Beginner Guide: Canadian Store Coupon & Price Matching Policies

March 17, 2012

The only way to be certain what is or isn’t allowed when it comes to couponing is to know your store’s coupon policy. Due to the high turnover of cashiers in the retail market many of them are unaware of these policies. In the event of a “coupon in question” you don’t want to be leaving the store without a great deal.

You can never have too much information or knowledge and it is better to be over-prepared then left scrambling. Read over the policy carefully, you want to be certain you are understanding everything. If you are unsure about some wording, speak with a Customer Service Manager for clarification.

When you shop with coupons we suggest ALWAYS carrying a copy of your store policies with you. In the event of a dispute over a coupon, you want to be able to defend your purchase with proof. If you are confident that a coupon you are using is valid, then stand up for yourself. Don’t just accept no as an answer, in the most polite way possible of course. If a cashier refuses a coupon you believe should be accepted, ask to speak with a customer service manager.

This is when having a copy of the coupon policy is very handy. If you have something in writing to defend your point, it is more likely your purchase will be allowed. If the CSM is still not allowing your purchase, ask to speak to a store manager. As a paying customer you have every right to do this and you should not feel as though you are inconveniencing anyone.

In the event you exhaust every level at the store and you are still being refused contact the company head office. If you believe you should not have been refused and were, they can either clarify your mistake or the stores’.

Here you can find the Coupon and /or Price Matching Policies for many of the large retailers in Canada. If you wish to print a copy of a store’s policy for yourself – simply click on the print icon at the bottom of each policy and a PDF version will open for you.

These policies are presented in different formats. Some are official policies from the company, others are answers from a company representative to commonly asked questions and others are courtesy of FAQ sections on store website. We have provided the source of each policy so you can reference it if you ever run into difficulties.

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Lowest Price Guarantee

Whether you shop in-store or online, our Lowest Price Guarantee ensures that you get the best price on all Best Buy products.

Should you find a lower price in-store, in print or online from an authorized Canadian dealer we will beat it by 10% of the difference. Tell us which competitor is offering the lower price; we will verify the price and that the item is in stock and available for immediate sale and delivery.

For previous purchases, should you find a lower price in-store, in print or online from an authorized Canadian dealer we will beat it by 10% of the difference. Present us with your original receipt within 30 days of purchase. Tell us which competitor is offering the lower price; we will verify the price and that the item is in stock and available for immediate sale and delivery.

If our own price is reduced present us with your original receipt within 30 days of purchase and we will refund the difference.

If you purchased the item from BestBuy.ca and there is no Best Buy store in your area, just contact us anytime 24/7 — we’re here to help.

Here are some terms and conditions:

The item must be of the same brand and model and located in Canada. The item must be new and factory sealed and subject to a manufacturer’s warranty applicable in Canada. The item must be sold by an authorized dealer located in Canada. Competitors’ prices must be in Canadian dollars and will be adjusted for any fees, taxes or other charges such as environmental handling fees and shipping.

Our Lowest Price Guarantee does not apply to advertising errors or misprints, Boxing Day prices, special educational prices, restricted offers, mail order offers, rebates, coupons, premiums, free or bonus offers, OEM products, limited or minimum quantity or limited time offers, close-outs, liquidations, clearances, and financing offers.

The terms and conditions of the Lowest Price Guarantee are subject to change without notice.

As of September 6, 2012
Source: http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/help/what-is-your-lowest-price-guarantee/hc1001.aspx

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Price Matching Policy

Canadian Tire prides itself in offering our customers quality products at competitive prices and we stand behind our prices with our Price Match Guarantee. We will match any local competitor’s price on an identical item and give you an extra 10% of the lower price in Canadian Tire ‘Money’. This includes competitors’ sale prices.

Bankruptcies, clearance sales, wholesalers and retail websites are excluded. Please note that the competitor’s price must be verifiable and applies only at the time of original purchase.

Canadian Tire has attempted to match online prices to those in store, however online prices, product and service selection and availability, and sale effective dates may differ from those in store and may vary by geographic region. Due to differences in sale effective dates across the country, items may be available online at the sale price before they are available in store. Dealers are under no obligation to make promotional products available, or to match online prices until the sale begins in their region. Market conditions and competitive pressures may cause prices and availability to change without further notice. Canadian Tire Associate Dealers may sell for less.

Coupon Policy

CTC stores are individually owned and operated. Should a coupon be printed from a manufacturer’s website and deemed acceptable to use, it is up to the discretion of the store to accept the coupon. Most coupons are acceptable to use unless they specifically state that copies, facsimiles, modified or altered coupons cannot be used as an original coupon.

As of August 29, 2012
Source: Email from Corporate Customer Relations
Canadian Tire Corporation Limited
1-800-387-8803

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1. Do you offer Price / Ad Matching? If so, do you require the actual circulated flyer or will a home-printed version or receipt be accepted?

Co-op does not offer Price / Ad Matching

2. What types of coupons do you accept?

We accept Canadian manufacturer coupons, competitors’ coupons and some internet coupons.

3. What requirements do you have for a coupon to be considered valid?

The coupon must be within the stated expiry date and include the dealer information. Coupons will only be accepted for the item specified.

4. Do you accept competitor coupons?

We do accept competitors’ coupons as long as they fall within the expiry date, are an actual coupon that can be brought to our location and are for a product that Co-op currently carries.

5. Do you accept print-at-home coupons? Will they be accepted in black & white?

We accept internet printable coupons as long as they fall within the expiry date, contain a Canadian clearing house address and are for a product that Co-op sells. We will accept these coupons if they are printed in black and white.

6. Do you allow the use of more than one coupon per item? (manufacturer + internet coupon OR manufacturer/internet + store coupon)

Our customers can use a maximum of one manufacturer coupon and one competitor’s coupon per item purchased.

7. Will you allow overage if the value of the coupon is higher than the price of the product being purchased?

We do not allow overage if the value of the coupon is higher than the price of the product. If the coupon exceeds the value of the product, the customer will receive the product for free, but will not receive any additional money.

8. Is there any type of coupon that you exclude? (ex. BOGO, Free Product)

The only coupons we exclude are coupons for products we do not carry. These coupons are not transferable to a different brand.

As of August 29, 2012
Source: Email From Karen Allan
Marketing and Member Relations

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Coupon Acceptance Practices

Our coupon acceptance practices are designed to help extend more savings to our customers while ensuring we continue to offer an exceptional customer service experience to everyone in our stores.

Rules for manufacturer issued coupons:

present your coupon at the time of purchase
ensure all conditions stated on the coupon are met (product to purchase, size, flavour, quantity, etc.)
ensure your coupon has a Canadian address
ensure your coupon is redeemed prior to the expiration date
if printed from the internet, your coupon is legible
ensure your coupon is not a photocopy
ensure your coupon is not issued by one of our competitors
ensure your coupon is not a mail-in rebate
Stacking is permitted

Each coupon applied to one item, must have a different UPC

Effective Sept 20, 2013 Procter & Gamble Inc. (P&G) vendor coupons can no longer be stacked, even if they have different UPCs

The value of the coupon(s) can slightly exceed the item price at managers discretion

Guidelines for high volume coupon redeemers:

More Rewards Card must be scanned at the beginning of the order so cashiers know the actual selling price of each item
Please call ahead to ensure we have adequate team members available on our front end at the time you plan to shop so that we can accommodate your needs while providing great service to our other customers.
At checkout, please ensure that coupons are placed with each item to speed up the coupon validation and checkout process.
If you hope to purchase large quantities of individual items, please provide 2 – 3 days notice to your local store manager so we can properly manage inventory requirements
Please note that we reserve the right to limit quantities purchased based on inventory available for all customers.
Please note that we will not accept large quantities of multiple coupons during any special promotional days. For more information, please see the store manager.

Store issued coupons: store coupons are distributed through flyers, email, in-store kiosks, social media and direct mail.

Our store system reinforces the conditions of every coupon we receive to ensure that specifications are met (including banner, date, product specifications, limits, combinations, etc).
Can be combined with vendor (manufacturer) coupons

We reserve the right to amend the above mentioned practices at any time, in consideration of the best experience for our customers

September 11, 2013
As of September 13, 2013
Source: http://www.saveonfoods.com/coupon-policy

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Coupon Policy

Thank you for your recent inquiry through Costco.ca.We appreciate you taking the time to write us. Costco only accepts coupons issued by Costco through our mailers and door entry coupon sheets. Our members can obtain this information by contacting Costco via our website, calling our Member Service centre or inquiring at the local Costco.

As of September 5, 2012
Source: Email From Member Service
Costco Wholesale
servicecanada@costco.com

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1.0 Policy

Coupon zone coupons, LCL flyer coupons, LCL website coupons and President’s Choice Financial® coupons are all gladly accepted according the terms and conditions printed on the coupon. Manufacture coupons are accepted for in store purchased items according to the guidelines listed in section 2.0.

2.0 Guidelines

2.1 The item being purchased must conform to the product details on the coupon including size, brand, quantity, co-purchased item etc.

2.2 Only Canadian coupons are accepted.

2.3 The expiry date must be valid.

2.4 The coupon must be presented at time of purchase.

2.5 A coupon cannot be redeemed against the “free” item in any offer where the customer buys more than one item to get one or more item for free (BOGO deals). Eg. Buy one bag of chips, get a second bag of chips free – a single coupon can be applied to the purchase of the two bags.

2.6 Coupons have no cash value.

2.7 If the coupon value exceeds the retail value of an item, the coupon value will be reduced to reflect the retail of the item.

2.8 All sales taxes are paid by the customer at the retail value of the product. Refer to 2.9 to see Free Item guideline.

2.9 The value of a coupon that offers a product for free will include the amount of any applicable taxes.

2.10 Home printed coupons from emails or websites are accepted in black/white or colour. Manufacture coupons must have a valid manufacture address on the printed coupon, expiration date and be completely legible.

2.11Photocopies are not accepted.

2.12 Coupons are void if they appear distorted or blurry.

2.13 One coupon only per item purchased may be redeemed during each store visit, even if a limit statement is not included on the coupon. Coupon stacking is not allowed.

2.14 The Store Management reserves the right to restrict individual item purchase quantities to reasonable family limits.

3.0 General Information

3.1 Each coupon will be reviewed to ensure it complies with the details of the section 2.0 Guidelines. We appreciate your patience during this validation process.

3.2 Customers with excessive amounts of coupons in a single order may be asked to relocate to complete their order as a courtesy to our other Customers.

