As I've been doing my research in regards to coupon cutting, I've come across the coupon policies for some of the more popular grocery stores.  Thought I would put them all in one place to make it easier! I'm still looking for Bloom Coupon Policy and haven't found it yet!  If anyone has additions, please send them or comment the post and I will add them. Happy Tuesday!

Harris Teeter Coupon Policies

General

• We accept coupons that have not passed their expiration date for use; we can not accept any expired coupons.
• We accept only one manufacturer coupon per purchased item.
• We do not accept coupons on items not purchased.
• Coupons must be presented at time of purchase; we can not return money for coupons not used.
• Coupons presented and items purchased must match exactly; size, variety, flavor, etc.
• We uphold any purchase stipulations set forth by product manufacturer.
• We accept only one coupon for Buy One Get One Free items.
• We accept coupons for items only of equal or more value; we do not give cash back.
• Sales tax is paid by customer at full retail.

Doubling

• We accept 20 double coupons per day per customer/household with VIC card; all others redeemed at face value. No orders may be separated that would allow the 20 coupon limit to be exceeded.
• We double manufacturer’s coupons up to face value of $0.99; with total amount not to exceed $1.98 or entire retail of item; whichever is less.
• We double up to three identical items with manufacturer coupon; additional coupons for like item will be honored at face value.
• No competitor coupons will be doubled or tripled.

Internet Coupons

• We gladly accept internet manufacturer’s coupons for product; however no “free” product internet coupons are accepted.
• With the purchase of two like manufacturer’s products, we accept two internet coupons, per store, per day.
• We do not accept internet coupons that do not appear to be originals or that won’t scan.

Competitor’s Coupons

• We gladly accept local competitors’ circular or direct-mail coupons for MONEY OFF THE TOTAL ORDER; we do not take competitor’s coupons for money off specific items.
• We do not accept any internet coupons from other retailers.

Rainchecks

• Rainchecks never expire and are accepted at any Harris Teeter store.
• We do not issue rainchecks for coupon items that may be out of stock or for “while supplies last” items.
• We reserve the right to limit raincheck quantities based on product availability and advertised limits.
• Rainchecks can be written for a limit of three unless otherwise stated in the ad.

Scan Guarantee

• Our scan guarantee states “If an item scans higher than the shelf tag or sign, you will receive one like item free, excluding alcohol and tobacco.
• Harris Teeter reserves the right to limit quantities in coupon usage, as well as products and to amend our policies as we deem appropriate.

Bi-Lo Coupon Policies

New feature to Bi-Lo’s website is free samples.  Log onto the website and follow the link.  This new feature is not available for Bi-Lo/Riverside Markets

What is the corporate phone number for Bi-Lo? 1-800-862-9293

What is Bi-Lo's address?  Mailing Address:BI-LO, LLC ATT: Consumer RelationsP.O.Box 99Mauldin, SC 29662
Shipping Address:  BI-LO, LLC208 BI-LO Blvd.Greenville, SC 29607

When does Bi-Lo's ad run?  They run from Wednesday to Tuesday

Does Bi-Lo have a store card?  Yes they do. It’s called a Bonus Card. You can sign up at any Bi-Lo store, at the Customer Service Desk.Bi-Lo/Riverside Markets is called a Wild Card. You can sign up at any Bi-Lo/Riverside Markets, at the Customer Service Desk.

Do I have to have a Bonus Card or Wild Card?  No you don’t have to have one to shop at the store, but to get the sale items and promotion, yes you do.

Does Bi-Lo have their ads available online?  Yes. You can also make a shopping list from the online ad.

Does Bi-Lo have catalinas?  Yes

What is the coupon policy for Bi-Lo?Each Bi-Lo has a different policy.  I will answer this in general.  Bi-Lo accepts mfg coupons.Bi-Lo accepts internet printed coupons.  Bi-Lo does not take expired coupons. You can print mfg coupons from Bi-Lo’s web site.

Does Bi-Lo double coupons?  Yes Bi-Lo does.

The following Bi-Los doubles coupons up to .60:
Franklin, NC
Summerville, GA
Anderson, SC
Chapin, SC
Chester, SC
Columbia, SC
Irmo, SC
Newberry, SC
Seneca, SC
Greenville, SC
Bradley County, TN
Hamilton County, TN
McMinnville, TN

The following Bi-Los doubles coupons up to .99:
Charlotte, NC
Lancaster, SC

The following Bi-Lo/Riverside Markets doubles coupons up to .99:
Clarion, PA
Brookville, PA

Does Bi-Lo Triple Coupons?In certain areas they do. (Please check with your local Bi-Lo)

Does Bi-Lo have a policy on how many like coupons they will double/triple?Yes Bi-Lo will double/triple up to 10 like coupons

Does Bi-Lo allow you to use two coupons on a BOGO item?Yes, you can use 2 coupons on BOGO items.

Does Bi-Lo accept competitor coupons? (competitors vary from store to store-need to ask your store what competitors coupons they take).

