It’s official: Meijer ends double coupons in all stores
The following exchange occurred between a Meijer shopper and a Meijer representative on the Meijer Facebook page on August 3, 2013.
Are you really discontinuing double coupons in all Meijer stores?
MEIJER: It’s true that we no longer double coupons, effective August 25. We are shifting our resources to mPerks digital coupons. Less than five percent of Meijer customers used double coupons, but nearly 1.5 million have signed up for mPerks, with as many as 25,000 joining each week. We are also expanding mPerks to include rewards for our pharmacy. Signing up is easy at: http://bit.ly/TPxSx0. Of course, in addition to mPerks, we will still accept coupons at face value, and still offer our everyday low prices and weekly specials.
According to the Meijer customer service representative I spoke with today, the double coupon change will be announced from August 4-25, 2013 in all Meijer stores that currently double coupons. (You can look for signs in your store). Your coupons will still double during that time. On August 26, 2013 coupons will no longer double at any Meijer location.
Meijer double coupons will really end?
YES. In all locations that were still doubling. This affects metro Detroit stores especially, along with a few other mid-Michigan areas that were still participating in double coupons.
Until this point, when a coupon with a face value of $0.50 or less would be scanned at the register, it would automatically deduct TWO times, making a $0.50 coupon worth a total of $1.00 to the shopper. The doubled value was a store incentive to encourage shoppers to redeem coupons at Meijer. But according to Meijer, “less than 5 percent” of shoppers were actually taking advantage of this bonus.
I’m devastated to share this coupon news with you. Meijer stores in western, northern and central Michigan don’t currently double any coupon values. After shows like TLC’s Extreme Couponing brought to light the abuse of some coupon-users and Kroger announced that they’ll be eliminating double coupons in some locations, this doesn’t come as a complete surprise. Of course, it doesn’t mean it’s a welcome change, either.
What can shoppers do about the end of Meijer double coupons?
- Share your concerns. If you are affected by the end of Meijer double coupons, share your concerns respectfully with your store director or corporate by phone or email. Complete the survey at the bottom of your receipt(s). While this will certainly not to change the outcome, it could make them take notice of the effect this has on loyal shoppers.
- Be kind to cashiers. While it was not their choice to change the coupon policy, cashiers will need to scan your coupons as part of their job. They do not deserve the backlash they may receive from disappointed customers; this change is likely to make their days more difficult and they could use a little extra grace.
- Roll with the punches. If you’ve been using coupons for any length of time, you’ll know that changes in policy are beyond shopper control – and they actually happen quite often. Do your best to save where you can, when you can, within the rules you are given. I will do my very best to make sure you still get the very best deals possible.
- Shop this week’s Meijer sales. You still have 3 weeks to shop before your coupons will be worth less. Make the most of this time by using the Meijer deals on Bargains to Bounty!
chi says
you cant see me but im crying right now…
Michelle says
Me too Chi, me too! 🙁
CS says
It seems so crazy that stores would stop doubling coupons just because of a tv show. I mean, seriously, how long has Meijer been doubling coupons????….at least 20 years….based on my memory of helping my mom grocery shop as a kid. I guess I never thought double-couponing would really end. boo…. 🙁
andrea says
I agree with you. While that shows does show coupon abuse to my knowledge I have never once seen a meijer store on the show.
Jolyn says
And you never will. Meijer is smart that way.
katy says
Oh my this is not the best news I’ve heard. Since I’ve started couponing Meijer had already become my 2nd choice store after Kroger, however, now that they are stopping I’m sure Kroger won’t be far behind. Til then Kroger it is, and good luck and happy couponing to all!
janice says
looks like i might be shopping another store instead then….. they are loosing me…
Lisa Hawk says
So disappointed as many people don’t like digital coupons. I guess I will spend less at Meijer now and actually start shopping at other places. I loved Meijer and am disappointed with their decision. My Kroger still doubles so I will change and learn their sales now.
Tami says
Just people sign up for the mperks doesn’t mean they actually take the time to use them. Feels like they are intentionally putting out misleading information, as they they point out how many people have mperks but don’t actually say how many people use it versus paper coupons. Personally, I think it is just a way for them save money (that we could have saved with double coupons) and while looking good through smoke and mirrors. (Sorry to be so negative, but that is how I see it.)
Tami says
And sadly, I’ve LOVED Meijer for YEARS.
elaine robleske says
I agree with you – and I don’t think the amount on the typical mPerk coupon is that great – in fact, they are rather pathetic at times!