3.3 We may change this policy without notice at any time.

3.4 All coupon redemptions are subject to the policy in effect at time of redemption.

3.5 Competitor’s coupons are not accepted.

As of September 26, 2012
Email from: Abdelhadi Barrak
Senior Customer Service Representative Loblaw Companies Limited

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As of September 9, 2013
Source: Community Member Submission

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Coupon Policy

We regret that due to the large amount of fraudulent online coupons circulating, Foodland only accepts original coupons provided directly from the vendor.

As of September 3, 2012
Source: http://www.foodland.ca/atlantic/contact.asp

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Coupon Policy

We think coupons are a great way for you to save even more money at Foodland, so we now accept both Vendor Pre-Printed Coupons and Internet/Printable Coupons.

In order to protect us both from fraudulent coupons that are sometimes found in the market, we have a few conditions:

We will accept one coupon per item purchased.
Coupons for Buy One Get One will be honoured.

All coupons must have the following:

A valid product name,
A valid expiry date.
A bar code (UPC #).
A Canadian redemption address.

In addition, for Internet/Printable coupons:

Must be legible.
Must say “Internet Coupon”.
Have a value of $25 or less.
Internet/Printable Coupons for “Free” product will NOT be accepted.

As of September 3, 2012
Source: http://ontario.foodland.ca/About-Us/FAQ.aspx

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1.0 Policy

2.0 Guidelines

2.1 The item being purchased must conform to the product details on the coupon including size, brand, quantity, co-purchased item etc.

2.2 Only Canadian coupons are accepted.

2.3 The expiry date must be valid.

2.4 The coupon must be presented at time of purchase.

2.6 Coupons have no cash value.

2.7 If the coupon value exceeds the retail value of an item, the coupon value will be reduced to reflect the retail of the item.

2.8 All sales taxes are paid by the customer at the retail value of the product. Refer to 2.9 to see Free Item guideline.

2.9 The value of a coupon that offers a product for free will include the amount of any applicable taxes.

2.11Photocopies are not accepted.

2.12 Coupons are void if they appear distorted or blurry.

2.13 One coupon only per item purchased may be redeemed during each store visit, even if a limit statement is not included on the coupon. Coupon stacking is not allowed.

2.14 The Store Management reserves the right to restrict individual item purchase quantities to reasonable family limits.

3.0 General Information

3.1 Each coupon will be reviewed to ensure it complies with the details of the section 2.0 Guidelines. We appreciate your patience during this validation process.

3.2 Customers with excessive amounts of coupons in a single order may be asked to relocate to complete their order as a courtesy to our other Customers.

3.3 We may change this policy without notice at any time.

3.4 All coupon redemptions are subject to the policy in effect at time of redemption.

3.5 Competitor’s coupons are not accepted.

As of September 26, 2012
Email from: Abdelhadi Barrak
Senior Customer Service Representative Loblaw Companies Limited

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Price Matching Policy

Our “Cheaper Guaranteed” promise means if a major supermarket competitor within this store’s geographic trade area offers a lower price on any item that we carry in our store, simply show us their price on their flyer/ad (current) or receipt (within 7 days of purchase) and we will sell you that item for 1¢ less. Applies to identical items (same brand, item type (in the case of produce, meat and bakery), size and attributes) or comparable items in the case of private label. Does not apply to prescriptions. Excludes ‘spend x get x’; and ‘free’ promotions and discounts obtained through loyalty programs. We reserve the right to limit quantities. “Our major supermarket competitors”, “geographic trade areas” and “comparable items” are determined solely by us and are based on a number of factors that can change from time to time. We reserve the right to make changes to this program without prior notice.

Coupon Policy

We think coupons are a great way for you to save even more money at FreshCo, so we now accept both Vendor Pre-Printed Coupons and Internet/Printable Coupons.

In order to protect us both from fraudulent coupons that are sometimes found in the market, we have a few conditions:

– We will accept one coupon per item purchased.
– Coupons for Buy One Get One will be honoured.

– All coupons must have the following:
– A valid product name,
– A valid expiry date.
– A bar code.
– A Canadian redemption address.

– In addition, for Internet/Printable coupons:
– Must be legible.
– Must say “Internet Coupon”.
– Have a value of $25 or less
– Internet/Printable Coupons for “Free” product will NOT be accepted.

As of September 3, 2012
Source: http://freshco.com/Faq.aspx

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When can I ask Future Shop to beat a price?
There are three distinct cases where Future Shop will beat a price:
– if you find a lower price at another valid retailer before you make your purchase at Futureshop.ca or in a Future Shop retail store,
– if you find a lower price at another valid retailer within 30 days of making your purchase,
– if Future Shop’s price on an item is reduced within 30 days of your purchase.

Does Future Shop beat the prices of Internet and in-store retailers?
Absolutely, if we don’t already have the lowest price, we’ll beat any price in a retail store or online. The item must be sold by an authorized dealer located in Canada. For online competitor price beats the product must be located in Canada.

How do I show “proof” of price?
Visit us in store or call us at 1-800-663-2275 and tell us which competitor is offering the lower price and where. Our associates will verify the price and the item is in stock and available for immediate sale and delivery. We will beat the competitor’s price by 10% of the difference.

How do I beat a price?
When shopping online:

Before purchasing – Give us a call at 1-800-663-2275 and we will help you facilitate your order.
After purchasing – Within 30 days of your purchase, give us a call at 1-800-663-2275 and we will help you facilitate your refund.

When shopping in store:

Before purchase – Let one of our Product Experts know and they will help you with your price Beat.
After purchase – Within 30 days of your purchase, visit our store and one of our Associates will help. Please be sure to bring your invoice with you.

How does your Price Beat policy apply to purchases made using store pickup?
If you purchase an item at futureshop.ca, and if the item is offered at a lower price in the store when you pick it up, you will automatically pay the lower price.

How does your Price Beat policy apply to pre-orders and backorders?
If the price of an item drops at the time of shipment, you will automatically pay the lower price. Your credit card is not charged until the time of the product’s shipment.

How does your Price Beat policy cover an item scheduled for delivery from futureshop.ca?
If the price of an item drops at any time before its scheduled delivery date, we will refund 100% of the difference, including tax. To receive the lower price, you must call 1-800-663-2275. If you see a lower price at futureshop.ca, a retail store, or a competitor, all conditions apply from our standard Price Beat Promise.

What if the competitor does not have the item in stock or has limited quantities of the product?
Sometimes a retailer will advertise a product as having limited quantities in stock. If the item is out of stock or the competitor has advertised as limited quantities of an item, it is not eligible for Price Beating. Likewise, if Future Shop has a product that is advertised as being limited in quantity it will not be eligible for price matching.

Does Future Shop price match “free gift with purchase” offers?
No. Future Shop does not price match “free gift with purchase” orders.

How do Shipping and EHFs impact my price?
Shipping charges and EHFs are included in determining the final price used for a Price Beat. For example, if a competitor’s price was $10 cheaper than ours, but charged $25 for delivery while we charged no fee, the competitor’s price will be higher and therefore not eligible for a Price Beat.

As of October 5, 2012
Source: http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/help/id/HC8260.aspx

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Price Matching Policy

Our Giant Value Guarantee means “We will beat the advertised price of any competitor!” If you happen to find a local competitor offering a lower price on any identical item we carry in-store, simply show us their current flyer and we will sell you that item for 1 cent less than their price. Why do we do that? Because delivering the most outstanding value for your family budget is our mission, every day.

*Not applicable to clearance sales, percentage discounts, rebates, combination promotions (e.g. Buy 2, Get 1 Free), private label products, online offers, preferred customer discounts or random discounts (Scratch and Save events), or to competitor misprints, withdrawn or corrected advertisements. Applicable only to products currently in stock at your local Giant Tiger. We reserve the right to limit quantities. We reserve the right to make changes to this program without prior notice”. Local competitors reflect each stores’ market trading area within Canada as determined by Giant Tiger.

Rain Check

Not all items are available in all stores. If an advertised item is not available due to unforeseen circumstances, rainchecks will be provided if a similar item is not available at a comparable price. Rainchecks are not available for limited quantity, special purchases or clearance items which are available only while supplies last.

Coupon Policy

Stores have the right to refuse any coupons that appear to be photocopied, scanned or altered.

Internet/Manufacturer’s Coupons

Coupons are accepted only if the store carries the item
Coupons must be presented at the time of purchase
Only Canadian coupons are accepted
The coupon must have Manufacturer’s instructions to the retailer as well as a Canadian remittance address
The item purchased must match the item presented on the coupon (identical in size, quantity, brand, style etc.)
The expiration date must be listed and coupons must be redeemed before the expiry date on the coupon
Coupons must have a scanable barcode

Number of coupons that can be used for each item

Only one acceptable coupon may be presented for each item purchased within a transaction
The store reserves the right to limit quantities where multiple coupons are used for multiple purchases of the same item

Free merchandise with a coupon (i.e. BOGO)

No Sales tax is applied on free merchandise

When coupon value exceeds the price of the item

If the value of the coupon exceeds the price of the item (including taxes), the excess value of the coupon is applied against the transaction total for all other items purchased (after taxes). Any remaining coupon value after the excess value has been applied against the transaction total for all other items purchased (after taxes) is not paid out as cash.

As of August 29, 2012
Source: http://www.gianttiger.com/en/about/instore/

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Price Guarantee

We beat lower regular prices by 10%
If you find a lower regular price on an identical in-stock item at any retail location of a local competitor in Canada, just bring us the confirmation of the lower price and we’ll BEAT that price by 10%.

Their sale price is our sale price
Bring us confirmation that an identical in-stock item is on sale at any retail location of a local competitor in Canada and we will match that sale price. Where the sale is offered in the form of a percentage discount we will match the discounted price on an identical item.

TERMS : This Price Guarantee applies to identical in-stock items at The Home Depot retail location you visit. No special orders (with the exception of Special Order Appliances only) or rain checks. This guarantee does not apply to competitor online prices or offers. The Home Depot reserves the right to verify the price and availability of the product at the local competitor location before honouring this offer. Price confirmation from a competitor must be presented to The Home Depot during the effective dates of the competitor’s flyer or within thirty (30) days of any other proof of competitor pricing. This Price Guarantee excludes typographical or other errors, free offers, gifts with purchase, gift cards, gift certificates, rebates, clearance or close-out prices, credit or financing programs, used, damaged, returned, open box or display merchandise, special orders (other than appliances), delivery or assembly services, labour, installation, and products and services furnished by our Installation Services. Discount applied before taxes and environmental stewardship fees or other levies, if applicable. We reserve the right to limit quantities to an amount reasonable for a residential homeowner. This price guarantee cannot be combined with any other offer. Ask an associate in store for details.

