Quick overview — what to watch this week in Los Angeles

Spring is showing up in the produce aisle and so are a lot of targeted digital-coupon deals. Key chains with noteworthy circulars right now include Stop & Shop, Food 4 Less (California), Stater Bros., and Kroger-brand stores. Warehouse and membership deals are active too — BJ’s is running up to 50% off 1-year memberships, and Splash Wines has a batch of discounted, top-rated bottles.

Top highlights from the flyers and apps

Stop & Shop (prices listed through 5/11 in the circular)

• Pint of blueberries — BOGO FREE.
• Mini cucumbers — $1.97 each.
• Several digital-coupon and Pick-4 style deals (see below for dairy/condiment specifics).

Kroger-brand deals showing up in local ads

• Kroger cheese (12–16 oz) — $3.49 with digital coupon.
• Free Private Selection cinnamon roll (1 ct) with a digital coupon.
• Free Kroger bacon when you spend $35+ on Saturday/Sunday (digital coupon required).

Food 4 Less (California) & Stater Bros.

• Local weekly ads active — check their circulars for additional meat and produce markdowns. Food 4 Less has a weekly ad effective through Tuesday in many stores.

Warehouse & membership

• BJ’s Wholesale Club — up to 50% off 1-year memberships (good if you plan bulk buys or appliance/household shopping).

Wine deals

• Splash Wines — featured list of 18 top-rated bottles (reds, whites, mixed) at sale prices this week.

Produce steals — what’s in season and cheap

Berries

• Stop & Shop: Pint of blueberries BOGO FREE — great for breakfasts, smoothies, or freezing for later.
• Strawberries — $2.49 per lb with a digital coupon (price shown in circulars).

Cucumbers & spring veg

• Mini cucumbers at Stop & Shop — $1.97 each — handy for snack plates and salads.

Seasonal tip: With berries on sale, make a large batch of berry compote and freeze single-serving portions for yogurt, oatmeal, or quick desserts.

Dairy, deli, and pantry markdowns

Cheeses & dairy

• Lucerne cheeses (8 oz) — available with a digital coupon (clip on app).
• Daisy sour cream (8 oz) — $0.99 each on “Pick 4” promotions (use the Pick 4 deal + applicable coupons to drop unit cost).
• Kroger cheese (12–16 oz) — $3.49 with digital coupon.

Snacks & sweets

• Endangered Species chocolate bars (3 oz) — $1.99 each on Mega deals; combine with manufacturer or printable coupons to shave more off (example: clip $1.00/1 and find printables for additional savings).

Drinks

• Tropicana Refreshers (46 oz) — $2.50 each with coupon; submit the purchase to Shopkick for 350 points (about $1.40 value) for an effective net cost near $1.10 each.

Coupon stacking tip: Clip store digital coupons, pair with manufacturer printables where allowed, and use loyalty-app offers (Shopkick, store apps) to maximize net savings.

Deals that feel like groceries but aren’t — memberships & wine

BJ’s Wholesale Club membership

• Current promotion: Up to 50% off 1-year memberships. If you buy in bulk or plan to use BJ’s gas and pharmacy, the membership discount can pay for itself quickly.

Wine deals via Splash Wines

• Splash Wines has a curated list of 18 top-rated bottles on sale. Good time to pick up a mix of reds and whites for spring entertaining.

Small-recipe ideas using sale items

Berry yogurt parfaits (makes 4)

• Ingredients: BOGO blueberries, $2.49/lb strawberries, Greek yogurt, granola.
• Use fresh berries on top or make berry compote and layer with yogurt and granola for quick breakfasts or snack jars.

Cucumber + cream-cheese snack bites

• Mini cukes ($1.97 each), spread with cream cheese or a dill-herb spread, top with smoked salmon or a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning.

Griddle cheese toasties

• Kroger cheese at $3.49 + a loaf of bread on sale = easy melt sandwiches for weekday lunches.

Where to find the best circulars & how to shop smarter

Apps and circulars to check

• Flipp — great for browsing weekly ads and clipping digital coupons across LA supermarkets.
• Store apps (Stop & Shop, Kroger, Food 4 Less, Stater Bros.) — clip digital coupons and load offers to your loyalty account.
• Shopkick — submit certain purchases (like Tropicana Refreshers) for points that offset cost.

Practical tips

• Plan meals around the biggest perishable markdowns (berries, cucumbers, dairy).
• Use Pick-4 or bundle promotions to lower per-unit prices on items like sour cream and slices of cheese.
• If you shop warehouses or use memberships, compare per-unit prices after membership discounts to regular grocery-store sale prices.

Quick shopping list for this week’s deals

• Blueberries — take advantage of BOGO at Stop & Shop.
• Strawberries — $2.49/lb with digital coupon.
• Mini cucumbers — $1.97 each.
• Kroger cheese (12–16 oz) — $3.49.
• Daisy sour cream (8 oz) — $0.99 on Pick 4.
• Tropicana Refreshers (46 oz) — $2.50 (submit to Shopkick).
• A bottle or two from Splash Wines’ 18 top-rated picks.
• Consider BJ’s 1-year membership if you have big-bulk needs.

Final notes from a local shopper

Los Angeles flyers are active all over the city this week — from Food 4 Less and Stater Bros. circulars to Stop & Shop digital deals and Kroger-brand coupons. Stack store and manufacturer offers, use apps like Flipp and Shopkick, and prioritize fresh produce markdowns while they last. Happy shopping — and enjoy the spring flavors.