Albertsons Coupon Policy

Albertsons promotes a coupon friendly shopping experience and encourages customers to participate in store, manufacturer and internet coupon use. The following policy guidelines are current, but Albertsons may change this policy at any time and policy changes may not be advertised. Coupon redemptions are subject to the policy in effect at time of redemption. The current policy information can be discussed with individual store management but is not posted in each store.

Coupons – Definition: Coupons are a form of tender to reduce an order total based on merchandise purchased. Retailers are not required by law to accept manufacturers’ coupon. Coupons can be in print and/or in electronic form, and may be integrated into the register systems where they are deducted automatically when all purchase requirements are met.

General Coupon Acceptance Guidelines:

·         Coupons are accepted in accordance to the stated requirements on the coupon at the time of purchase. These requirements include, but are not limited to: product type, flavor(s), size(s), quantities and minimum/maximum dollar purchase limits.

·         Coupons are intended for one time use and cannot be redeemed more than once.

·         Coupons have no cash value.

·         Albertsons only accepts original coupons and does not accept photocopied or reproduced coupons (including multiple prints of same series internet coupons).

·         Albertsons does not accept expired coupons. Printed expiration dates are verified in addition to scanning the coupon for validity.

·         Coupons stating “on next/future purchase or visit” cannot be used in the transaction in which they are generated. Next purchase is defined as a separate transaction.

·         The coupon redemption value on ‘Free’ coupons may not exceed the value of the item.

·         Albertsons will accept ONE manufacturer coupon and ONE store coupon on the same qualifying item.

·         Albertsons does not accept competitor coupons. (Coupons generated by any competitor with competitor logo are considered competitor coupons.)

·         All applicable sales taxes are paid by the customer at the full value of the item.

·         Albertsons reserves the right to refuse any coupons at its discretion.

Manufacturer Coupons

·         Coupons issued by manufacturers contain redemption guidelines including, but not limited to: “terms of agreement”, “face value”, “expiration date” and the verbiage “manufacturer coupon”. Albertsons adheres to all manufacturer redemption guidelines.

·         Albertsons may issue private promotion “manufacturer coupons” in advertisements that state “redeemable only at Albertsons” in which Albertsons is the only retailer that will accept.

·         Coupons that exceed the retail value of an item will be adjusted to provide the maximum value, not exceeding the price of the item

·         Albertsons accepts internet generated manufacturer coupons that have the following conditions:

o   Coupons must scan at checkout.

o   Coupons must have serial numbers and follow an industry-standard format.

o   Coupons must clearly indicate that they are a manufacturer coupon and have a valid manufacture address on the printed coupon.

·         Albertsons does not accept internet generated manufacturer coupons that have the following conditions:

o   FREE product without a required purchase.

o   A redemption value that exceeds $5.00.

o   The absence of a clear and scannable UPC bar code.

o   Same serial numbers (internet sites print time & date stamps on coupons and limit the number of coupons that can be printed from same computer).

o   The absence of a valid manufacturer address on the printed coupon. 

We will accept coupons printed from the internet for qualifying purchases.  However, they must meet the following conditions:

·         ‘Free’ product offers require a purchase

·         Redemption value not to exceed $5

·         UPC bar code must be present

·         Photocopied internet coupons. Most internet sites will print a time and date stamp on the coupons, and limit each ISP address to two coupons total. If multiple coupon have the same time and date stamp this could be an indicator the coupon was photocopied, and should not be accepted. This is not a policy of the store but rather a means to prevent coupon fraud.

Store Coupons

·         Rain checks for store coupons will be given out as long as the store coupon does not state on it “while supplies last”.

·         Coupons issued by Albertsons contain redemption guidelines including, but not limited to: “terms of agreement”, “face value”, “expiration date” and the verbiage “store coupon”.

·         Albertsons offers store coupons in various forms of media including, but not limited to, print, electronic, newspaper, direct mailers, kiosks and Company websites.

·         Albertsons may issue “store coupons” in advertisements that state “redeemable only at Albertsons” in which Albertsons is the only retailer that will accept.

·         Store coupons may require that the discount applies only with Preferred/Loyalty/Rewards Card use.

·         Twice the Value store coupons can only be used in combination with a $1.00 or less manufacturer coupon (a printed face value of $1.01 or greater cannot be combined with Twice the Value store coupons).

o   Albertsons DOES allow manufacturer coupons that state they cannot be ‘doubled’ to be used in conjunction with a Twice the Value store coupon.

