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“Banned for Life” Walmart Ad-Matcher Convicted

“Banned for Life” Walmart Ad-Matcher Convicted

A man whose “banned from Walmart for ad matching” story made headlines last year, has been found guilty of criminal charges in the case.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014, 9:18 AM Grocery & Retail News
Supermarket Cashier Sentenced for Coupon and Gift Card Scam

Supermarket Cashier Sentenced for Coupon and Gift Card Scam

A former Giant cashier is sentenced for swindling nearly $10,000 from her store, with nonexistent coupons and gift cards.

Monday, March 17, 2014, 8:00 AM Coupons In The News
Don’t Buy Extra Items In The Express Lane, Or You Might Be Attacked

Don’t Buy Extra Items In The Express Lane, Or You Might Be Attacked

A Florida senior citizen is charged with attacking the man in front of him, for having too many items in the self-checkout express lane.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 8:27 PM Grocery & Retail News
Store Owner Sentenced in Light Bulb Coupon Scam

Store Owner Sentenced in Light Bulb Coupon Scam

A New York hardware store owner is sentenced for fraudulently filling out more than $20,000 in light bulb rebate coupons.

Friday, January 3, 2014, 9:30 AM Coupons In The News
Coupons in the News: The Top Stories of 2013

Coupons in the News: The Top Stories of 2013

From the demise of doubles, to coupon crime, to changes in couponing itself, here’s a look back at the 10 biggest coupon news stories of 2013.

Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 10:38 AM Coupons In The News
Worst Coupon Scam Ever Preys on Child Cancer Patient

Worst Coupon Scam Ever Preys on Child Cancer Patient

A Pennsylvania woman is charged with selling coupon books to help a four-year-old cancer patient – then pocketing the cash.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 9:35 AM Coupons In The News
Police Say “Banned From Walmart For Life” Story is All Wrong

Police Say “Banned From Walmart For Life” Story is All Wrong

Arizona authorities slam a local TV station, for its report about the man “banned for life for ad matching” at Walmart.

Thursday, December 12, 2013, 11:41 AM Grocery & Retail News
Too Much Ad Matching Could Get You Banned From Walmart for Life

Too Much Ad Matching Could Get You Banned From Walmart for Life

An Arizona man says he’s been banned from Walmart for ad matching – but Walmart has a much different story to tell.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 3:39 PM Grocery & Retail News
Tech-Savvy Shopper Allegedly Helps Herself to Supermarket Scanner

Tech-Savvy Shopper Allegedly Helps Herself to Supermarket Scanner

There’s apparently a new problem with supermarket self-scanners – theft, of the scanners themselves.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 10:38 AM Grocery & Retail News
Walmart Couponers Imprisoned for Stolen Stockpile

Walmart Couponers Imprisoned for Stolen Stockpile

Acquiring a stockpile for the purpose of reselling it at a profit is always a controversial subject among couponers. Some say it’s an unseemly way to take advantage of the system, while others say the products are theirs to do with as they please, especially if they obtain everything honestly through savvy couponing. It’s when stockpiles are obtained less than[Read More…]

Thursday, September 19, 2013, 4:30 PM Coupons In The News
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