Two years ago, I told you that Kroger would stop doubling coupons in the Houston, Texas, area. Although we were assured at the time that this would not be a nationwide policy, it appears that another region is also on the chopping block.
Kroger will be coming out today with an announcement that, effective March 1, 2013, they will no longer double or triple coupons for the Cinncinati and Dayton, Ohio, area. This affects only 118 stores, but what concerns me is that this is the home base for Kroger Corporate. I assume that it’s just a matter of time before it affects other (all?) regions, although that has not been stated.
It’s also fair to note that this region apparently had coupon doubling up to $1, whereas our area (Louisville region) doubles up to $.50. In exchange, the grocery chain is offering to lower its prices on 3500 items. Fuel Rewards, Mega Sales, Catalinas, and sales will remain unchanged.
What’s your reaction? If this policy does go nationwide, will you find a different place to shop?
I will cease immediately shopping at kroger.
I’m just waiting for the other shoe to drop for the other Kroger regions. So sad!
Unfortunately, I will probably shop a lot less at Kroger if my region stops doubling coupons. Kroger is overpriced on many items unless on sale or with coupons. Please Kroger Gods…please do not stop doubling.
They’ve killed doubles in one area each year since 2010 (Texas, California, and now Ohio). Supposedly, they will be lowering prices on 3500 items in the affected region to make up for it. But JCPenney tried the low price, no coupon/discount method, and it majorly flopped. I really don’t see how they could get by with it in the Southeast. If they try, it’s HELLO Publix! I already do a once-a-month Publix run. Might have to step that up if we become the land of no Kroger doubles.