyme MarketFarm Promise Boneless Pork Chops or Half Cut Boneless Loin Roast ANTIBIOTIC FREE$2.99/lb11-17

Pork loin or roast (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Needler's Fresh MarketBoneless Pork Loin Half$1.99/lb11-18

Bacon

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
MeijerMeijer Bacon 12 oz.$3.79
$0.32/oz
11-17
Ruler FoodsIndiana Kitchen Smoked Bacon 16 oz, Select Varieties$3.99
$3.99/lb
11-25
Pay Less Super MarketsSmithfield Bacon Select Varieties, 12-16 oz$3.9911-17
KrogerSmithfield Bacon Select Varieties, 12-16 oz$3.9911-17
ALDIAppleton Farms Black Forest Bacon 12 oz$4.29
$0.36/oz
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Needler's Fresh MarketOur Family Bacon 16 oz Select Varieties$5.49
$5.49/lb
11-18

Salmon (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Fresh Thyme MarketPier 33 Coho Salmon Fillets previously frozen ANTIBIOTIC FREE$8.99/lb11-17
Needler's Fresh MarketVerlasso Salmon Fillets Fresh$10.99/lb11-18

Shrimp

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Needler's Fresh MarketCenSea Raw, EZ Peel Shrimp 31-40 ct 16 oz bag$7.4911-18
Ruler FoodsKroger Medium Shrimp Tray 17 oz$10.00
$9.41/lb
11-25

Eggs

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Needler's Fresh MarketEggland's Best Grade A Large Eggs 12 ct$3.00
$0.25/ct
11-18
MeijerEggland's Best Organic Eggs Dozen.$3.9911-17
Pay Less Super Markets24 ct Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs Large, Grade A or Ghirardelli Cookies, 6.3 oz; Select Varieties$4.99
$0.79/oz
11-17
Kroger24 ct Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs Large, Grade A or Ghirardelli Cookies, 6.3 oz; Select Varieties$4.99
$0.79/oz
11-17
Fresh Thyme MarketVital Farms Large Pasture-Raised Eggs 1 dozen save up to $2.00$4.9911-17

Milk

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
ALDIKnoppers Crispy Milk Hazelnut Wafers - 5 Pack 4.4 oz everyday price$2.65
$1.93/lb
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Fresh Thyme MarketA2 Milk Grassfed A2/A2 Milk 59 oz$3.99
$1.08/lb
11-17
Needler's Fresh MarketTruMoo Milk Gallon Select Varieties$4.9911-18
Pay Less Super MarketsFairlife Milk Select Varieties, 52 fl oz$5.49
$0.11/fl oz
11-17
KrogerFairlife Milk Select Varieties, 52 fl oz NEW everyday price$5.49
$0.11/fl oz
11-17
MeijerFairlife Ultra-Filtered Milk 52 oz. Select varieties.$10.00
$3.08/lb
11-17

Butter

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
ALDICountryside Creamery Salted Butter Quarters 16 oz$1.99
$1.99/lb
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Ruler FoodsKroger Butter Sticks 4 ct SUPER SAVERS$2.50
$0.62/ct
11-25
Pay Less Super MarketsLand O Lakes Butter Select Varieties, 15-16 oz$2.9911-17
KrogerLand O Lakes Butter Select Varieties, 15-16 oz$2.9911-17
MeijerLand O'Lakes Butter Sticks 16 oz. or spread 13-16 oz. Select varieties.$2.9911-17

Cheese (block or shredded)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
MeijerKraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese* 7-8 oz. Select varieties. BOGO of equal or lesser value $1$1.0011-17
Pay Less Super MarketsKroger Cheese Select Varieties, 6-8 oz$1.2911-17
KrogerKroger Cheese Select Varieties, 6-8 oz$1.2911-17
ALDIPriano Premium Ricotta & Cheese Tortelloni with Real Cheese 8.8 oz$1.59
$0.18/oz
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Ruler FoodsKroger Cheese Shredded and Bar, 6-8 oz SUPER SAVERS$1.6711-25
Needler's Fresh MarketKraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese 7-8 oz Select Varieties -$1 When you buy 5 with loyalty$2.4911-18

