The Value of “Extreme Savers”: Why Those Who Spend Less May Be Worth More
Are you a supermarket sale “cherry picker”? A new study suggests that stores should welcome deal-seekers, and not discourage them.
Grocery & Retail News
Kohl’s Offers Even More Coupons With New Loyalty Program
Kohl’s rolls out a new loyalty program nationwide, offering coupons as a reward for frequent spenders.
Walmart Ends BOGO Experiment – Will Ad Match be Next?
Walmart shelves a unique buy-one-get-one-free price match program, in a move that raises questions about the future of Ad Matching.
Family Dollar Begins Price Matching
Family Dollar is introducing a new “Ad Match Promise”, pledging to honor sale prices in competitors’ printed circulars.
New Supermarket Ads May Show Up Where You Least Expect Them
Blinking and blaring its promotional message, the humble grocery checkout divider has become the new frontier in supermarket advertising.
Walmart Fined $66,000 for Overcharging Customers by $0.50
Walmart pays a penalty for overcharging customers on 12-packs of Coke, and making excuses instead of adjusting the price.
Is This the Secret Weapon to Beat Walmart’s Savings Catcher?
A grocery chain’s new “price lock” list is the first to debut since Walmart rolled out its Savings Catcher, and may be the key to beating it.
Dollar General’s Hostile Bid for Family Dollar Could Be Bad for Shoppers
Family Dollar warns that Dollar General’s new hostile takeover bid is likely to result in higher prices for shoppers.
Supermarket Soap Opera Ends – But What Happens Next Could Be Even More Dramatic
A family feud, employee revolt and customer boycott finally ends, as Market Basket is sold to the ousted CEO. But is it too late to right the ship?
Target Reveals Plan to Cut Down on the Deals
This week’s regional $10 off a grocery purchase coupon seems to substantiate Target’s pledge to start scaling back on its weekly deals.
