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.
Grocery & Retail News
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.
Why Walmart Doesn’t Really Beat Target on Prices
A new price comparison survey says Walmart beats Target on prices – but when you include coupons, the results are very different.
Dollar Store Drama: Dollar Tree/Family Dollar Deal is Back On (Maybe)
Family Dollar rejects Dollar General’s takeover bid, opting instead for Dollar Tree’s earlier offer.