Does Bi-Lo have store coupons?Bi-Lo mails out store coupons and sometimes will have an inscert in the Sunday Paper.

Are their store coupons available online to print?No.

Does Bi-Lo allow you to stack coupons (store coupon and a manufacture coupon)?Yes you can use a Bi-Lo ONLY coupon with a MFG coupon.

Food Lion Coupon Policies

• Does Food Lion accept coupons?
• Yes! They accept manufacturer's coupons (IP's/inserts/etc), as well as their own Food Lion printable coupons, offered on their site.
• Does Food Lion double coupons or offer double coupon days?
• Although there have been some reports (in highly populated areas) that some FL's double coupons (on rare occasions), I have not been privileged to see it personally. At this time, I'd have to say NO.
• Does Food Lion price match other store's sales?
• We don't believe so. If you hear differently, please let us know!
• Are coupons accepted on clearance items?
• Yes, although in my experience, you may have to call corporate to educate the Manager on duty what the policy is.
• What is a FLIP?
• Food Lion Internet Printable - these are coupons offered directly on Food Lions Website.
• How many FLIP's can I use in each transaction?
• Food Lion permits the use of one FL printable coupon per item per transaction.
• For example, you can use one Ketchup FL printable, and one ice cream  FL printable, but you may not purchase 2 bottles of ketchup and use 2 FL printable coupons.
• Can I use more than one manufacturer’s coupon on a B1G1 free promotion?
• Yes, (According to the Corporate office) however, it has been my experience that the register will beep & deny the coupon if the MVP card is scanned *before* the coupons.
• Is there a limit to how many coupons I can use per transaction?
• According to corporate, food lion does not limit the number of coupons per transaction. However, you may only use 1 coupon Per Item.

Walmart Coupon Policies

• Manufacturer coupons (Cents Off)
• Free merchandise (or manufacturer's Buy-One-Get-One-Free) coupons
• Store coupons
• Pharmacy (Advertising and Promotional) coupons
• Internet coupons
• Soft drink container caps

The following are guidelines and limits:

• Wal-Mart only accepts coupons for merchandise we sell and only when presented at the time of purchase.
• Coupons should have an expiration date and be presented within the valid dates. Wal-Mart will not accept expired coupons.
• Internet coupons should be legible and say "Manufacturer Coupon." There should be a valid remit address for the manufacturer and a scannable bar code.
• Only one coupon per item is permitted.
• Use of 40 or more coupons per transaction will require approval by Customer Service Manager.

Lowes Foods Coupon Policies

Coupon Acceptance

In today’s challenging economy, we recognize our customers are seeking additional savings with increased coupon usage when shopping our stores. To best meet the needs of all constituents, we have revised our coupon guidelines based on industry best practices. These best practices are in place to ensure all Lowes Foods customers have the opportunity to enjoy savings while shopping our stores. The prevailing guideline is that Lowes Foods reserves the right to limit quantities purchased.

Lowes Foods welcomes legitimate manufacturer and Lowes Foods store coupons when the following requirements are met:

• Customer must use their Lowes Rewards card.
• Coupons must be in date.
• Coupons must match the item(s) purchased.
• Store coupons must specify Lowes Foods.
• Limit 4 coupons for same item. For example, you have five coupons for a specific cereal and have purchased five of the item, we will honor the coupon for up to four of the boxes of cereal. This allows us to ensure product availability for all customers.

We will double up to 20 manufacturer coupons every day with a face value of $.99 or less. No minimum purchase is required. Manufacturer coupons for FREE items or Buy One, Get One FREE items will not be doubled. A doubled coupon will not be honored if the doubled amount exceeds the retail or sale price of the coupon item. No coupon will provide cash back. Coupons will be doubled up to the price of the item. Store coupons are not included in double coupon guidelines.

Internet Coupons
There has been a growing number of fraudulent internet coupons in the marketplace. We are committed to protecting our customers, manufacturers and our company against this illegal activity. Therefore, Lowes Foods will practice the following guidelines for internet coupons:

• We will only accept printable internet coupons if they scan at checkout
• We will not honor FREE Product coupons printed from the Internet
• We will accept Buy One Get One FREE and other values that have a purchase requirement
• We will usually not accept coupons for more than 75% value of the product. For example, a $2 off internet coupon for a product that sells for $2.25 is unlikely to be legitimate. If there are exceptions, we are provided advance notice by the manufacturer.
• We will not accept any photo copies of internet copies.
• We will accept internet coupons that have an expiration date. If no expiration date is visible, we can not accept the coupon.
• Coupons will be rejected if they are distorted, altered or obvious duplicates. Coupons are non-transferrable meaning they should not be photocopied or scanned and distributed to others.
• Coupons have unique serial numbers printed on them and follow industry-standard format. Any presented coupon that does not follow standard format will not be accepted.
• Internet coupons limits are same as manufacture and store coupons.

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