Professional Couponer? $5,000. Free Publicity? Priceless
When it comes to free publicity, a job application for a “shopping specialist” may prove to be the ideal investment.
Coupons In The News
Sorry For the “Illegitimate” $75 Coupon, Here’s a 10% Coupon Instead
A company scrambles to undo a major coupon error that gave shoppers $75 worth of free stuff.
Big Changes For “Box Tops” This School Year
The Box Tops for Education program is phasing out printed coupons in favor of digital uploads.
Confused and Annoyed by Kohl’s Cash Policies? Too Bad, Says Judge
Two Kohl’s shoppers lose another legal challenge to the “deceptive” and “unfair” way Kohl’s applies its coupons and Kohl’s Cash discounts.
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.
Another Coupon Competitor Sues SmartSource Owner
A competitor accuses News America Marketing of monopolizing the in-store coupons and promotions business.
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.