As of September 6, 2012
Source: http://www.homedepot.ca/

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Price Match Policy

Our PRICE MATCH PROMI$E is a retail single product guarantee that excludes material packages and material package quotations, contractor pricing, sales tax offers, typographical errors, free offers, gift cards, gift certificates, rebates or clearout prices. We reserve the right to exclude significantly below cost competition loss leader pricing. Other possible exclusions include credit or financing promos, used, damaged, returned, open box or display merchandise, special orders, delivery or installation services (including materials and labour) and prices obtained from any internet website, online retailer or wholesale distribution. Lumber grading varies by location and we will not match prices of lower lumber grade quality from competitors. We reserve the right to limit quantities to an amount reasonable for a residential homeowner. This offer can not be combined with any other offer. Ask Home Store Owner or staff for details.

Rainchecks

While every effort is made to supply featured items, we reserve the right to limit quantities and not every item may be stocked by every “Home” dealer. We will be pleased to provide a rain-check on any item that may not be available except where indicated.

As of October 18, 2012
Source: http://homehardware.ca/en/index/corporate/terms-and-conditions.htm

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At Leon’s, you can always feel comfortable with your purchase and proud of your choice. And you’ll never have to worry about paying too much because Leon’s is the only home furnishings retailer in Canada with Integrity Pricing.

Leon’s exclusive Integrity Pricing means you always get the best price. Guaranteed to be the lowest for 60 days*. If, within 60 days of your purchase, you see the identical merchandise at a lower published price by an authorized Canadian dealer in the same local trading area, under the same terms and conditions, Leon’s will gladly refund you the difference in full upon verification of the details. Published price includes the price of the product plus any membership, administrative, or delivery charges. See your sales associate for full details.

*Merchandise must be the same brand name, same model and, if financed, must be sold under the same finance terms including any administrative or membership charges. Prices may vary from region to region. Price guarantee does not apply to: advertising errors; not in stock items; minimum quantity offers; limited time offers; rebates; coupons; premiums; gift cards; free bonus offers; product that is being liquidated or sold without a manufacturer’s warranty; refurbished, damaged, worn or returned goods; floor models; builder rebates; internet only retailers; internet only offers; or going out of business/bankruptcy sales.

As of September 12, 2012
Source: http://www.leons.ca/shared/customerservice/policy.aspx

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1.0 Policy

2.0 Guidelines

2.1 The item being purchased must conform to the product details on the coupon including size, brand, quantity, co-purchased item etc.

2.2 Only Canadian coupons are accepted.

2.3 The expiry date must be valid.

2.4 The coupon must be presented at time of purchase.

2.6 Coupons have no cash value.

2.7 If the coupon value exceeds the retail value of an item, the coupon value will be reduced to reflect the retail of the item.

2.8 All sales taxes are paid by the customer at the retail value of the product. Refer to 2.9 to see Free Item guideline.

2.9 The value of a coupon that offers a product for free will include the amount of any applicable taxes.

2.11Photocopies are not accepted.

2.12 Coupons are void if they appear distorted or blurry.

2.13 One coupon only per item purchased may be redeemed during each store visit, even if a limit statement is not included on the coupon. Coupon stacking is not allowed.

2.14 The Store Management reserves the right to restrict individual item purchase quantities to reasonable family limits.

3.0 General Information

3.1 Each coupon will be reviewed to ensure it complies with the details of the section 2.0 Guidelines. We appreciate your patience during this validation process.

3.2 Customers with excessive amounts of coupons in a single order may be asked to relocate to complete their order as a courtesy to our other Customers.

3.3 We may change this policy without notice at any time.

3.4 All coupon redemptions are subject to the policy in effect at time of redemption.

3.5 Competitor’s coupons are not accepted.

As of September 26, 2012
Email from: Abdelhadi Barrak
Senior Customer Service Representative Loblaw Companies Limited

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It is the responsibility of the retailers to follow the offer and restrictions printed on the coupons in order to have the coupon redeemed. There are a few key restrictions to be aware of:

The amount of the coupon. This is the maximum amount that coupon can be redeemed for
Expiry date has not been exceeded
Is redeemable in Canada(has a Canadian Clearing House mailing address)
The product named on the coupon has been purchased
The size and/or flavour of the item, as stated on the coupon, have been purchased
The required number of items has been purchased
If a coupon states it cannot be used or combined with any other coupon offer, then that coupon cannot be used with other coupons.
Only one coupon per purchase. This means only one of this exact type of coupons can be used. (multiple coupons can be used as long as they are all different)
Taxes: see question below tax wording

London Drugs staff take pride in providing a superior shopping experience everyday – and it may be necessary to book an appointment for dedicated time to allow for proper processing of each coupon in the transaction. For this reason, it may be smart to contact your chosen store in advance for an appointment. Most coupon stacking education sites expressly recommend working with the store staff to ensure the transaction does not impact lineups.

We have a right as a retailer to limit quantities, especially if we suspect the product is being purchased for resale. We require any customer with the intention of purchasing large amount of products, work with the store to pre-order product in advance. Should we continually be driven to out of stocks, it could jeopardize our ability to continue with coupon stacking.

Will London Drugs price match products and then accept stacks of coupons?
Yes. When purchasing identical products, our price match policy is distinct from the coupon policy.
Does LD allow the total of all the coupons stacked to exceed the value of the product?
No, the coupons total value cannot exceed the value of the product. For example, if the customer presents 3 coupons that are $2.50each ($7.50) and the product is $6.00, the last coupon would be processed through the till as $1.00 (not to exceed $6.00).
When an item is Buy 1, Get 1 free can coupons be used for the purchased item and additional coupons used on the free item?
No. The coupons can only be used on the first item as there must be a purchase in order to use coupons. As an offer already exists to get the second item free, no further coupons are required or can be accepted.
Are there times when a customer coupon stacking privilege can be revoked at London Drugs?
Yes. If we are aware that a customer is buying large quantities of products frequently for re-sale, this should not be allowed. London Drugs is a retailer, not a wholesaler. Coupons are not intended to be used for large scale frequent wholesaling practices. The store manager will revoke coupon staking privileges for anyone buying product frequently for resale.
Internet coupons printed at home are becoming more popular. The coupon sometimes is smudged or illegible, will you still accept them?
No. We must be able to read and follow the eligibility and restrictions set out by the coupon. If we cannot verify the restrictions, or are uncertain of the coupons validity, then it cannot be accepted.
Will you accept a U.S. coupon or coupons in US funds if it was issued in the US?
No. We can only accept valid Canadian based coupons. The only exception would be a US coupon that indicates it is valid in Canada. The coupon must still have a Canadian Clearing House mailing address.

Our coupon policy is in place to help extend savings to our customers.
London Drugs has a responsibility to follow the directions clearly stated on coupons. We pride ourselves on offering a superior shopping experience everyday and we hope to keep our coupon stacking policy as long as it’s not abused.

As of April 13, 2011
Source: http://blog.londondrugs.com/coupon-stacking-at-london-drugs

Due to unfortunate circumstances we are forced to announce a change to our approach of certain coupon stacking programs. This change will affect the pre-ordering of mass quantities of products and the use of mass cut coupons for all of our vendors for the purpose of coupon stacking. In addition, London Drugs has been advised by SC Johnson Company, that no SC Johnson coupon can be combined or stacked with any other coupon, regardless of the wording on the back of their coupons. Unfortunately, both of these areas are impacted due to increasing abuse which cannot be supported, and negatively affects all customers.

Pre-Ordering of Merchandise

Effective immediately, with those products where coupon stacking is permitted, London Drugs stores will only sell shelf quantities of product for the purposes of coupon stacking. As is a longstanding policy, we have always reserved the right to limit quantities and this will be enforced.

We have had increasing pressure from an ever widening number of coupon stackers to pre-order large quantities of products expressly for the purpose of coupon stacking. The requests are not modest: increasingly these order are for cases and half pallet or pallet quantities of merchandise. On top of this, it has been reported that increasingly these large quantities are used for resale, and not for personal consumption.

The manufacturers and London Drugs cannot support this excessive ordering of large quantities, as this is not what coupons were ever intended to provide for customers, and jeopardizes London Drugs ability to get reimbursed for coupons, causing potentially large financial losses for both London Drugs and its suppliers.

SC Johnson Company coupons

London Drugs has been advised by SC Johnson Company, that no SC Johnson coupon can be combined or stacked with any other coupon, regardless of the wording on the back of their coupons. London Drugs attempted to work with the legal counsel representing SC Johnson to alter their wording on their coupons as many other companies have done. Unfortunately, they have made a unilateral decision that because the abuse of coupon stacking has become too widespread on their products, they will not continue to reimburse London Drugs for any coupon they deemed was stacked.

London Drugs is very sorry that these practices have had to change. As one of the very few retailers that have allowed and supported coupon stacking, we’ve worked hard with coupon stacking forums and organizations to make policies clear, and prevent abuse. Despite this approach, the widening abuse has caused these changes in approach. It’s frustrating for London Drugs and the coupon customers who have worked responsibly to maintain the practice to date.

Updated: March 22, 2012
Source: http://blog.londondrugs.com/coupon-policy-changes

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Unfortunately, we do not have a formal coupon and price matching policy that we are able to provide to you; however, we do have some prepared Q&As that may assist you further.

1. What kinds of coupons do you accept?

o Longo’s accepts any Canadian Manufacturers coupons with a valid expiry date

2. Do you offer store coupons? Where may I find them?

o Yes,Longo Store Coupons – In store or emailed directly to the consumer

3. May I use a store coupon and a manufacturer coupon on one item?

o Yes we will honour both coupons, if applicable

4. Do you exclude any coupons? Ex: above $5 off, BOGO offers, coupons for free product.

o No we do not exclude any coupons but obviously only honour valid coupons.

5. Do you accept Internet Printable Coupons? May I print them in black and white?

o Yes, we accept printable coupons only if it is a Canadian

6. Do you match competitor prices or take competitor coupons?

o We do not price match, nor accept competitor coupons.

7. What is your policy on overage: when the value of the coupon exceeds the value of the product?

o See below

8. If the coupon exceeds the item’s value do you adjust the price of the coupon down? Ex: $1.00 off coupon on $0.97 cent product.

o Yes, the coupon will be adjusted to the amount that the item was charged for. The cashier will then note this on the coupon.