The Total Shopping Experience

·         In an effort to serve our all customers better than our competitors, and provide a timely checkout, Albertsons requests that customers do not exceed three (3) consecutive transactions.

·         Additional lanes will be opened to serve all customers in a timely manner if the current business and staffing level permits. 

Twice the Value Coupon Guidelines

From time to time we will provide Twice The Value (TTV) coupons to our customers. These are done on a promotional basis and are not announced in advance for competitive reasons.

Twice The Value (TTV) store coupons can only be used in combination with a $1.00 or less manufacturer coupon (a printed face value of $1.01 or greater cannot be combined with Twice the Value store coupons).

We accept “Do not Double” manufacturer coupons with our Twice The Value (TTV) coupons as long as they meet the other redemption requirements.

Twice the Value (TTV) coupons are store coupons. TTV are NOT to be paired/accepted with another store coupon on an item

For example: Cheese is listed as $3.99 on an in ad store coupon. Customer can use a manufacturer coupon with this, but NOT a TTV coupon

Fred's Coupon Policy

Fred’s Double Coupon Program
(These rules apply to all company-owned, participating Fred's stores.)

Manufacturer Coupon: A manufacturer coupon is a coupon for cents-off or dollars off a product, that the customer obtains from newspapers, magazines, direct mailings, etc. It is valid at any Fred’s store that the specific item featured on the coupon is sold.

A valid coupon will have the product description, cents off amount, expiration date, and an address to send the coupon for redemption.
Fred’s Procedures

1. Fred’s will only accept manufacturer’s coupons that feature items that we carry. (No competitor’s coupons are to be accepted) The item featured on the coupon must be the exact item that we sell, or we do not accept the coupon. The item must be the same brand, style, flavor, scent, size specified by the coupon.
2. Fred’s will not accept Internet coupons, whether they are printed in color or black and white.
3. All valid manufacturer’s coupons are accepted at face value at Fred’s every day.
4. On Saturdays only, Fred’s will double the face value of manufacturer coupons up to $.70; $.70 coupons are doubled. (ONLY 1 coupon per identical item is doubled, per customer, per Saturday)
5. No money will be returned for coupons that exceed the price of the product. If doubling the face value of the coupon would exceed the price of the item, the coupon will be accepted a face value.
6. Tobacco coupons are not doubled regardless of the face value of the coupon.
7. Coupons, which are expired, are not accepted. If the coupon is presented the day it expires, the coupon must be accepted.
8. Coupons, which offer “free” product, and do not require the purchase of additional items, will not be accepted. “Buy one get one free” coupons are accepted.
9. If the price of an item is matched with a competitor, then no coupons will be doubled for that particular item.

Winn Dixie Coupon Policy

  Winn-Dixie has a coupon acceptance policy that follows all guidelines and stipulations printed on manufacturer’s coupons. We follow all state and local governance of coupons that are received from any type of print, as long as they are not produced with a fraudulent intent. All manufacturer coupons are acceptable with our in store offerings if they are within the guidelines of the coupon.

We honor our store coupons that are within date of redemption and do not have a company program that honors competitors store coupon offerings.

At this time Winn-Dixie does not have a company-wide doubling/tripling coupon program.  It is offered in selected areas as part of our competitive strategy.

We continue to evaluate coupon usage as a consumer vehicle of savings and support the use of coupons in our stores.



Email received Sunday, August 28, 2011 11:13 AM 

Adriens Coupon Policy

Adriens accepts valid manufacturer coupons, but DOES NOT accept internet printable coupons. They accept store coupons from their weekly advertisements. No copies or printed coupons.

You can only use one coupon per item, you can not stack a store coupon and a manufacturers coupon for the same item.

Big Lots Coupon Policy

Big Lots does not accept manufacturer coupons. They may have manufacturers coupons in store (such as tearpads or peelies), but you cannot use them at Big Lots.

Big Lots offers store coupons and other promotions that help increase your savings. Sign up for Buzz Club Rewards to stay in the loop on promotions, discounts, store coupons, and special savings.

