Store Policies

Here are links to certain stores' coupon policies, as well as the benefits to shopping at these stores. Please note that this list is specific to the Twin Cities metro area, since that is where this blog is based. If you do not see a store that you like listed, please feel free to contact me for more information (also, most stores list their policies on their websites).

It's a good idea to print out a store's policy before you shop there, just in case of confusion. Remember that all policies are subject to change and that store managers will use their discretion when accepting coupons.

Walmart  - Couponing at Walmart works well because if the coupon you have exceeds the value of the item, you will receive the overage either in credit towards other items in your cart or as cash back at the end of the transaction.  It's a great way to get items that you don't have coupons for at a reduced rate. Walmart also Ad Matches, which means they will match a competitor's prices with weekly ad (must be in your region).

Target  - When couponing at Target, remember that you can combine manufacturer coupons with Target coupons to maximize savings (this is called stacking).  They also Ad Match.

Walgreen's -  Walgreen's has a program called Balance Rewards, where you can receive points for certain purchases, generally worth about $1 per 1,000 points .  You can then redeem these points towards future purchases when you reach certain benchmarks (5,000, 10,000, etc.).  Similarly, Register Rewards are catalinas that will print when you buy certain items that can be used in your next transaction.

CVS - The main benefit to shopping at CVS is their Extra Care Bucks (ECB) program.  When you buy certain items, you may receive an ECB reward on the end of your receipt (for example, buy 2 eye shadows, get $4 ECB).  You may use this reward toward the balance of a future transaction.  Savvy couponers will "roll" their rewards, meaning they will have several small transactions where the ECB reward from the previous transaction pays for the current one.

Cub Foods - Although it is not stated in the policy, it is my understanding that Cub will accept expired manufacturer coupons for up to 1 month after expiration.  Please comment if you know otherwise (I do not generally shop here).

Rainbow - Rainbow has a program called "Double Daze" on Wednesdays and Saturdays, where you can double 5 manufacturer's coupons worth up to $1 in one transaction.  You must spend $25 BEFORE coupons before you can begin doubling coupons.  Once in a great while, there will be special promotions where you can double 10, or even unlimited coupons (very rare).

Dollar Tree (bottom half of page) - Dollar Tree has just begun to accept coupons so make sure to print the policy before you go to this store.  Coupons worth over $1 will be reduced to $1 (no overages), and Dollar Tree will only accept 4 like coupons per day.  Remember that inventory does vary store to store.

Family Dollar - Family Dollar does offer stacking, and you can receive mobile coupons to use in-store. However, the store will not allow you to use coupons worth more or equal to an item's price (making them free).