Shannon C says
We have Mperks but seldom use them. The deals are not that great. I agree, I think this is just clever marketing to distract attention away from the loss of double coupons. Unless the Mperks pick up and really make it worth me using them, I foresee me spending less money at Meijers very soon.
Glenna says
I will be going to Kroger more now. It’s too bad, Meijer was my main store to shop!
Lynnette says
As much as it sucks, we all knew in the back of our minds it was coming. For every one good tip that darn tv show had, it showed several more examples of exactly wha nt to do. Oh we’ll, just means my stockup prices will be rising,and I’ll have to do a bit more planning before I shop. At least they’re still accepting coupons! And the morels aren’t so bad! Meijer is still a good store with good deals, the just means we will have to try harder to find our deals!
B in OH says
Oh… this makes we want to weep. No matter what they say, the deals on mPerks are not the same or nearly as good. And always limited to 1. How discouraging.
Thanks anyway Jolyn for keeping us updated and for doing these matchups so faithfully. You have helped save my family a lot of money. And I know that you will keep right on doing the best that you can!
Pam says
I have already been cutting back on my shopping at Meijer since our Aldi’s opened up in town. Looks like I will most likely shop there even less now.
Rena says
I’m so bummed! I just started using coupons three weeks ago:(
That seems to be how my luck goes.
AA says
Hope this website will cover more of Kroger deals going forward, this is sad news indeed….
Jolyn says
We’ve started covering more Kroger deals earlier this year, actually.
CZ says
Loooks like I will be shopping at Costco more often now.
Marilyn D says
Welcome to what us Lansing Meijer patriots have been doing since the end of March. My shopping at Meijers has dropped drastically.
Lisa B says
I think that Meijer is going to be surprised at the outcome of this decision. I won’t shop there without the double coupons. Walmart and Aldi’s have lower prices and you don’t have to deal with the Mperks headache. My Kroger still doubles and their prices have been getting better than Meijers.
While the economy has improved somewhat, the lean times have stuck with us and more shoppers are concerned with getting the most for their dollar and will shop accordingly.
VANESSA says
I agree Lisa, that meijer prices and their “so-called” mperks are mostly a JOKE!!! They will try to deceive you by putting a more expensive item next to the sale item!!! They are crooks just like the politicians!!!
Amanda says
Very disappointing. As a full time college student working part time at a minimum wage job, couponing has really helped me survive, especially due to double coupons. In 2011, Meijer made over 14 BILLION dollars in pure profit. Its not like they can’t afford it…
FrugalBehind says
I’m afraid you are incorrect. REVENUES were over $14 billion (as estimated by Forbes), not profits. And margins in the grocery world are razor thin.
retiree says
Well just let me tell you that the margins of retirement income is even thinner. If I see a deal at Meijer I MAY go there, but for now I have been shopping more at Kroger. Not only do they still double coupons, but you get discounts on gas purchases (according to points on your card). So until Kroger stops doulbling, I guess that is where the bulk of my shopping will be. The Save-a-Lot stores have closed. Does Meijer still price match? You can bet that their prices won’t go down.
Jolyn says
Meijer price matches general merchandise items within their policy:
http://bargainstobounty.com/2012/11/the-lowdown-on-price-matching-policies/
Tammy says
Meijer is 5 minutes away for me, where as Aldi and Walmart are 20 minutes one way. Other wise I would shop Aldi and save myself time clipping coupons. At least in my area Meijer sale prices are better than Walmart prices and I don’t like Walmarts meat dept. and the produce dept. is horrible. I hope Meijer redesigns their mperks system to keep more customers.
VANESSA says
I use our local grocery store sales ad and take it to Walmart so they can match the prices. T-Bone Steaks are $10+ per pound at Walmart, but when I use our Spartans ad, it is only $3.99 or less per pound!!!
Jodi says
This really is bad news for
My family! I shop almost exclusively at Meijer because of the double coupons. This will hit my pocketbook hard!
Aimee C says
(Cringing, knowing that the remaining Krogers that double won’t be far behind…)
VANESSA says
I agree Aimee!!! These stores are robbing us!!!!