9. Do you limit the number of coupons I may use per transaction?

o We can accept one coupon per variety of item. (Example: Customer buys 2 x Kraft Peanut Butter and has 2 x $0.50 coupons for the same item. If the coupon states “One coupon per purchase” then only one coupon can be accepted)

10. Do you employees understand “one coupon per purchase=one coupon per item”, not “one coupon per transaction”?

o The cashier must read the coupon and follow the terms. If the coupon states “Limit one (1) coupon per purchase”, then that is what is honoured.

11. Does your store ever double or triple coupons?

o Not at this time

12. Concerning buy one get one offers. If your store runs a BOGO FREE promo, may I use 2 manufacturer coupons for the 2 products? Or may I only use one?

o If the coupon states “One coupon per purchase” then only one coupon can be accepted

13. Are individual stores allowed to impose their own rules or vary from this policy?

o No. It is the responsibility of the cashier to read the terms of the coupon and apply it accordingly.

As of September 5, 2012
Source :Email from Tricia
Team Lead, Customer Care
905-564-8778 // 1-877-447-8778
www.grocerygateway.com
customerresponse@grocerygateway.com

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As of September 9, 2013
Source: Community Member Submission

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1.0 Policy

2.0 Guidelines

2.1 The item being purchased must conform to the product details on the coupon including size, brand, quantity, co-purchased item etc.

2.2 Only Canadian coupons are accepted.

2.3 The expiry date must be valid.

2.4 The coupon must be presented at time of purchase.

2.6 Coupons have no cash value.

2.7 If the coupon value exceeds the retail value of an item, the coupon value will be reduced to reflect the retail of the item.

2.8 All sales taxes are paid by the customer at the retail value of the product. Refer to 2.9 to see Free Item guideline.

2.9 The value of a coupon that offers a product for free will include the amount of any applicable taxes.

2.11Photocopies are not accepted.

2.12 Coupons are void if they appear distorted or blurry.

2.13 One coupon only per item purchased may be redeemed during each store visit, even if a limit statement is not included on the coupon. Coupon stacking is not allowed.

2.14 The Store Management reserves the right to restrict individual item purchase quantities to reasonable family limits.

3.0 General Information

3.1 Each coupon will be reviewed to ensure it complies with the details of the section 2.0 Guidelines. We appreciate your patience during this validation process.

3.2 Customers with excessive amounts of coupons in a single order may be asked to relocate to complete their order as a courtesy to our other Customers.

3.3 We may change this policy without notice at any time.

3.4 All coupon redemptions are subject to the policy in effect at time of redemption.

3.5 Competitor’s coupons are not accepted.

As of September 26, 2012
Email from: Abdelhadi Barrak
Senior Customer Service Representative Loblaw Companies Limited

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Coupon Acceptance Practices

Our coupon acceptance practices are designed to help extend more savings to our customers while ensuring we continue to offer an exceptional customer service experience to everyone in our stores.

Rules for manufacturer issued coupons:

present your coupon at the time of purchase
ensure all conditions stated on the coupon are met (product to purchase, size, flavour, quantity, etc.)
ensure your coupon has a Canadian address
ensure your coupon is redeemed prior to the expiration date
if printed from the internet, your coupon is legible
ensure your coupon is not a photocopy
ensure your coupon is not issued by one of our competitors
ensure your coupon is not a mail-in rebate
Stacking is permitted

Each coupon applied to one item, must have a different UPC

Effective Sept 20, 2013 Procter & Gamble Inc. (P&G) vendor coupons can no longer be stacked, even if they have different UPCs

The value of the coupon(s) can slightly exceed the item price at managers discretion

Guidelines for high volume coupon redeemers:

More Rewards Card must be scanned at the beginning of the order so cashiers know the actual selling price of each item
Please call ahead to ensure we have adequate team members available on our front end at the time you plan to shop so that we can accommodate your needs while providing great service to our other customers.
At checkout, please ensure that coupons are placed with each item to speed up the coupon validation and checkout process.
If you hope to purchase large quantities of individual items, please provide 2 – 3 days notice to your local store manager so we can properly manage inventory requirements
Please note that we reserve the right to limit quantities purchased based on inventory available for all customers.
Please note that we will not accept large quantities of multiple coupons during any special promotional days. For more information, please see the store manager.

Store issued coupons: store coupons are distributed through flyers, email, in-store kiosks, social media and direct mail.

Our store system reinforces the conditions of every coupon we receive to ensure that specifications are met (including banner, date, product specifications, limits, combinations, etc).
Can be combined with vendor (manufacturer) coupons

We reserve the right to amend the above mentioned practices at any time, in consideration of the best experience for our customers

September 11, 2013
As of September 13, 2013
Source: http://www.saveonfoods.com/coupon-policy

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PetSmart’s Unbeatable Price Guarantee

Our Unbeatable Price Guarantee makes it easy for you to stock up on essentials (and surprises) for your pets.

Shopping in-stores at PetSmart? This is our in-store Price Matching Guarantee to you.

If you find a product that’s in-stock at a PetSmart store for a lower price at a competitor’s store (excluding competitor’s online sites and catalogs), PetSmart will match the price as long as the identical product is in stock at our store. Proof of the lower price (receipt, advertisement or other confirmation) is required. We cannot match sale prices or prices advertised at clearance, liquidation or other special events. We cannot match “free with purchase,” buy one get one free offers or rebates. Price matching is not valid on pets and services. See a store associate for additional details!

Shopping online at PetSmart.com? Here’s our online Price Matching Guarantee.

PetSmart.com will match any competitor’s online everyday price for in-stock, identical products. We cannot match sale prices or prices advertised on Ebay, other auction sites or closeout/discount sites. Online Unbeatable Price Guarantee excludes shipping charges.

PetSmart Coupon Policy

Coupons are a great way to save even more when shopping with us, and it’s easy to use them at our stores. When accepting coupons, we follow the guidelines below.

PetSmart gladly accepts the following coupons:

PetSmart Issued In-Store Coupons

For dollars/cents off or % off
Includes coupons flyers, advertisements, and events
Must be for exact item that is being purchased
Buy one, get one (BOGO) coupons
Must have a valid expiration date
Must have a scannable barcode
Are acceptable in black and white or color

Valid Manufacturer Coupons

For dollars/cents/ or % off
Must be for exact item that is being purchased
Buy one, get one (BOGO) coupons
Must have “Manufacturer Coupon” printed on them
Must have a valid remit address for the manufacturer
Must have a valid expiration date
Must have a scannable barcode
Are acceptable in black and white or color

Valid PetSmart/Manufacturer co-branded Coupons and Check-Out Coupons(Catalinas)

For dollars/cents or % off
Must be for exact item that is being purchased
Buy one, get one (BOGO) coupons
Must have a valid remit address for the manufacturer
Must have a valid expiration date
Must have a scannable barcode
Are acceptable in black and white or color

Competitors’ Coupons

Must be for exact item that is being purchased
For dollars/cents or % off
Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons
Must have a valid expiration date
Must have a scannable barcode
Are acceptable in black and white or color

Print at Home Coupons

Must be legible
Must have “Manufacturer Coupon” printed on them if it is a manufacturer coupon
Must have a valid remit address for the manufacturer
Must have a valid expiration date
Must have a scannable barcode
Buy one, get one (BOGO) coupons
Are acceptable in black and white or color

We DO NOT accept the following:

Rebates
Expired coupons
Coupons without barcodes (With the exception of PETM Friends and Family Special Event Coupons)
Coupons for items NOT purchased
Print-at-home coupons that require no purchase
Advertisements for coupons
Vendor checks as coupons
Competitor’s coupons for any services (salon, hotel, DDC) or live pet purchases
Competitor’s coupons for “while supplies last”, “First 100 in the door” or other door buster coupons
Mobile coupons (Electronic coupons may be downloaded from the internet and are acceptable as long as they have a valid barcode that can be scanned at the register)
Coupons that have been copied or altered in any way

The following are guidelines and limitations:

We only accept coupons for merchandise that is sold in PetSmart stores where the coupon is being redeemed
Coupons must be presented and surrendered at time of purchase
We only accept one coupon per item purchased (the number of coupons redeemed cannot out-number the amount of items purchased)
The coupon value may be reduced if it exceeds the value of the item
Cash back is not provided if the purchase value is less than the coupon face value; nor can they be exchanged for cash or gift cards
Coupon must not be expired
Coupon must be for exact item being purchased
We do not accept coupons from eBay or any other 3rd party auction sites
We do not accept coupons that have been copied, altered, traded, or bartered in any way
When printing coupons from PetSmart online, please ensure that your printer is print-ready as all coupons have a two print limit
PetSmart reserves the right to not accept a coupon that we deem as fraudulent use/accept coupons not covered in this policy
PetSmart follows the disclaimer as printed on the coupon
Some items may not be available at all stores
Once a coupon is redeemed, it cannot be reissued upon return of the item purchased nor will cash be returned for the amount of the coupon redeemed

As of September 12, 2012
Source: http://pets.petsmart.com/help/

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Definition of Terms

% OFF Coupons: Coupons that offer a % off the retail price of a product.

Cash Discount Coupons: Coupons that offer a specific dollar amount off when you purchase a specified number of items or when your total purchase equals a specified amount. For example $1 OFF when you purchase 2 or Spend $50 and receive $5 OFF.

Coupon Stacking: using more than one coupon on a single item. Usually it is a store coupon along with a manufacturer’s coupon for the same item or using more than one internet coupon for the same item.

Double Coupons: Value of the coupon is doubled. For example a $1 OFF coupon will become $2 OFF.

Internet Coupons: A coupon that can be printed online.

Manufacturer Coupon: A coupon offered by the manufacturer of a product that can be used in any store where that product is sold.

Mobile Coupons: Coupons presented on handheld mobile devices or smart phones (iPhones, Blackberries, etc.)

Pharmasave or in-store coupon: A coupon published by Pharmasave that can only be used in a Pharmasave store.

Coupon Policy

1. We will redeem coupons only for the specific items included in our customer’s purchase transaction.

The redemption value will be as stated on the coupon, unless that value yields a final price for such item less than zero; if application of the redemption value yields a price less than zero, the coupon will be redeemed only for the amount that yields a zero price (our customer cannot net a cash credit or payout from a coupon purchase).

2. Paper coupons must be presented at the time of the purchase transaction. We will accept only coupons issued by Pharmasave or the manufacturer of the relevant product. We will not accept photocopies of coupons.

3. Coupons are subject to advertised offer limitations and all other limitations and restrictions on the applicable coupon or product.