Yogurt

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
MeijerChobani Yogurt Cup 5.3 oz. Select varieties.$1.00
$0.19/oz
11-17
ALDIFriendly Farms Lowfat 2g Sugar Vanilla Greek Yogurt - 4 Pack 5.3 oz$3.69
$51.97/oz
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Needler's Fresh MarketDannon Activia, Light + Fit, Oikos or Danimals Yogurt 4 pk Select Varieties$4.00
$1.00/ct
11-18
Fresh Thyme MarketChobani Yogurt 5.3 oz Dietitian PICK$10.00
$1.89/oz
11-17

Sandwich bread

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Pay Less Super MarketsKroger Bread Select Varieties, 20 oz$1.79
$1.43/lb
11-17
KrogerKroger Bread Select Varieties, 20 oz NEW everyday price$1.79
$1.43/lb
11-17
MeijerPepperidge Farm Rye or Pumpernickel Bread 16 oz. Select varieties.$3.49
$3.49/lb
11-17

Coffee

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
MeijerEight O'Clock Coffee 11-12 oz. or K-Cups 10 ct.$5.9911-17
Pay Less Super MarketsStarbucks Coffee 11-12 oz Bag or K-cups, 10 ct. Select Varieties$6.9911-17
KrogerStarbucks Coffee 11-12 oz Bag or K-cups, 10 ct. Select Varieties$6.9911-17
ALDINestle Dark Roast Instant Coffee 7 oz$8.97
$1.28/oz
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Needler's Fresh MarketGevalia Ground Coffee or Maxwell House Coffee Pods 10-12 oz, 10-12 ct -$1.00 OFF when you buy 5 with loyalty$8.9911-18
Ruler FoodsKroger Coffee 24-30.5 oz$10.9911-25
CostcoCrafted Classics Coffee K-Cup Pod Variety Pack, 72ct K-Cup Pods $10 manufacturer's savings is valid 10/19/26 through 11/15/26. While supplies last. • Variety Pack of Exceptional Coffee FEATURED SAVINGS$32.99
$0.46/ct
11-15

Cereal

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
ALDIMillville Berry Kids Krunch Cereal 13 oz$2.49
$0.19/oz
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Needler's Fresh MarketKellogg's Large Size Cereal 12-20.9 oz Select Varieties -$1$2.9911-18
MeijerKellogg's Raisin Bran 16.1 oz., Frosted Flakes 12 oz. or Special K Cereal 11.2-12.9 oz. box. Select varieties.$2.9911-17
Pay Less Super MarketsKellogg's Giant Size Cereal 19.2-29.5 oz or Special K Granola, 11 oz; Select Varieties$3.9911-17
KrogerKashi Cereal 8-18 oz or Bear Naked Granola, 11-12 oz; Select Varieties$3.9911-17

Pasta

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Needler's Fresh MarketOur Family Pasta 12-16 oz • Select Varieties$1.2511-18
ALDIReggano Family Size Angel Hair Pasta 32 oz$1.89
$0.94/lb
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MeijerFrederik's by Meijer Gourmet Pasta 12-16 oz. Select varieties.$2.9911-17

Rice

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Pay Less Super MarketsMinute Rice 2-Pack or Dole Canned Pineapple, 8 oz; Select Varieties$1.00
$0.12/oz
11-17
KrogerMinute Rice 2-Pack or Dole Canned Pineapple, 8 oz. Select Varieties$1.00
$0.12/oz
11-17
MeijerOld El Paso Taco Shells 8-12 ct./4.6-11 oz., Rice 8.8 oz. or Enchilada Sauce 10 oz. Select varieties.$1.9911-17
ALDIMillville Crispy Rice Treats - 8 Count 6.2 oz$2.49
$0.80/lb
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Orange juice

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Needler's Fresh MarketFlorida's Natural Orange Juice 52 oz Select Varieties$3.50
$1.08/lb
11-18
Pay Less Super MarketsSimply Orange Juice 46 fl oz or Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream 14 fl oz; Select Varieties$3.99
$0.09/fl oz
11-17
KrogerSimply Orange Juice 46 fl oz or Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream 14 fl oz; Select Varieties$3.99
$0.09/fl oz
11-17

