Archive for April, 2013

Guilty Plea in Walmart Coupons for Cash Scheme

Guilty Plea in Walmart Coupons for Cash Scheme

If you’ve ever been frustrated that a Walmart cashier wouldn’t take your coupons for whatever reason, consider the case of Eileen Zimmerman of Homer City, Pennsylvania. Authorities say she managed to get Walmart to accept more than a quarter million dollars worth of coupons. Only problem is, she worked at Walmart. And she was in charge of submitting the store’s[Read More…]

Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 8:00 AM Coupons In The News
Coupon-Friendly Company Ordered Closed Due to “Filth”

Coupon-Friendly Company Ordered Closed Due to “Filth”

Normally grocery stores are good about informing us of product recalls, but this is one case where you might want to let your grocery store know about one product in particular. It’s not a recall, per se – it’s more along the lines of an entire company being forced to shut down until it cleans up its act. Literally. If[Read More…]

Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 11:03 AM Coupons In The News
RIP JCP CEO: No Coupons, No Sales = No Job

RIP JCP CEO: No Coupons, No Sales = No Job

It comes as no surprise if you’ve been following the travails of JCPenney, but the man who decided customers should do without coupons and sales is now without a job. CEO Ron Johnson was ousted as JCPenney CEO today. Adding a bit of insult to injury, he’ll be replaced by the former CEO whom he himself replaced – as though[Read More…]

Monday, April 8, 2013, 7:34 PM Coupons In The News
Walgreens: “There Are Some People Who Do Not Like” Balance Rewards

Walgreens: “There Are Some People Who Do Not Like” Balance Rewards

Nearly seven months after the launch of Walgreens‘ new loyalty program, the company is acknowledging what many customers have been saying all along. While the company may think Balance Rewards is the best thing since sliced bread, it turns out that not everyone loves it. But that’s okay, Walgreens says – that just means better rewards for everyone else. Since[Read More…]

Monday, April 8, 2013, 8:31 AM Grocery & Retail News
Kroger: Digital Won’t Replace Paper, Until All the Old People Die

Kroger: Digital Won’t Replace Paper, Until All the Old People Die

Digital coupons – the kids love ’em, we’re told. But does your great aunt Ethel? In certain marketers’ and retailers’ zeal to save the trees, retire the scissors and get us all to go digital, few seem to be considering our older friends. You know, those who think a smartphone is one that you can dial without having to call[Read More…]

Friday, April 5, 2013, 10:24 AM Coupons In The News
Albertsons Invites Coupon Policy Ideas

Albertsons Invites Coupon Policy Ideas

It’s been two weeks now since new owners took over Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Shaw’s and Star Market. And so far, the company hasn’t made any huge changes. Instead, it’s asking customers to weigh in on possible changes – including to its coupon policy. Supervalu sold the chains to an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management last month. As first noted here[Read More…]

Thursday, April 4, 2013, 2:46 PM Coupons In The News
Sunday Coupons – 4/7/13

Sunday Coupons – 4/7/13

You should find three coupon inserts this weekend, one from SmartSource and two from RedPlum. Here’s a preview of the coupons you can expect. A reminder, you may be able to find some of these coupons available as printable versions in the SmartSource and RedPlum sections of our Printable Coupons page. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, try[Read More…]

Thursday, April 4, 2013, 2:12 PM Coupons You Can Use
Store Says Requiring Loyalty Card at Self Checkout is for Our Own Good

Store Says Requiring Loyalty Card at Self Checkout is for Our Own Good

Most of us have grown accustomed to needing a store loyalty card to take advantage of sale prices and perks like doubled and digital coupons. Those who refuse loyalty cards quite literally have to pay the price: no card, no savings. Many privacy enthusiasts are okay with that. But some are not okay with one store’s latest move – requiring[Read More…]

Thursday, April 4, 2013, 9:01 AM Grocery & Retail News
Death Threat Complicates Counterfeit Coupon Case

Death Threat Complicates Counterfeit Coupon Case

If you’re facing criminal charges for using tens of thousands of dollars worth of counterfeit coupons, perhaps it’s not a great idea to threaten to kill the person who turned you in. That’s what authorities in Pennsylvania allege that 29-year-old Samir Muhana did. The Philadelphia man was arrested in February and charged with using counterfeit coupons to buy mass quantities[Read More…]

Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 11:32 AM Coupons In The News
Entertainment to Vendors: Honor Your Coupons, Or Else

Entertainment to Vendors: Honor Your Coupons, Or Else

(4/23 Update: “Sold! Entertainment Coupon Book is Back From Bankruptcy”) Since Entertainment Publications filed for bankruptcy last month, it’s been assumed – though never really confirmed – that the coupons in the books would still be honored. Now, the bankruptcy trustee is making it official, telling companies that they’d better honor their coupons – or else. As reported here last[Read More…]

Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 3:52 PM Coupons In The News
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