4. Coupons may not be applied against any free item received in any offer.

5. Coupons have no cash value.

6. Cash discount coupons (excluding manufacturers’ coupons) applied to the total purchase cannot be combined with any other discount offer, including but not limited to promotions such as Seniors Day.

7. Pharmasave will not accept manufacturer coupons (including, but not limited to, coupons issued through an in-store coupon dispenser) that display another retailer’s logo or name.

8. We will not accept coupons unless they have an expiration date. Expired coupons will not be accepted.

9. We will not accept coupons that, in the determination of Pharmasave personnel, appear distorted or blurry or are altered in any way.

10. Sales taxes will be applied in accordance with the law of the applicable province, regardless of any coupon or other discount that may apply to the purchase transaction (refer to Coupons, Discounts & No Charge Product Consumer Tax Implications information).

11. All applicable bottle or packaging deposits and enviro levies on the purchased and free items must be paid by the customer.

12. Pharmasave reserves the right to refuse any coupons at its discretion and/or limit the number of coupons redeemed in any one transaction.

13. Purchase amount will not include purchases of: cigarettes or tobacco, gifts with purchase, gift certificates or cards, phone cards, lottery tickets, products purchased in the post office, stamps, transit tickets/passes, delivery charges, event tickets, bottle deposits/returns, charitable donations, products containing codeine or single entity pseudoephedrine, prescriptions filled and pharmacy services, sales taxes and any other items specified as exclusions from time to time or where prohibited by law.

14. We accept internet printed coupons. The same manufacturer and store coupon rules above apply to all internet printed coupons.

15. Internet printed coupons must have serial numbers and must follow an industry-standard format.

16. Manufacturer internet printed coupons must clearly indicate that they are a manufacturer coupon and must have a Canadian redemption or clearing house address on the printed coupon.

17. Pharmasave does not yet have the ability to accept mobile coupons presented on handheld mobile devices or smart phones (iPhones, Blackberries, etc.)

18. Pharmasave does not allow doubling of coupons unless advertised at participating locations.

19. More than one coupon may be accepted for an item as long as it is both a manufacturer coupon and an in-store coupon; however the combined value cannot exceed the retail price. We cannot accept two manufacturers or two store coupons on the same item.

Pharmasave reserves the right to change this policy at any time. All coupon redemption terms are subject to the terms of the policy in effect at time of redemption. Policy changes may become effective without advance notice or advertisement.

Pharmasave Rain Check Policy

Pharmasave stores will issue Rain Checks for advertised items. Exceptions may apply to seasonal items or items of limited quantities not carried by our supply chain. Stores retain the right to limit quantities.

As of October 15, 2012
Source: http://www.pharmasave.com/

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Coupon Policy

We think coupons are a great way for you to save even more money at Price Chopper, so we now accept both Vendor Pre-Printed Coupons and Internet/Printable Coupons.

In order to reduce the number of fraudulent coupons, we have a few conditions:

– We will accept one coupon per item purchased.
– Coupons for Buy One Get One will be honoured.

– All coupons must have the following:

– A valid product name,
– A valid expiry date.
– A bar code (UPC#).
– A Canadian redemption address.

– In addition, for Internet/Printable coupons:

– Must be legible.
– Must say “Internet Coupon”.
– Have a value of $25 or less.
– Internet/Printable Coupons for “Free” product will NOT be accepted.

As of September 3, 2012
Source: http://www.pricechopper.ca/ontario/faq.asp

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Coupon Acceptance Practices

Our coupon acceptance practices are designed to help extend more savings to our customers while ensuring we continue to offer an exceptional customer service experience to everyone in our stores.

Rules for manufacturer issued coupons:

present your coupon at the time of purchase
ensure all conditions stated on the coupon are met (product to purchase, size, flavour, quantity, etc.)
ensure your coupon has a Canadian address
ensure your coupon is redeemed prior to the expiration date
if printed from the internet, your coupon is legible
ensure your coupon is not a photocopy
ensure your coupon is not issued by one of our competitors
ensure your coupon is not a mail-in rebate
Stacking is permitted

Each coupon applied to one item, must have a different UPC

Effective Sept 20, 2013 Procter & Gamble Inc. (P&G) vendor coupons can no longer be stacked, even if they have different UPCs

The value of the coupon(s) can slightly exceed the item price at managers discretion

Guidelines for high volume coupon redeemers:

More Rewards Card must be scanned at the beginning of the order so cashiers know the actual selling price of each item
Please call ahead to ensure we have adequate team members available on our front end at the time you plan to shop so that we can accommodate your needs while providing great service to our other customers.
At checkout, please ensure that coupons are placed with each item to speed up the coupon validation and checkout process.
If you hope to purchase large quantities of individual items, please provide 2 – 3 days notice to your local store manager so we can properly manage inventory requirements
Please note that we reserve the right to limit quantities purchased based on inventory available for all customers.
Please note that we will not accept large quantities of multiple coupons during any special promotional days. For more information, please see the store manager.

Store issued coupons: store coupons are distributed through flyers, email, in-store kiosks, social media and direct mail.

Our store system reinforces the conditions of every coupon we receive to ensure that specifications are met (including banner, date, product specifications, limits, combinations, etc).
Can be combined with vendor (manufacturer) coupons

We reserve the right to amend the above mentioned practices at any time, in consideration of the best experience for our customers

September 11, 2013
As of September 13, 2013
Source: http://www.saveonfoods.com/coupon-policy

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1.0 Policy

2.0 Guidelines

2.1 The item being purchased must conform to the product details on the coupon including size, brand, quantity, co-purchased item etc.

2.2 Only Canadian coupons are accepted.

2.3 The expiry date must be valid.

2.4 The coupon must be presented at time of purchase.

2.6 Coupons have no cash value.

2.7 If the coupon value exceeds the retail value of an item, the coupon value will be reduced to reflect the retail of the item.

2.8 All sales taxes are paid by the customer at the retail value of the product. Refer to 2.9 to see Free Item guideline.

2.9 The value of a coupon that offers a product for free will include the amount of any applicable taxes.

2.11Photocopies are not accepted.

2.12 Coupons are void if they appear distorted or blurry.

2.13 One coupon only per item purchased may be redeemed during each store visit, even if a limit statement is not included on the coupon. Coupon stacking is not allowed.

2.14 The Store Management reserves the right to restrict individual item purchase quantities to reasonable family limits.

3.0 General Information

3.1 Each coupon will be reviewed to ensure it complies with the details of the section 2.0 Guidelines. We appreciate your patience during this validation process.

3.2 Customers with excessive amounts of coupons in a single order may be asked to relocate to complete their order as a courtesy to our other Customers.

3.3 We may change this policy without notice at any time.

3.4 All coupon redemptions are subject to the policy in effect at time of redemption.

3.5 Competitor’s coupons are not accepted.

As of September 26, 2012
Email from: Abdelhadi Barrak
Senior Customer Service Representative Loblaw Companies Limited

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Price Guarantee

If you find an identical product at a lower price that can be verified at one of our competitors, we will not only meet that price, we will beat it by 10%.*

*Applies only to products advertised within a RONA flyer during the same flyer’s period of validity. Certain conditions apply. See details in store. Applies only in store. Does not apply to products advertised on www.rona.ca.

Read applicable conditions to purchases made on www.rona.ca, with regards to online prices.

As of September 6, 2012
Source: http://www.rona.ca/en/in-store-price-guarantee

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Manufacturer and Store Coupons:

We will redeem coupons only for the specific items included in our customer’s purchase transaction. The redemption value will be as stated on the coupon, unless that value yields a final price for such item less than zero; if application of the redemption value yields a price less than zero, the coupon will be redeemed only for the amount that yields a zero price (our customer cannot net a cash credit or payout from a coupon purchase).

Paper coupons must be presented at the time of the purchase transaction. We will accept only coupons issued by Canada Safeway or the manufacturer of the relevant product. We will not accept photocopies of coupons.

Coupons are subject to advertised offer limitations and all other limitations and restrictions on the applicable coupon or product.

Coupons may not be applied against any free item received in any offer.

Coupons have no cash value.

Cash discount coupons applied to the total purchase cannot be combined with any other discount offer, including Customer Appreciation Day & Seniors Day.

Safeway will not accept manufacturer coupons (including, but not limited to, coupons issued through an in-store coupon dispenser) that display another retailer’s logo or name.

We will not accept coupons unless they have an expiration date. Expired coupons will not be accepted.

We will not accept coupons that, in the determination of Safeway personnel, appear distorted or blurry or are altered in any way.

Sales taxes will be applied in accordance with the law of the applicable province, regardless of any coupon or other discount that may apply to the purchase transaction.

All applicable bottle or packaging deposits and enviro levies on the purchased and free items must be paid by the customer.

Safeway reserves the right to refuse any coupons at its discretion.

Purchase reward thresholds (if any) will be calculated based upon customer’s final price (after deducting Club Card savings and all other discounts and savings, including manufacturer coupons).

References to a minimum purchase requirement will not include purchases of: prescriptions, diabetes merchandise, insulin pumps, insulin pump supplies, tobacco, transit passes, postage stamps, event tickets, fuel purchases, Starbucks, Tim Hortons, enviro levies, recycling fees, bottle deposits, floral deliveries, custom specialty orders, all gift cards and sales tax.

Manufacturer coupons must clearly indicate that they are a manufacturer coupon and must have a Canadian redemption or clearing house address.

Internet Printed Coupons:

We gladly accept internet printed coupons. The same manufacturer and store coupon rules above apply to all internet printed coupons.

Internet printed coupons must have serial numbers and must follow an industry-standard format.

Manufacturer internet printed coupons must clearly indicate that they are a manufacturer coupon and must have a Canadian redemption or clearing house address on the printed coupon.

We will not accept “free product” internet printed manufacturer coupons.

Electronic or Mobile Coupons:

We will accept electronic coupons presented on handheld mobile devices or smart phones (iPhones, Blackberries, etc.) issued by Canada Safeway Limited or AIR MILES on behalf of Canada Safeway. No other electronic coupons presented on handheld devices, including manufacturer coupons, are acceptable at Safeway.

All electronic coupons must have a valid PLU number to be accepted. Barcodes are not acceptable and cannot be scanned from a handheld mobile device.

Load to Card Club Coupons:

Internet and digital coupons that have been electronically loaded to a Safeway Club Card are automatically redeemed at the time of purchase after the club card number has been entered. All other coupon policies above apply to electronic coupons that are loaded to a club card.

Doubling of Coupons:

Canada Safeway does not allow doubling of coupons.

