Spending: Check Out These Specials in Aisle 3

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Shopper-friendly layouts, information kiosks and smart carts are coming to a supermarket near you.

Food Lion's new Bloom stores in Charlotte, N.C., feature an innovative configuration that clusters basics such as eggs, bread, milk, beer and soft drinks up front for a quick, in-and-out trip. You'll also find a breakfast aisle with cereal, eggs and hash browns, and soft drinks are grouped by type rather than brand. Personal scanners keep a running tally of how much you spend. If you bag as you shop, checkout is as simple as handing your preprinted slip to the cashier.

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Spending: Check Out These Specials in Aisle 3

Health-conscious consumers at Wild Oats, Whole Foods and Farm Fresh stores can use touch-scr...

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