Beans are packed with protein and they're the perfect candidates to buy in bulk.

We've rounded up some of the nation's most beloved grocery stores that are known for their affordable products.

And finally, do I have room to store items I buy in bulk?" Read more: Here's what an expert told me about food expiration dates Accepting that bulk shopping is generally a financially savvy move ...

I chose Stop & Shop to represent a conventional grocery retailer, as it's largely considered to be a quality store with median prices, and Costco to represent bulk buying, as its Kirkland ...