Kroger No Longer Doubling / Tripling Coupons in Houston
April 13th will mark the end of the coupon doubling / tripling program at Kroger stores in the greater Houston, Texas area. The official new coupon policy has yet to be released, but Kroger has announced the change here: http://www.kroger.com/mykroger/034/Pages/houston_announcement.aspx
Among the highlights of the information posted:
- Kroger will no longer double or triple coupons in Houston as of April 13th, 2011.
- Kroger will no longer allow coupon stacking of one electronic coupon and one printer manufacturer coupon per item.
- Coupons will be accepted at face value.
- Kroger does reserve the right to choose to bring back coupon doubling / tripling as a special event, but it will no longer be an everyday policy.
- The Fuel Rewards, Generic Drug Pricing, Senior Discount, and Win Pick 6 money saving programs will continue.
- Loyal Customer Mailings will continue to include coupons.
- A new savings program is in the works.
What will the new savings program be? Kroger has yet to release the details.
As AFC member Esquala wrote quoted the Kroger announcement, “Guess we’ll have to wait and see what this means: ‘We feel it’s an ideal time to test out a new money-saving program.’”
Houston area Kroger shoppers are not happy about this change. As Ubankit wrote, “I think the q shoppers will end up going down the street to Walmart, Food Town, Target, etc., because Kroger will not have nearly as many good deals then.”
Lizajanesteele who does not live in Houston has the same concerns as many, “Oh, I hope it’s not heading up north!”
Not all Kroger stores currently double / triple coupons, but with the majority of the Kroger location doing so coupon shoppers have come to love this grocery store chain. Without the added value to the smaller coupons, will couponers in Houston continue to shop at Kroger? What do you think about this coupon policy announcement?
xboxundone on March 29th, 2011 9:23 am
i don’t like the change and i hope it doesn’t stick.
aryn12205 on March 29th, 2011 9:28 am
I’m very angry and disappointed about this change, and I just moved away from the Houston area 4 weeks ago. Using D/T coupons saved my family $300-500 a MONTH, and was literally what kept my family afloat during hard times. I have a feeling they are losing thousands of customers, and I’m one of them!
StephanieClick on March 29th, 2011 10:26 am
I am not happy about this. Kroger has admitted that the majority of their customers do not use coupons … so I’m shocked that they would take the program away.
My family saves at least $300/month at Kroger. With rising food costs (not to mention fuel), I’m concerned with how my family will handle the increase in our food budget each month.
jmtrxt on March 29th, 2011 12:46 pm
Go to kroger facebook page and give them feedback so far 326 post dislike what kroger is doing.
jaws1 on March 29th, 2011 3:12 pm
hmmm… wants to cut use of d/t AND stacking from the 7% of households that use it… ok! Let’s see how losing 100% of my purchases BEFORE Qs (including prescriptions and fuel) impact kroger [lower case intentional].
And puuulllleeeaase, don’t insult my intelligence trying to tell ME that a 50¢ digital is worth as much or more than a 50¢ doubled or a 35¢ tripled … I can count! … let’s see:
Strike 1: Taking away stacking with NO notice to stores, much less customers
Strike 2: Ending d/t because Qponers don’t matter
Strike 3: Insulting my intelligence with new policy
… haven’t played baseball (or watched), but isn’t the next thing still, “and, YOU’RE OUT!” ??
Thankfully, they “imply” they are leaving the 10% Sr Cit. Disct on kroger brands … no mention of the 5% non-Sr Disct …
Admit, I AM curious what further “brilliant, cost-saving” plans they have … kinda like watchin a 2-yr old figure out how to solve a problem! Fun to see how (s)he’s thinking!
Reports from CSvc line have already been that it’s going NATIONAL … no big surprise there so, if it’s not in your area now, wait for it!
I figure, after they get rid of paper Qs completely, they’ll be going after employee discounts/benefits. It’s the usual pattern.
We’ll see if they re-think this foolish test. It’s a lot easier and less costly to KEEP customers than to win them back … but, as one of their employees stated on their facebook page, I’m (apparently) just “one of those stupid housewives with nothing better to do” …
I died laughing … IDIOT! YOUR NAME is on the post … you THINK kroger isn’t keeping an eye on this page now????? … SMART MOVE! Wonder if (s)he is part of this new Q policy team? roflmao … probably!
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shughes17 on March 30th, 2011 9:25 am
Meijers here did that two years ago, be thankful that you had it the last two years. It does stink to lose it, but you’ll get used to it. The interesting thing to me was the wording on the ecoupons and only allowing one coupon. Are the ecoupons Kroger coupons? Meijer does allow their store coupons + manufacture which is nice.
thepresley on March 30th, 2011 10:21 am
I have contacted them via email and will be calling and posting on their facebook as well. I have saved so much money at Kroger because of their coupon policy. I will not be shopping there if they change it.
Jan Leasure on March 31st, 2011 9:43 am
1.) Always make it a challenge to use what is left in the pantry, freezer or fridge before buying more.
2.) After a big meal, make individual plates from the left overs; either freeze them or use them for lunches.
3.) I have an “Omlet a Week” theory. One day a week we grab all of our veggies, potatoes, meats, etc. and have a farmer’s omlette for less than 50 cents a serving.
4.) PS: Men LOVE TO SAVE $$$ too! -Jan Leasure
yvonne on March 31st, 2011 10:50 pm
Sadly, I am in the Houston Area. I too have just begun this couponing thing in January & have saved well over $1,000 in 3 months! Wonder if there is anything we can do???
shopping4fun on April 2nd, 2011 5:16 pm
Kroger is the only store that would triple, maybe double the coupons. But you couldn’t have duplicates. Guess they are just doing what everyone else does. Why should they be the only store that does it? They’ll do okay, but the consumers are the ones that have to change and pay more.
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skizzatt on April 7th, 2011 2:44 pm
I am upset after reading this article! I am not in Houston, but I called and found out this policy applies to Gerbes stores too. That was bad enough, but then I saw in the article that Kroger has a senior discount!
No one ever told me about a discount. I have been missing out on a 10% discount for seven years.
This makes me wonder what other perks are available that I don’t know about.
If Gerbes and Kroger is doing away with double coupons, I hope they plan to lower their prices. They are higher than other stores in my city.
I also did not know about coupon stacking. I lost out again!!!
I may never go back to Gerbes.