Kathryn says
West Michigan hasn’t doubled coupons ever (or at least since I started couponing 3 years ago)….so at least now the deals will be the same for everyone. I always used to be jealous of the doubling ones.
embee says
Well, this is unpleasant news. Not that it’s going to change anything, but did you guys notice their ‘reasoning’? They said: “Less than five percent of Meijer customers used double coupons, but nearly 1.5 million have signed up for mPerks, with as many as 25,000 joining each week.” I’m sure the corporate office at Meijer is operated by educated people, but “five percent” does not compare to “1.5 million.” It’s apples and oranges. How many people make up five percent, I wonder…
Heather says
This is exactly what I was thinking Embee
Peggy says
I was thinking the exact same thing too. Their reasoning makes no sense. Oh well….very disappointed. Will take advantage of the next 3 weeks.
VANESSA says
Meijer is lying!!!
retiree says
yes I did notice the “less than 5%” comment. Not sure if I quite believe the rest of the numbers. Although, I suppose those who shop online may find it quicker than going through the coupon pkts. I do both, but not that often do use Mperks. I signed up for them some time ago, but it’s kind of a hassle and like the others said, the savings are just NOT THERE. It’s just another thing to do at check-out so you can’t watch them scan your order. And yes there are still OOPS incidents at checkout time. Just sayin….
Carrie says
I shop the Lasing Meijers exclusively and I’ve found that scoring the awesome deals is becoming nearly impossible without double coupons and with the crappy coupons that we get over here. I’ve hesitated on switching to Kroger because I’ve shopped Meijer for over a decade and I know it so well, but with the changes in Mperks, I think it’s time. It’s rare that I can stack Mperks with manufacturer coupons now that they have limited “store coupons”. Any tips for a Kroger new-bee?
Courtney says
Carrie, you won’t be disappointed if you switch to Kroger!! I have been doing a majority of my shopping at Kroger lately and I love the deals on their “health” food section. We ge a lot of bars (Balance, Clif, Lara/Uber) really cheap or free. My family eats alot of them!! You can get great deals on organic products too. I could go on and on and on 🙂 Look for a Kroger nearby that may double coupons up to $1!!
retiree says
Their produce is far better quality than even Meijer. Plus ALOT of their products are Michigan products. Gotta love that. And I never used to shop Kroger. =)
Carolyn says
I hate mperks, I get better deals with the double coupons, mperks does not compare. I have a Meijer credit card and I used to get a coupon for 20% off grocery depending on how many points I accumulated, now I get a coupon for 5% off. They are taking everything away!
Courtney says
I was SO-OOO disappointed when they stopped the 20% off grocery awards. I called and told them I wanted to cancel my Meijer card. Honestly, 5% off is an insult when you’re used to 20% off.
Roshina L says
I always shop with manufacturer coupons. Even thought my husband and I have mperk accounts we rarely use it except for the 5%, 15%, rewards and specials. Plus we were told they are stopping the pharmacy coupons soon. So I guess we will stop shopping there except for an occasional deal if we find them. 🙁
Courtney says
I wondered if they were going to get rid of the $20 pharmacy coupons….now that they have Mperks pharmacy rewards.
What is the matter with my favorite store????
Roshina L says
Yes, they are getting rid of them. So instead of getting $10-$20 to spend in the store per script now you will have to get 5 scripts to get $10 off. We will have to start transferring scripts to other stores with better rewards.
Jenna says
I laugh at the fact that they say it is to keep their prices low. On average, they are higher than even kroger. I already do most of my shopping at aldi and kroger, and thankfully live where their are multiple stores that are easily accessible.
Vanessa says
Jenna, I agree. Their ‘low prices’ are a joke. I’ve always compared prices & have found that even Target & Trader Joe’s have lower prices on certain grocery items. Sams club has become my go to store, the last few months. I love the rotisserie chicken. At Meijer the price has skyrocketed to $6.49 and the bird is now almost half the size it was before. I pick up a nice big rotisserie chicken for $4.88 at Sams. There are many other items that cost way less than at Meijer & I love the Sams instant coupons too. Meijer used to be our main grocery store (its 3 mintues from my house). But over the last few months, we’ve shopped more at T Joe’s, Walmart, Sams, Kroger & Target. My Kroger still doubles & I love their Mega event sales. Meijer is definitely going to hurt their bottom line with this move.
Nicole A says
Oh I’ll keep going to Meijers, but only for the free mperks deals they have been giving out lately. But that is only it. I stopped shopping meijers when they got rid of their meal box coupons and when you could stack mperks and manu. Oh the good old days…..I’ve been a loyal Kroger shopper for almost eighteen years. But a while ago Kroger used to do the same. I just feel I get more for my money and my gas tank at Kroger!