Soda or seltzer

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Needler's Fresh MarketChek Club Soda or Tonic Water 1 liter Select Varieties$0.99
$0.03/fl oz
11-18
ALDIPoppi Cherry Limeade Soda Can, 12 fl oz 12 fl oz$1.85
$0.15/fl oz
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MeijerBloom Pop Prebiotic Soda* 12 oz. can. Select varieties. Plus deposit where applicable. Quantities less than 2 are at regular price.$2.00
$0.17/oz
11-17
Pay Less Super MarketsCoca-Cola, Pepsi or 7UP Select Varieties, 6-Pack, 16.9 fl oz Bottles$3.99
$0.24/fl oz
11-17
KrogerCoca-Cola, Pepsi or 7UP Select Varieties, 6-Pack, 16.9 fl oz Bottles$3.99
$0.24/fl oz
11-17
Fresh Thyme MarketZevia Zero Calorie Soda 6 pk, 12 oz NON GMO$4.99
$1.11/lb
11-17
CostcoPoppi Soda, Juicy Hits Variety Pack, 12 fl oz, 18-count $5 savings is valid 10/19/26 through 11/15/26. While supplies last. • 6 - Strawberry Lemon • 6 - Cherry Limeade • 6 - Ra FEATURED SAVINGS$14.99
$1.25/fl oz
11-15

Apples

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Pay Less Super MarketsHoneycrisp or Sugar Bee Apples$1.9911-17
Ruler FoodsKroger Gala Apples 5 lb Bag or Kroger Honeycrisp Apples, 3 lb Bag$5.00
$1.00/lb
11-25
KrogerKroger Apples Select Varieties, 5 lb Bag$5.00
$1.00/lb
11-17
Fresh Thyme MarketOrganic Honeycrisp Apples 2 lb bag USDA ORGANIC$5.99
$3.00/lb
11-17
WalmartApple AirPods 4$89.0011-17

Potatoes

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Fresh Thyme MarketRusset Potatoes 5 lb bag save up to $2.00, 3 DAY DEAL$0.99
$0.20/lb
11-17
Needler's Fresh MarketBetty Crocker Specialty Potatoes 4 oz Select Varieties$1.67
$0.42/oz
11-18
MeijerRusset Potatoes 5 lb. bag. Organic Russet Potatoes 3 lb. bag.........4.49$1.99
$0.40/lb
11-17
Ruler FoodsKroger Russet Potatoes 5 lb Bag SUPER SAVERS$2.49
$0.50/lb
11-25
Pay Less Super MarketsKroger Frozen Potatoes Select Varieties, 19-32 oz$3.4911-17
KrogerKroger Frozen Potatoes Select Varieties, 19-32 oz NEW everyday price$3.4911-17

Sweet potatoes or yams

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Ruler FoodsKroger Cut Yams Sweet Potatoes in Syrup 15 oz$1.25
$0.08/oz
11-25
Pay Less Super MarketsSweet Potatoes$1.4911-17
KrogerBruce's Yams 40 oz$3.49
$1.40/lb
11-17
Needler's Fresh MarketBruce's Cut Yams 40 oz Select Varieties$3.49
$1.40/lb
11-18
MeijerBruce's Cut Yams 29 oz. or Glory Foods Greens 27 oz. sale$5.00
$2.76/lb
11-17

Onions

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
MeijerYellow Onions 3 lb. bag or Pascal Celery Each. Organic Yellow Onions 3 lb. bag.................4.29$1.79
$0.60/lb
11-17
Ruler FoodsKroger Yellow Onions 3 lb Bag$2.39
$0.80/lb
11-25
Fresh Thyme MarketYellow Onions 3 lb Bag$2.49
$0.83/lb
11-17
Needler's Fresh MarketSweet Yellow Onions 2 lb bag$2.99
$1.50/lb
11-18

Carrots

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Ruler FoodsKroger Cut & Peeled Baby Carrots 16 oz$0.99
$0.99/lb
11-25
Pay Less Super MarketsKroger Carrots Sticks, Chips or Shreds, Select Varieties, 10-16 oz Package$1.9911-17
KrogerKroger Carrots Sticks, Chips or Shreds, Select Varieties, 10-16 oz Package$1.9911-17
Needler's Fresh MarketWhole Carrots 2 lb bag$1.99
$0.99/lb
11-18

Broccoli

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Ruler FoodsKroger Broccoli Florets or Green Beans, 12 oz Bag$2.50
$0.21/oz
11-25

