Walmart Shoppers Cop an Attitude After Joe Negri’s Canned Food Pro Tip Backfires—Your Grocery Bill Just Got Trickier
If you’ve been trying to stretch your paycheck by hoarding the cheapest canned veggies, a viral “life hack” from consumer expert Joe Negri might actually be costing you more. The retired steelworker turned penny-pincher recently posted a simple trick to scan “manager’s special” stickers for extra savings, but Walmart warehouses are reportedly raising prices on those items to compensate. Shoppers are now paying 10–15% more on bulk staples like tomato soup and baked beans. “I followed his advice and my bill actually jumped $12,” one TikToker vents. Worse, the retailer has quietly shifted inventory away from discount bins, forcing families to buy full-price cans or drive to pricier stores. Joe Negri himself has since deleted the tip, but the damage is done—check your receipts before you check out.