Coupon Stacking:

Canada Safeway does not allow a customer to redeem more than one manufacturer coupons against the same item in a single transaction.

Coupon stacking policies for manufacturer coupons apply to paper and electronic coupons that have been loaded to a club card.

If a customer presents two coupons for the same item in a single transaction, Safeway will give the highest discount for that item, subject to the terms of the applicable offer and/or coupon.

Rainchecks:

Rainchecks expire ninety (90) days from the date issued and will not be accepted at any Safeway store after that time.

We reserve the right to limit Raincheck quantities based on product availability and advertised limits.

Rainchecks can be issued for up to six (6) items unless otherwise stated in the applicable advertisement.

Rainchecks will not be provided for items advertised as “clearance”, “while supplies last,” “limited quantities,” or other designation indicating a limited supply.

AIR MILES Exclusions

AIR MILES reward miles are not awarded on purchases of insulin pumps, tobacco, transit passes, postage stamps, event tickets, fuel purchases, Starbucks, Tim Hortons, enviro levies, recycling fees, bottle deposits, floral deliveries, custom specialty orders, Safeway gift cards and sales tax. All prescription purchases are excluded in the province of Ontario. The portion of a prescription purchase paid for or reimbursed by B.C. PharmaCare is excluded in British Columbia.

AIR MILES reward miles earned at Canada Safeway are posted to AIR MILES Collector accounts approximately 2 to 3 weeks from the transaction date. Manual AIR MILES entries may take up to 6 weeks to appear on collector statements. AIR MILES Collector account statements are available online at airmiles.ca.

AIR MILES Promotions

Grocery Base Offer: Earn 1 AIR MILES reward mile for every $20 in grocery purchases. Base AIR MILES reward miles are calculated and issued at the point of sale, based upon the total amount of the grocery purchase within a single transaction after all discounts and exclusions are applied.

Total Purchase Bonus Promotions: Bonus AIR MILES reward miles can be earned by presenting a valid AIR MILES Bonus Coupon and/or meeting the qualifying purchase criteria as advertised, during the promotion period. Exclusions, limits and purchase requirements apply. Purchase requirements must be met after all discounts and exclusions are applied. Total Purchase Bonus offers are limited to one per transaction and cannot be combined with additional Total Purchase AIR MILES Bonus offers, or Total Purchase cash discounts including Customer Appreciation Day & Seniors Day. All gift cards are excluded from Total Purchase Bonus Promotions.

Item Bonus Promotions: Bonus AIR MILES reward miles can be earned by purchasing the advertised quantity of participating products within a single transaction, during the promotion period. A valid AIR MILES Item Bonus Coupon may also be required where advertised. Customers may qualify to receive more than one Item Bonus Offer. Limits apply to all Item Bonus Promotions. AIR MILES will not be issued on purchase quantities that exceed the advertised limits. Unless otherwise advertised, customers may qualify for a maximum of ten (10) AIR MILES Bonus awards per Item Bonus offer, per day, not to exceed 500 AIR MILES reward miles in total per day. We reserve the right to limit sales to retail consumer purchases. AIR MILES Item Bonus promotions are available in store while stocks last.

AIR MILES Pharmacy

Pharmacy Offer: Earn 7 AIR MILES reward miles for every $20 in prescription purchases, within a single transaction. Minimum $20 purchase required. Limited to a maximum award of 2,500 AIR MILES reward miles per customer, per day. The Pharmacy Offer cannot be combined with any other discount offer or Bonus AIR MILES coupon offer, including Customer Appreciation Day and Seniors Day. Valid on the full value of prescriptions, diabetes merchandise, insulin pump supplies and blood pressure monitors. Not valid on insulin pumps. All prescription purchases are excluded in the province of Ontario. The portion of a prescription purchase paid for or reimbursed by B.C. PharmaCare is excluded in the province of British Columbia. The collection of AIR MILES reward miles for prescription purchases may vary by province and is governed by provincial governments, provincial authorities, and third party insurance plans. To comply with provincial drug plans, provincial pharmacy and/or third party coverage regulations in the western provinces, the full value of a prescription purchase cannot be split up into smaller components to maximize AIR MILES reward miles. The full value of the prescription must be processed in a single transaction.

We may change this policy at any time. All coupon redemption terms are subject to the terms of the policy in effect at time of redemption. Policy changes may become effective without advance notice or advertisement. The current policy will be posted at the customer service area in each store. You are also advised to periodically check our website for any changes to this policy.

As of August 29, 2012
Source: http://www.safeway.ca/pdfs/coupon_policy.pdf

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Coupon Acceptance Practices

Our coupon acceptance practices are designed to help extend more savings to our customers while ensuring we continue to offer an exceptional customer service experience to everyone in our stores.

Rules for manufacturer issued coupons:

present your coupon at the time of purchase
ensure all conditions stated on the coupon are met (product to purchase, size, flavour, quantity, etc.)
ensure your coupon has a Canadian address
ensure your coupon is redeemed prior to the expiration date
if printed from the internet, your coupon is legible
ensure your coupon is not a photocopy
ensure your coupon is not issued by one of our competitors
ensure your coupon is not a mail-in rebate
Stacking is permitted

Each coupon applied to one item, must have a different UPC

Effective Sept 20, 2013 Procter & Gamble Inc. (P&G) vendor coupons can no longer be stacked, even if they have different UPCs

The value of the coupon(s) can slightly exceed the item price at managers discretion

Guidelines for high volume coupon redeemers:

More Rewards Card must be scanned at the beginning of the order so cashiers know the actual selling price of each item
Please call ahead to ensure we have adequate team members available on our front end at the time you plan to shop so that we can accommodate your needs while providing great service to our other customers.
At checkout, please ensure that coupons are placed with each item to speed up the coupon validation and checkout process.
If you hope to purchase large quantities of individual items, please provide 2 – 3 days notice to your local store manager so we can properly manage inventory requirements
Please note that we reserve the right to limit quantities purchased based on inventory available for all customers.
Please note that we will not accept large quantities of multiple coupons during any special promotional days. For more information, please see the store manager.

Store issued coupons: store coupons are distributed through flyers, email, in-store kiosks, social media and direct mail.

Our store system reinforces the conditions of every coupon we receive to ensure that specifications are met (including banner, date, product specifications, limits, combinations, etc).
Can be combined with vendor (manufacturer) coupons

We reserve the right to amend the above mentioned practices at any time, in consideration of the best experience for our customers

September 11, 2013
As of September 13, 2013
Source: http://www.saveonfoods.com/coupon-policy

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Price Protection Plus

What is Price Protection Plus?

With any purchase of Appliances, Sewing Machines, Vacuum Cleaners, Home Furnishings, Mattresses and Electronics* that is made with your Sears Financial Credit Card, we will match a Canadian retailer’s advertised price and beat the difference by 10% for 90 days. Purchases made with any other tender are covered for 30 days.

How does Price Protection Plus work?

Option 1: Come in.

Bring in a copy of a Canadian retailer’s advertisement with an identical item advertised for less to one of our sales associates in store. Once they verify the details, we’ll match their price, then beat the difference by 10%.
If you have already purchased the item at Sears, bring in a copy of a Canadian retailer’s advertisement with an identical item advertised for less and your original Sears receipt to one of our sales associates in store. Once they verify the details, we’ll refund the difference plus give you an extra 10% of the difference.

Option 2: Call in.

Call 1-800-26SEARS with the url and page of a Canadian retailer’s website where the exact same item is found. Once the Customer Support associate verifies the details, we’ll match their price and beat the difference by 10%.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:

*Price Protection Plus on Electronics is valid up to 30 days only on all tender types.
For Appliances including sewing machines and vacuum cleaners, and Home Furnishings including furniture (e.g. bedroom, living room, kitchen, dining, home office, ready to assemble), upholstery, recliners, and rugs. The Price Protection Plus must be used on identical product (same manufacturer’s product code, model, SKU number). The item must be in stock and available at the advertised price.
For Mattresses the Price Protection Plus can be used on comparable national brand and SEARS-O-PEDIC sleep sets. The item must be in stock and available at the advertised price.
Price Protection Plus only applies to current and new merchandise (refurbished merchandise is not applicable).
If a competitor is advertising a percentage discount (e.g. 10% off appliances) Sears will match the dollars, not the percentage.
Price Protection Plus applies to the purchase price of the merchandise only, and does not apply to add-on related services such as delivery, installation, maintenance agreements, special credit or financing terms.
Price Protection Plus can be used in conjunction with a legitimate written quote from a Canadian competitor (e.g.: product quote sheet or actual sales receipt).
For C.O.D. orders (where accepted), cash will be refunded or a cheque will be mailed to your home address; for account purchases the refund will be handled by a credit to the account used (credit may appear on the next statement that follows the statement showing the item purchase).
Price Protection Plus can not be combined with any other promotional offer.
Price Protection Plus does not apply to clearance products, advertising errors, factory closeouts, store opening specials, time specials or limited quantity offers (e.g. Boxing Day, Black Friday), builder rebates, auction website prices, licensed departments, club retailers, co-op or wholesale purchases, United States or Internet-only retailers, bundle promotional offers, and credit/financing terms.
This program may be amended or discontinued at any time without notice.
For more information, contact the Sears call centre at 1-800-26-SEARS.

As of September 6, 2012
Source: http://www.sears.ca/content/customer-service/pricing/price-match-plus

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Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix will gladly accept any coupon if all of the below conditions are met:

Physical appearance of the coupon:

o Must be legible with no signs of tampering

o There must be a clear printed barcode on the coupon face

o Standard manufacturer coupons should be printed on a material from an original source (e.g. Newspaper, Magazine, Direct Mailer, etc.), photocopies will not be accepted.

o Coupons from the internet and email are accepted and MUST BE PRINTED. They follow the same guidelines as pre-printed Manufacturer coupons. We DO NOT accept coupons on any electronic device such as a Smartphone, tablets, etc.

Coupon requirements for Internet/Manufacturer must:

o be provided at the time of purchase;

o have Retailer/Dealer instructions;

o include the Manufacturer name;

o indicate a valid Canadian P.O. Box for remittance;

o have a valid expiry date;

o have a consistent offer for a specific item – same value or offer should appear in all areas of the coupon;

o be a product or service that is sold/offered by Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix;

o include the proper size and description of the product;

o not exceed the value of the purchase price and only one coupon per item is permitted;

o not be a competitor’s coupon;

o have one of the following accepted offers: § Dollar/cents off

§ Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons

§ Free items (excludes internet coupons)

If the value of the coupon exceeds the value of the product, the coupon is to be processed as equal to the scanned retail of the product. The difference will not be issued as change.

