Five Cashiers and Their Customers Charged in $156,000 Coupon Scam
A group of Giant Eagle cashiers and shoppers are charged with scamming the store using $156,000 worth of coupons.
Archive for July, 2019
Floundering Fred’s Tries a New Approach, While Closing Stores
Fred’s announces new, refreshed stores – as it proceeds to close hundreds of them.
Another Coupon Competitor Sues SmartSource Owner
A competitor accuses News America Marketing of monopolizing the in-store coupons and promotions business.
Sunday Coupons – 7/14/19
Get a sneak preview of all the coupons from RetailMeNot Everyday in your July 14, 2019 Sunday newspaper.
Another Cashier Punished for Taking World’s Most Lenient Coupon Policy Too Literally
A second cashier is sentenced for her role in a scam enabled by her store’s overly-generous coupon policy.
Company’s Free-Item Coupons Backfire in Shoppers’ Lawsuit
Coupons that couldn’t be redeemed complicate Halo Top ice cream’s defense in a consumer lawsuit.
Pier 1 Sued For “Illegal, Unjustified, Outrageous” Overcharging of Couponers
A lawsuit accuses Pier 1 of improperly charging millions in excess sales tax on items purchased with coupons.
Meijer Cashier Charged With Stealing $8,000 in Store Coupons
A Wisconsin cashier is charged with stealing coupons and using them to get nearly $8,000 in products for free.
Sunday Coupons – 7/7/19
Get a sneak preview of all the coupons from SmartSource and P&G in your July 7, 2019 Sunday newspaper.
Group Slams Walmart’s “Monopolization of Local Grocery Markets”
An advocacy group urges the government to force Walmart to sell stores in hopes of increasing grocery competition.
