If it feels like your weekly ad has fewer true freebies lately, you’re not imagining it. A lot of stores are dialing back the classic buy-one-get-one format and replacing it with smaller discounts, digital-only deals, or “mix and match” promos that don’t feel as satisfying. That change matters because BOGO used to be one of the easiest ways to stock up without doing coupon math in your head. The good news is you can still save big—you just have to recognize the new promo patterns and shop them on purpose. Here’s how to adjust your strategy when BOGO deals are harder to find.