Coupons that meet the above requirements, with the exception of coupons for free product, qualify towards the spend threshold for promotional events (20x Event, Tim Hortons Event, etc.).

All coupon redemption terms are subject to our Coupon Acceptance Guidelines in effect at the time of redemption.

Coupon acceptance is at the discretion of the store management team. Please speak to the Front Store Manager should you have any further questions or concerns.

We may change the terms and conditions of our Coupon Acceptance Guidelines at any time. Such changes may become effective without advance notice or advertisement.

As of August 29, 2012
Source: http://files.shoppersdrugmart.ca/coupon/couponacceptanceguidelines.pdf

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Coupon Policy

Vendor Coupons

Verify the expiration date of the coupon.
Mailing address must be in Canada.
One of the following inscriptions should appear.
• To the Merchant
• To the Retailer
• To the Franchise
• To the Dealer
One coupon only can be used against each item purchased
Cashier to ensure the item was purchased, that the coupon pertains to
No reproductions/photocopies of vendor coupons
Coupon can’t be redeemed against a free item (eg: customer buys an item on BOGO, only one coupon may be used against the item paid for
Do not accept “Mailing Coupons” – ie: coupon is to be mailed in by the customer.

Internet Coupons – Required:

Same guidelines as vendor coupons
Have a valid product name
Have a Canadian remittance/redemption address (e.g. P.O. Box 3000 Saint John, NB)
Have a valid expiry date
Limited to one coupon per item purchased
Will not be accepted for free product, but will be accepted for BOGO
Are acceptable in black & white and color
Must not be blurry
Must have a UPC
Must say “Internet Coupon”
Redemption value per coupon maximum value $25

Price Matching Policy

We strive at all times to provide our customers with quality products at competitive prices. Pricing is continuously reviewed by our analysts and is changed to reflect the competitive market, as well as the item cost to Sobeys by the vendor. Products advertised in the weekly flyers are offered at a discount price as an invitation to customers to shop in our stores. Sobeys does not offer price matching.

Scanning Code of Practice Policy

If the scanned price of a non-ticketed item is higher than the shelf price or any other displayed price, the customer is entitled to receive the first item free, up to a maximum $10 value. Any additional “same” items would be rung in at the correct signed price.

As of September 3, 2012
Source: http://www.sobeys.com/en/About-us/FAQ.aspx

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Coupons

Valid on phone, fax and online orders at www.staples.ca. Not valid in retail stores. Limit one per customer, nontransferable. Minimum purchase requirement must be met with purchases to which no other coupon applies. May not be combined with any other coupon. No cash/credit back. Not valid on downloadable software, services, business service provider or custom-printing service provider Web sites, gift cards or prior purchases. Unless otherwise stated coupons are not valid on any computer, tablet, laptop or eReader purchase. Taxes and shipping not included in calculating minimum purchase.

Price Match

WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD!

If you find a lower advertised price on an in-stock new identical item from an Authorized Canadian dealer, now or within 14 days of your purchase, just show us the price and we will match it!

If our competitor has a bonus offer with an item that we carry, we will match the competitor’s price and provide the identical bonus item where possible. If our competitor offers a free Gift Card with an item that we carry, we will match the competitor’s price and provide the same valued Gift Card. We do not match tender, such as gift card discounts, with our competitors.

For internet and delivered purchases, the competitor must have the item in stock on their website and next day shipping and handling fees will be added to the competitor’s price to make a fair comparison against our price. If no shipping and handling charges are readily available in the advertisement, a flat fee of $15 will be added to the competitor’s price. There are some towns in Canada where additional shipping charges apply. Our Store Managers and Call Centres can help you determine these costs.

An identical item is a product with the same manufacturer and model number. An Authorized Canadian dealer is a retailer that the Canadian manufacturer willingly sells to (typically, unauthorized dealers do not offer legal Canadian warranties and/or packaging). The price match guarantee does not apply to refurbished items or demos.

An advertisement is defined as a copy of a current Canadian: dated advertisement, original register receipt, catalogue page or competitor web page.

From time to time, our catalogue, internet and store prices might temporarily not match due to printing press deadlines. If this happens, you will get the lowest price of the three.

We reserve the right to limit quantities sold to an individual customer. The price match guarantee does not apply to competitor’s or Staples advertising that states “limited quantities”, “clearance”, “close-outs”, “bankruptcies” or special events (e.g. Boxing Day). We do not match typographical errors in competitor’s advertisements. OEM, Government and Educational prices may be excluded. Prices do not include applicable taxes and/or eco fees. We reserve the right to modify the terms of our price match guarantee from time to time.

Ink Guarantee

Staples has your ink or toner cartridge, guaranteed! If we’re ever out of the inkjet or toner cartridge you need†, we will give you $10 off your next purchase of that cartridge. Plus if we carry a compatible or remanufactured version of the cartridge, we’ll give you $5 instant savings off that item.

For more details, please call us at 1-800-668-6888.

†This guarantee applies to regular stocked selection as indicated in the catalogue or online. Not valid on extended delivery items. Offer limited to one per customer per month, nontransferable. No cash/credit back. Staples reserves the right to discontinue this program at any time without notice.

As of September 6, 2012
Source: http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Static/static_pages.asp?pagename=help_policy

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Target Canada Coupon Policy

Coupons are a great way to save even more when shopping with us, and it’s easy to use them at our stores. When accepting coupons, we follow the guidelines below. These guidelines apply to all coupons accepted at Target (checkout coupons, internet coupons, mailed coupons, coupons from newspapers and magazines, etc.).

Coupons must be presented at checkout and before your transaction is completed.

Each coupon is reviewed at checkout to ensure compliance with these guidelines.

Manufacturer and Target Coupons:

Target accepts one manufacturer coupon and one Target coupon for the same item (unless prohibited by either coupon).

Limit of four identical coupons per household, per day, unless otherwise noted on the coupon.

Item purchased must match the coupon description (brand, size, quantity, colour, flavour, etc.).

Coupon amount may be reduced if it exceeds the value of the item after other discounts or coupons are applied.

We can’t give cash back if the face value of a coupon is greater than the purchase value of the item.

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

Coupons can be redeemed against an item for which a guest holds a valid rain check, unless coupon has expired.

Target only accepts coupons that are valid in Canada.

Internet (Print-at-Home) Coupons:

We gladly accept valid internet coupons that contain a clear and scannable bar code.

We do not accept internet coupons for free items with no purchase requirements.

Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) Coupons:

BOGO coupons cannot be combined (i.e. you cannot use two BOGO coupons on two items and get both for free). Unless stated otherwise on the coupon, the use of one BOGO coupon requires that two valid items be presented at checkout. The full retail price of one item will be charged to the guest and the second item will be discounted by its full retail price.

A second cents-off coupon of the same type cannot be redeemed toward the purchase price of the first item.

If any Target BOGO coupon is used, one additional manufacturer coupon may be used on the first item.

If any manufacturer BOGO coupon is used, one additional Target coupon may be used on the first item.

Returns:

Returns of items purchased using manufacturer coupons as a form of payment may receive coupon amount returned in the form of a Target GiftCard.

Excessive returns of items purchased with coupons may be denied.

Exclusions:

Coupons are void if copied, scanned, transferred, purchased, sold, prohibited by law, or appear altered in any way.

We can’t accept coupons from other retailers, or coupons for products not carried in our stores.

Some items may not be available at all stores.

We do not accept mobile coupons.

We do not accept mail-in rebate coupons.

We do not accept expired coupons.

We reserve the right to accept, refuse, or limit the use of any coupon.

As of April 4, 2013
Source: http://www.target.ca/en/coupons

Price Matching Policy

We compare prices on over 20,000 items, so you’ll find more on your list for less.
To help you save even more, we accept manufacturer’s coupons. We happily accept one manufacturer’s and one Target coupon per item. View our Store Coupon policy.
We organize our stores to make great deals easy to find.
One-stop shopping saves you time, money and all that driving around.
We would never ask you to compromise quality for low prices.

Price Match Guarantee

If you buy a qualifying item at a Target store then we’ll match the price if you find the identical item for less in the current or following week’s Target flyer or any competitor’s local printed flyer. Price match may be requested at Guest Services prior to your purchase with proof of current lower price or by bringing in your original Target store receipt and proof of the current lower price.

Price Match Guarantee: The Details

The item must be the identical item, brand name, size, weight, colour, quantity and model number.
A printed copy of the competitor’s flyer must be provided to Guest Services (no photocopies or flyers printed from online).
The competitor’s price and flyer must be valid at the time the price match is requested
Competitor catalogues can be matched as long as the catalogue displays a current date, retail price and meets all other competitor ad match qualifications.
If item is not available in a Target store, a rain check will not be issued to match the competitor’s print ad.
We reserve the right to verify a competitor’s advertised price and the availability of the item.

Price Match Guarantee: Exclusions

Competitor Exclusions:

Prices from other Target stores, including Target US and CityTarget.
Online prices, including Target.com and competitor websites.

Price Exclusions:

Clearance, closeout, damaged product, used, refurbished, open packages or liquidation sales.
Prices advertised only as a percent off or dollar off.
Paid membership club or paid loyalty programs (e.g. prices that require a club or loyalty card that is associated with a membership fee).
Free product promotions, buy one, get one, bundled offers, or special purchases if the retail price is not shown in the advertisement.
Competitor coupon-required, including mobile coupons.
Competitor price matches on items where Target or the competitor is offering a free gift card.
Mail-in offers or instant rebates.
Sales tax promotions.
Offers that include financing.

Ad Exclusions:

Items advertised as limited time/limited supply/limited quantity.
Pricing or typographical errors.

Item Exclusions:

Non-branded items (e.g., produce not marketed under a specific brand name).
Product services (warranties, service plans, assembly, etc.).
Display merchandise, used or previously owned items.
Damaged product or opened packaging.
Target Mobile offers, including Contract cell phone plans and devices.

All matches are done against pre-tax prices; guest is responsible for applicable taxes. Target may modify these terms at any time.

What do you mean by local retail competitors?

This refers to retail stores located within the same market area as a particular Target store. Examples of a market area can be a city, a metropolitan area or a specific rural region.

What qualifies as proof of a price?

Please show us the entire printed advertisement. Photos, photocopies, or mobile phone versions of the ad cannot be accepted as verification of a competitor’s printed ad.

Can I use a coupon when price matching?