CVS Coupon Policy

The use of ExtraBucks®, CVS/pharmacy and third-party manufacturer coupons is
accepted in our retail stores in accordance with the following guidelines.
General guidelines to further understand the application of CVS/pharmacy coupons
(ExtraBucks and ExtraCare® Coupons) and third-party manufacturer coupons:
• CVS/pharmacy does not accept expired coupons.
• Coupons and their face value cannot be exchanged for cash or gift cards.
• Competitor coupons are not accepted at CVS/pharmacy.
• CVS/pharmacy does not accept coupons for items not carried in our stores.
• CVS/pharmacy does not currently accept coupon bar code images displayed on
a smartphone, iPhone, Droid etc.
• The total value of the coupons may not exceed the value of the transaction.
Sales tax must be paid if required by state law.
• Certain CVS/pharmacy coupons may be subject to state sales tax rules similar to
third-party manufacturer coupons and sales tax may be charged on pre-coupon
price
o Third-party manufacturer coupons are coupons issued by a third party and
sales tax may be charged on pre-coupon price.
• Language at the bottom of CVS/pharmacy coupons provides specific coupon
acceptance rules.
• Any coupon offer not covered in these guidelines will be accepted at the
discretion of CVS/pharmacy management.
Sale Items
• CVS/pharmacy will accept manufacturer coupons for an item that is on sale.
• CVS/pharmacy will not accept percent off coupons for sale and promotional
items.
• In the event that any item’s price is less than the value of the coupon,
CVS/pharmacy will accept the coupon only to the price of the item.
CVS/pharmacy does not provide cash back in exchange for any coupons.
Multiple Coupons
• CVS/pharmacy accepts one third-party manufacturer coupon and applicable
CVS/pharmacy coupon(s) for the purchase of a single item, unless prohibited by
either coupon offer.
• The number of third-party manufacturer coupons used in a transaction may not
exceed the number of items in the transaction.
• The coupon amount will be reduced if it exceeds the value of the item after other
discounts or coupons are applied. (For example, a $5.00 coupon for a $4.99 item
will result in a $4.99 coupon value).
• CVS/pharmacy accepts multiple identical coupons for multiple qualifying items as
long as there is sufficient stock to satisfy other customers, unless a limit is
specified. Management reserves the right to limit the quantity of items purchased.
• CVS/pharmacy reserves the right to process coupons in any order.
Internet/Print at Home Coupons
• CVS/pharmacy accepts valid internet/print at home coupons containing a
barcode.
• CVS/pharmacy will not accept reproductions or rebates.

Market Basket Coupon Policy

Email received from Market Basket 8/21/11. Appears to be a copy and paste of a previous email request they received. . . I did not ask all of these questions, and some of the questions I did ask were not answered :(

 

 

What kind of coupons do you accept? MB accepts both manufacturer and printable internet coupons

Do you offer store coupons? Yes, we have Extra Bonus Coupons that print at the end of your register receipt that are good only at MB. Extra Bonus coupons may be used at any MB location within the dates printed on the coupon

Can I use a store coupon and a manufacturer coupon on one item? Market Basket Extra Bonus coupons may be redeemed along with manufacturer coupon on the same item as long as it does not exceed the price of the item. Market Basket Extra Bonus coupon face value will be reduced as to not exceed price of the item.

           

Do you exclude any coupons? MB reserves the right to limit. Copies of coupons will not be honored.

Do you accept BOGO or FREE product coupons? Yes we do accept BOGO and FREE product coupons. Some BOGO or FREE coupons printed from coupon websites are COUNTERFEIT, so we may decline to accept.

Do you accept internet printable coupons? Yes we do accept internet coupons. Same policy as manufacturer coupons.

May I print internet coupons in black/white? Yes

Do you match competitor prices or take competitor coupons? NO – MB policy does not include promotion or in-ad coupons of any other retailer

What is your policy on overage when coupon policy exceeds price of item? MB will adjust coupon price down as to not exceed price of item

Do you limit the number of coupons I may use per transaction? YES – Limit 10 double and 10 triple coupons per customer LIMIT 1 DOUBLE coupon on multiple purchases of identical items LIMIT 1 TRIPLE coupon on multiple purchases of identical items

Do your employees understand one coupon per purchase – one coupon per item – not one coupon per transaction? The cash register will only double 10 and triple 10. The cashier must scan the coupons presented – highest value to lowest to assure customer gets the best value for the coupon.

             

If your store runs a BOGO promo, may I use 2 manufacturer coupons for the 2 products? Or may I use one? FREE or BOGO items are excluded from DOUBLE/TRIPLE coupon. One manufacturer coupon may be used at face value on BOGO items.

 

Are individual stores allowed to impose their own rules or vary from this policy? NO – All MB stores follow same coupon policy

             

Can you use a coupon on a sale item? YES

 

Please feel free to email me @ jabbott@mbfoods.com if you have any additional questions.

 

Juanita Abbott