CVS just released a printable “OFFICIAL” Coupon Policy! YAY!! Maybe this will clear up any questions! You can go HERE to print this and add it to your binder! (Thanks to Michael for emailing)
CVS/pharmacy 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.
CVS will no longer be accepting a BOGO Coupon with a Cents off Coupon:( This is as of July 2011!
However, my store allowed this on Sunday, but I expect not to be able to do so in the future!
To see the upcoming CVS ad go HERE
Thanks Cheryl at Simply CVS!
I hate to have to tell you this, but unfortunately (you can probably thank TLC for it) Rite Aid CHANGED the Coupon Policy!! The worst part of the change to me is..they will NO longer let you use a BOGO coupon with on a BOGO sale!!! I know I just told you in recent classes that you could do this and get BOTH items FREE! Thats what happens sometimes, policies change! When I told you that,, it was the policy! Here is the new policy! You can Print it HERE. Don’t hold your breath, because I am sure more stores will be changing policies!
Well here it is…The new policy! Honestly guys, I don’t think its going to be a big deal. Not much has changed (thank goodness)
Publix Accepts the following coupons:
•Manufacturer’s coupons
•Publix Store Coupons
•Internet Printable coupons.
•Competitor Coupons (This will very by store. Each store will have a competitor list of nearby stores)
•We will accept a manufacturer’s coupon and either a Publix or a competitor coupon on the same item. NOT BOTH!
•We will accept coupons from competing pharmacies for pharmacy purchases only.
Coupon Acceptance Limitations/Exceptions:
•We will not accept percent-off-items or percent-off-total-order coupons.
•We will only accept coupons for identical merchandise we sell.
•Dollar off Dollar coupons will be limited to one Publix and one competitor coupon per order. The order total must be equal to or greater than the total purchase requirements indicated on the coupon(s) presented. (BEFORE COUPONS)
•Acceptance of any coupon is subject to any restrictions on the coupon. (Must be used on Sat, expiration dates, only one per order, etc)
•We reserve the right to limit quantities.
•Manager approval is needed for individual coupons above $5.00.
•BOGO is not changing. You will still be able to use (2) coupons on (2) items.
So what does this mean to us…. Well…
1.) If your store has been allowing use of multiple Target coupons of the same item…They will no longer allow this, IF the coupon says 1 per person per transaction, or something along those lines.
2.) If you have been allowed to use multiple Green Advantage or Yellow Advantage coupons per order, this will also STOP. Most of these coupons say (1) per person per transaction.
3.) Some Publix stores have been very liberal about what competitors they would accept. This too will likely stop. Your store will post a list of accepted competitors.
4.) Drug store coupons are only going to be accepted for pharmacy purchases. (a lot of stores already are doing this)
YIPPEE SKIPPY!! While we may not be excited about the new Publix Coupon Changes… this is something to be excited about!! Walmart has once again changed the Price Match Policy!!!
GO HERE To print this!
Our Ad Match Guarantee
We’re committed to providing low prices every day. On everything. So if you find a lower advertised price on an identical product, tell us and we’ll match it. Right at the register.
We gladly match the price in the following types of ads:*
•Buy one, get one free ads with a specified price
◦Example: Buy one for $2.49, get one free (BOGO)
•Competitors’ ads that feature a specific item for a specified price.
•Preferred shopping card prices for specific items that are in a printed ad.
•For fresh produce and meat items when the price is offered in the same unit type (lb. for lb.; each for each)
*The following are guidelines and limitations:
•We will match any local competitor’s advertised price.
•We do not require customers to have the ad with them to honor a competitor’s ad.
•Items purchased must be identical to the ad (size, quantity, brand, flavor, color, etc.)
We DO NOT match the price in the following types of competitor ads:
•Items that require a separate purchase to get the ad price
◦example: “Buy [item A] to get [item B] for $C”
•Items with no actual price that require a purchase to get free product
◦example: “Buy both [items A & B] to get [item C] for free”
•Items that require a purchase to get a competitors’ gift card
◦example: “Buy [item A] to get a $B gift card
•Buy one, get one free (BOGO) ads with no actual price given
•Going out of business or closeout prices
•Percentage off
◦example: “All mascara, 40% off”
•Competitors’ private label price promotions
We do not honor:
•Ads when the actual price for items cannot be determined.
•Internet pricing
•Misprinted ad prices of other retailers
•Competitor ads from outside of the store’s local trade territory
•It is a store manager’s discretion as to what defines a territory.
•”Going out of business” sales or “close out” prices