Strawberries

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
ALDIMillville Strawberry Toaster Tarts, 12 ct 20.3 oz$2.03
$0.13/lb
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Grapes (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
MeijerCalifornia Red Seedless Grapes$2.29/lb11-17
Needler's Fresh MarketRed Seedless Grapes$2.99/lb11-18
Fresh Thyme MarketRed or Green Seedless Grapes jumbo$2.99/lb11-17

Cranberry sauce

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Ruler FoodsKroger Jellied Cranberry Sauce 14 oz or Extra Wide Egg Noodles, 16 oz$1.50
$0.11/oz
11-25
Pay Less Super MarketsKroger Cranberry Sauce Select Varieties, 14 oz$1.89
$0.13/oz
11-17
KrogerKroger Cranberry Sauce Select Varieties, 14 oz NEW everyday price$1.89
$0.13/oz
11-17
Needler's Fresh MarketOcean Spray Cranberry Sauce 14 oz. Whole or Jellied Select Varieties$2.50
$0.18/oz
11-18
Fresh Thyme MarketFarmer's Market Organic Cranberry Sauce 14 oz FRESHLY LOCKED DEALS$3.99
$0.29/oz
11-17
MeijerOcean Spray Craisins 5-6 oz. or Cranberry Sauces 14 oz. or Del Monte Canned Fruit 14.5-15.25 oz. Excludes mandarin oranges.$5.0011-17

Stuffing mix

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Ruler FoodsKroger Stuffing Mix 6 oz or Frozen Vegetables, 10-12 oz$0.9511-25
MeijerMeijer Stuffing Mix 6 oz. Select varieties.$0.99
$0.17/oz
11-17
WalmartStove Top Stuffing Mix, 1 Box, for Dinner Sides and Thanksgiving Dinner Turkey, 6 oz$1.48
$0.25/oz
11-17
ALDIStove Top Turkey Stuffing Mix 6 oz$1.50
$0.25/oz
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Pay Less Super MarketsStove Top Stuffing 6 oz or Heinz Gravy, 12 oz; Select Varieties$2.00
$0.33/oz
11-17
KrogerStove Top Stuffing 6 oz or Heinz Gravy, 12 oz Select Varieties$2.00
$0.33/oz
11-17
Needler's Fresh MarketStove Top Stuffing or Heinz HomeStyle Gravy 6 oz 12 oz Select Varieties$2.00
$0.33/oz
11-18
Fresh Thyme MarketAleia's Gluten Free Stuffing 10 oz FRESHLY LOCKED DEALS$4.99
$0.50/oz
11-17
CostcoBacon-Wrapped Turducken Roast w/ Italian Sausage Stuffing, 7 lb Total $35 manufacturer's savings is valid 11/01/26 through 11/30/26. While supplies last. • Turducken Roast w/ Stuffing • 7 l FEATURED SAVINGS$135
$19.28/lb
11-15

Pie

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Needler's Fresh MarketPillsbury Pie Shells 10-12 oz Select Varieties Regular or Deep Dish$3.5011-18
Ruler FoodsBakery Fresh Pumpkin Pie 8 inch or Pecan Pie, 8 inch SUPER SAVERS$3.9911-25
MeijerFresh from Meijer 8" Fruit Pie 21-24 oz.$4.9911-17
Pay Less Super MarketsMarie Callender's Pie 25-42 oz or Dolly Parton's Cheesecake, 24 oz; Select Varieties$5.4911-17
KrogerMarie Callender's Pie 25-42 oz or Dolly Parton's Cheesecake, 24 oz; Select Varieties$5.4911-17
Fresh Thyme MarketOld Fashioned Pies select varieties, 8 inch$5.9911-17

How this works

We read each chain's current weekly ad in Muncie, IN and match the sale items to common staples. A price is the advertised sale price; multi-buy deals (2 for $5) are shown per item, and some need the store's loyalty card. BJ's and Trader Joe's prices come from their online catalogs and have no end date; Trader Joe's prices are everyday prices, not sales. Each row shows the cheapest matching item at that store, so sizes and brands differ: check the item name. Prices can vary by store within a chain.

Ads checked 2026-11-15: ALDI (prices as of 11-15), Costco (11-09 to 11-15), Fresh Thyme Market (11-11 to 11-17), Kroger (11-11 to 11-17), Meijer (11-11 to 11-17), Needler's Fresh Market (11-12 to 11-18), Pay Less Super Markets (11-11 to 11-17), Ruler Foods (11-11 to 11-25), Walmart (11-11 to 11-17).

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