There are many types of stores in the Champaign-Urbana area. The Yellow Pages in your telephone book are a shopper's guide. The local newspaper, the News-Gazette, is also a good resource.
Bargaining is common, however, for larger purchases such as automobiles and stereo equipment.
They are frequently combined with a drugstore and, therefore, also have a pharmacy. Supermarkets in this area include IGA, Schnucks, and County Market. Fresh fruit and vegetables can be purchased during the summer at the weekly Farmer's Markets in Champaign and Urbana. There are many places in the countryside around Champaign-Urbana where you can buy and in some cases pick your own fresh produce. Convenience stores are smaller and have a more limited selection of items.