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“Coupon Chaos” As Glitchers Reduce Their Totals To Nearly Nothing

“Coupon Chaos” As Glitchers Reduce Their Totals To Nearly Nothing

British shoppers take advantage of a glitch that allowed them to scan a coupon endlessly for huge discounts.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 11:00 AM Coupons In The News
The Debate Over Digital Deal Discrimination Goes Global

The Debate Over Digital Deal Discrimination Goes Global

Echoing a debate in the U.S., the UK considers whether digital-only grocery deals are discriminatory.

Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 10:01 AM Coupons In The News
Are Grocery Loyalty Programs Unfair? Government Investigation Seeks Answers

Are Grocery Loyalty Programs Unfair? Government Investigation Seeks Answers

A UK regulatory agency launches an investigation into the fairness of grocery loyalty programs.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 10:52 AM Coupons In The News
Brands And Retailers Are Publicly Shamed Over Rising Prices

Brands And Retailers Are Publicly Shamed Over Rising Prices

Grocers and governments are naming, shaming and blaming those they say are responsible for higher prices.

Monday, September 18, 2023, 9:00 AM Grocery & Retail News
A Ban On BOGOs Could Backfire Badly

A Ban On BOGOs Could Backfire Badly

A government ban on buy-one-get-one-free deals on unhealthy products ends up encouraging shoppers to buy even more.

Monday, June 26, 2023, 11:14 AM Coupons In The News
Stores Scramble to Contain “The Biggest Coupon Fraud Scam That Has Ever Hit the UK”

Stores Scramble to Contain “The Biggest Coupon Fraud Scam That Has Ever Hit the UK”

A coupon fraud scheme goes viral on social media, as stores scramble to shut it down.

Thursday, July 21, 2022, 10:19 AM Coupons In The News
Please Enjoy This Coupon For 8 Cents Off Your $40 Purchase

Please Enjoy This Coupon For 8 Cents Off Your $40 Purchase

Shoppers are puzzled by what appears to be one of the least-valuable coupons ever offered.

Wednesday, January 12, 2022, 10:00 AM Coupons In The News
This Grocery Store Ditched Loyalty Points For Digital Coupons – And Shoppers Aren’t Happy

This Grocery Store Ditched Loyalty Points For Digital Coupons – And Shoppers Aren’t Happy

A British grocery chain gets major negative feedback for doing something that’s commonplace in the U.S.

Monday, May 10, 2021, 9:00 AM Coupons In The News
Grocery Employees Convicted of Laminating, Using and Reusing Customers’ Coupons

Grocery Employees Convicted of Laminating, Using and Reusing Customers’ Coupons

Eight grocery employees are convicted of taking customers’ coupons and using them to reduce their own grocery bills.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 9:16 AM Coupons In The News
Shopper Banned For Life For Pointing Out Advertising Error

Shopper Banned For Life For Pointing Out Advertising Error

A shopper is banned for life from an entire chain of stores, after arguing about a pricing mistake.

Tuesday, July 17, 2018, 9:31 AM Coupons In The News
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