A guest can use coupons when price matching per Target’s normal coupon policy. When the guest presents a coupon(s), these steps will be followed:

Manufacturer coupons: Manufacturer coupons: manufacturer coupons will be applied after the price match is made.
Target coupons: Target coupons will be applied before the price match is made. If the competitor price is still lower than the price after the Target coupon has been deducted, the ad match can be adjusted to match the competitor’s
Combining both Target and manufacturer coupons: the Target coupon will be applied before the price match is made. If the competitor price is still lower than the price after the Target coupon has been deducted, the ad match can be adjusted to match the competitor’s price. Once the price match is made the manufacturer coupon will be applied.
Reminder: we accept one manufacturer coupon and one Target coupon for the same item unless either coupon prohibits it. Target does not ad match a competitor’s coupon-required offers.
We happily accept one manufacturer’s and one Target coupon per item. View our Store Coupon policy.

As of April 4, 2013
Source: http://www.target.ca/en/guest-services/price-match

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Savings Guaranteed

We shop our competitors* regularly to ensure you won’t pay less elsewhere! We will match the current advertised prices of our competitors, just bring us the ad.
* Competitive store list varies by market.

Coupon Policy

We accept the following types of coupons (see subject to the requirements and limits below):

Manufacturer coupons (Cents Off)
Free merchandise (or manufacturer’s Buy-One-Get-One-Free) coupons
The Bargain! Shop Store Coupons
The above listed coupons printed from the internet

The following requirements and limits are applicable:

We only accept coupons for merchandise we sell and only when presented at the time of purchase.
The coupon must be an exact match to the item purchased (size, quantity, brand, style, etc.)
Only one acceptable coupon may be presented for each purchased item within a transaction.
We will not accept expired coupons.
Only Canadian coupons are accepted.
All coupons, including Internet coupons must be legible.
There must be a valid Canadian remit address for the manufacturer with either a scanable bar code or a readable numeric code.
Only one introductory The Bargain! Shop Welcome Email coupon is permitted per customer.
Use of 10 or more coupons per transaction will require approval by the Store Manager.
Coupons are not redeemable for cash. If coupon value exceeds the current price of the item, the excess amount will not be applied toward the basket purchase nor will cash be given to the customer.

As of September 6, 2012
Source: http://www.tbsstores.com/faq.php

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Price Guarantee

If you find the same brand and model you purchased from us, or and this brand is either advertised by us or a competitor at a lower price, on identical terms and conditions of sale (including, without limitation, finance terms) within 30 days of the delivery or pick-up of the product, we will be pleased to refund you the price difference in full. The Price Guarantee on all sleep sets is extended to 90 days of delivery or pick-up of the sleep set plus an additional 10% of the difference between the price you paid for your purchase from us and the price advertised by us or a competitor for the same brand or model. The Price Guarantee is extended to 90 days on all major appliances if purchased on your Brick Card. In order to qualify, merchandise must be available for immediate sale and cannot be of limited quantities, damaged, used, being liquidated, sold without warranty, or close out inventory. Our Price Guarantee does not apply to “As-is”, limited quantity, floor model, discontinued items or exclusive items. For exclusive items, our Price Guarantee applies only for the same brand and model advertised by us on the same terms and conditions of sale.

As of September 6, 2012
Source: http://www1.thebrick.com/brickb2c/jsp/ancillary/bodyOnlyTemplate.jsp?pageName=customer_service_price_gurantee&_requestid=3395134

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As you may be aware, we are a subsidiary of Sobeys Inc and are currently looking to align some of our policies and procedure with them. At this time, I am not able to provide you with our coupon policy.

As of October 2, 2012
Email from Sheryl Stevens
Front End Specialist
Thrifty Foods

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Low Price Guarantee

In addition to our “everyday low prices”, Toys “R” Us Canada also offers a “Low Price Guarantee”, subject to the conditions listed below:

• Item must be identical.

• A current competitor’s printed advertisement must be presented and must show price and effective date.

• Competitor must have the advertised item in-stock and available for immediate sale in the same local market area.

• The Low Price Guarantee cannot be combined with other Toys “R” Us offers including coupons.

• Where a Low Price Guarantee is applied after purchase, the difference will be refunded in the same method as the original payment within 14 days of original purchase
date. Original receipt required.

The Low Price Guarantee does not apply to the following:

• Offers exclusive to Internet, limited/minimum quantity, limited time offers, bundled offers, percentage discount offers, rebates or free/bonus offers, membership club, mail
order offers, advertising errors and/or misprint, close-outs, liquidations/clearances, rainchecks or special financing offers.

As of September 6, 2012
Source: http://www.toysrus.ca/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=11770205&ab=TRU_HP_FOOTER_071912_PriceMatch

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Price Matching Policy

Ad Match is only available with proof of the current published in-store retail price for the identical product in an advertisement by a retailer in the local area. Not applicable to clearance sales, combination promotions (eg. gift with purchase), double or triple coupons, after-sale rebate offers, preferred customer discounts or random discounts (eg. scratch and save events) offered by other retailers, or to competitor misprints, or withdrawn or corrected advertisements. Applicable only to products currently in-stock at the store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Walmart’s Ad Match program may be modified or withdrawn at any time without notice.

Rain Checks & SCOP Policy

Walmart has great selections available at low prices everyday, and we continually strive to lower our costs so that we can bring you more ROLLBACK prices. While it’s our intention to have every advertised item in stock, occasionally an item may not be available due to unforeseen difficulties. In such cases, we’ll issue you a rain check (at your request) so you may buy the item at the advertised price when it becomes available. Or, if you prefer, we’ll sell you a similar item at a comparable price. Rain checks are not available for Clearance or Limited Quantity items, which are available only while supplies last. We reserve the right to limit quantities to normal retail purchases. All items may not be available in all stores. Items may be available by special order in certain locations. If the scanned price of a non-price ticketed item is higher than the shelf price or any other advertised price, you’re entitled to receive the first item at no charge, up to $10 maximum.

As of September 12, 2012
Source: Walmart Flyer

Coupon Policy

The following represents guidelines shared with our stores to facilitate coupon handling.

Coupon is accepted only if store carries the item
Must be presented at the time of purchase
Only Canadian coupons are accepted
The item purchased must match the item presented on the coupon. (identical in size, quantity, brand, style, flavour, color and /
or any other specs used to identify the product on the coupon)
Expiration date must be present & be redeemed prior to the expiration

Print-at-home internet coupons:

Must be legible
Must have “Manufacturer Coupon” printed on them
Have have a valid name & Canadian remit address
Must have a valid expiration date
Must have a scannable bar code
Can be buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons
Are acceptable in black, white or color

Manufacturer’s coupons

Dollar/cents off
Free items
Buy one get one free (BOGO)
Has “Manufacturer Coupon” printed
Must have valid name
Must have valid expiration date
Must have a scannable bar code

Competitors coupons qualify if:

Issued by a Canadian competitor
For a specific item for a specified price i.e. $2.99
Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons for items with a specified price
They have a valid expiration date
Are acceptable in black, white or color

# of coupons that can be used for each item:

Only one acceptable coupon may be presented for each purchased item within a transaction
Store managers reserve the right to limit quantities where multiple coupons are being used for multiple purchases of the same item

When coupon value exceeds the price of the item:

The excess amount can be given as cash or can be applied toward the basket purchase , at the customer’s choice

Free merchandise with a coupon (BOGO/B1G1):

No sales tax is applied on the free merchandise

As of October 4, 2012
Source: http://www.mrsjanuary.com/canada-coupons/walmart-canada-coupon-policy/

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1.0 Policy

2.0 Guidelines

2.1 The item being purchased must conform to the product details on the coupon including size, brand, quantity, co-purchased item etc.

2.2 Only Canadian coupons are accepted.

2.3 The expiry date must be valid.

2.4 The coupon must be presented at time of purchase.

2.6 Coupons have no cash value.

2.7 If the coupon value exceeds the retail value of an item, the coupon value will be reduced to reflect the retail of the item.

2.8 All sales taxes are paid by the customer at the retail value of the product. Refer to 2.9 to see Free Item guideline.

2.9 The value of a coupon that offers a product for free will include the amount of any applicable taxes.

2.11Photocopies are not accepted.

2.12 Coupons are void if they appear distorted or blurry.

2.13 One coupon only per item purchased may be redeemed during each store visit, even if a limit statement is not included on the coupon. Coupon stacking is not allowed.

2.14 The Store Management reserves the right to restrict individual item purchase quantities to reasonable family limits.

3.0 General Information

3.1 Each coupon will be reviewed to ensure it complies with the details of the section 2.0 Guidelines. We appreciate your patience during this validation process.

3.2 Customers with excessive amounts of coupons in a single order may be asked to relocate to complete their order as a courtesy to our other Customers.

3.3 We may change this policy without notice at any time.

3.4 All coupon redemptions are subject to the policy in effect at time of redemption.

3.5 Competitor’s coupons are not accepted.

As of September 26, 2012
Email from: Abdelhadi Barrak
Senior Customer Service Representative Loblaw Companies Limited

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1.0 Policy

2.0 Guidelines

2.1 The item being purchased must conform to the product details on the coupon including size, brand, quantity, co-purchased item etc.

2.2 Only Canadian coupons are accepted.

2.3 The expiry date must be valid.

2.4 The coupon must be presented at time of purchase.

2.6 Coupons have no cash value.

2.7 If the coupon value exceeds the retail value of an item, the coupon value will be reduced to reflect the retail of the item.

2.8 All sales taxes are paid by the customer at the retail value of the product. Refer to 2.9 to see Free Item guideline.

2.9 The value of a coupon that offers a product for free will include the amount of any applicable taxes.

2.11Photocopies are not accepted.

2.12 Coupons are void if they appear distorted or blurry.

2.13 One coupon only per item purchased may be redeemed during each store visit, even if a limit statement is not included on the coupon. Coupon stacking is not allowed.

2.14 The Store Management reserves the right to restrict individual item purchase quantities to reasonable family limits.

3.0 General Information

3.1 Each coupon will be reviewed to ensure it complies with the details of the section 2.0 Guidelines. We appreciate your patience during this validation process.

3.2 Customers with excessive amounts of coupons in a single order may be asked to relocate to complete their order as a courtesy to our other Customers.

3.3 We may change this policy without notice at any time.

3.4 All coupon redemptions are subject to the policy in effect at time of redemption.

3.5 Competitor’s coupons are not accepted.

As of September 26, 2012
Email from: Abdelhadi Barrak
Senior Customer Service Representative Loblaw Companies Limited

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