Roshina L says
The free items and the sign up bonus on the mperks for $5 was just marketing to draw new people in.
Samantha says
Looks like when this takes effect I may be going back to Hiller’s. They still do double coupons up to $0.50….and I will go to Kroger as long as they take it too. The Hiller’s in Union Lake prices should be interesting once the new Kroger is finished being built across the street. I read in the West Bloomfield newspaper that it is suppose to be the biggest Kroger in Michigan. And there is the Kroger gas station there too.
Donna says
When do they open? I shop at that Hillers too for meat/produce, but I feel like their prices for other groceries is way more expensive than Meijer/Kroger. I will definitely be watching the prices at Hiller’s a little more closely since it seems they are the only store in our area that hopefully won’t discontinue doubling coupons.
Jonas says
and just like that, Spartan Stores are back in the game!
Tami says
I’ve always been really happy with the employees / customer service at any Spartan store I’ve shopped at.
liz says
That stinks.Especially since my mperks have been stinking lately. I got a reward thing for spend 800 in a month really my grocery budget is 100 a week for a family of 5 no way I am spending 800. I will be shopping somewhere else now.
Donna Andrews says
Most of the digital coupons are only good on one item; how is that a good thing
Terri says
It just means it will be easier to price match at Walmart and I won’t have to travel all over. The Kroger here already eliminated doubling. I think most stores are going to be stopping the doubling so I am not going to get too upset about it. Maybe it will get rid of some of the people that feel the need to empty shelves.
retiree says
As long as I have done grocery shopping (no comment. Name says it all) I have never seen ANYONE fill their cart with coupon items as in the dreaded t.v.show. I wish we could get such great deals. That is why each store/company has couponing rules/regulations.
Sarah says
Such bad timing for me!! I have baby #2 on the way, and for a long time I have relied on Meijer for one stop shopping. They haven’t had great deals (on the things I need…it’s so subjective) lately. I guess I’m going to have to start shopping multiple stores, and/or going to walmart for price matching- neither of which are solutions I love. Not a fan of Walmart, and multiple shopping trips with a 2 year old and an infant isn’t going to be easy 🙁 Well, like you said- just gotta get more creative in saving money. It’s a game, not a given…..
LauraD143 says
“It’s a game, not a given” Love it!!!
Jamie says
Between Kroger being literally around the corner and the horrible cashier experiences I’ve had at Meijer (and not always with coupons) I’ve already phased out Meijers unless they had a great deal that I would stop in for, this will probably end all my shopping at Meijer. The last time I had an issue with a cashier that completely lost her mind while checking me out management never even contacted me back. I stared shopping at Kroger for quick trips but more so at Trader Joes – I’ve NEVER had a rude employee EVER at that store. Customer service has come to mean a lot to me I feel like if I’m spending my money in your store I should be treated with some respect.
Deborah says
WOW!!! and I mean this not in an excited WOW. It has been for awhile that Kroger has been beating out Meijer in lower food prices for awhile. As far as the mperks as mentioned only one time use. It will only make the comsumer to buy the off brand and the major brands will complain to the stores that the volume has decreased cutting into their profits. This should make for an interesting war.
The greedy little gremlins at Meijer’s. I only use mperks for the produce and 5% if that.
Theresa Laethem says
Mperks really are not great at all. Meijer will be losing my business,as a newly single mom to 4 kids i really need to take advantage of the double coupons. I will only go to meijer for ex,eptional deals from now on. So long meijer.
VANESSA says
I agree with you Theresa!!! So Long meijer!!!!…..
VANESSA says
This is ridiculous!!! Meijer has already gone up on ALL of their regular prices and now they are discontinuing double coupons. They will definitely lose business, at least my business. I also noticed that they used to have fresh produce on the oops!!!! tray in the fresh produce departments, and now there are only rotten bananas on it!!!! Please!!! I’ll grow my own food and become a vegetarian before I let them rob me.!!!
VANESSA says
And…… Their mperks are now a JOKE!!!!
Brenda says
This changes everything for me. I currently shop at Meijer approximately 3-4 times a week. I will no longer do that. Kroger will be my main grocery store now. Also, if only 5% of your customers use coupons, why lose their business. I know how much i spend at Meijer, can you afford to lose that much business. I wonder what thee Mr. Meijer would say about dropping double coupons
sarah.danielle says
Does meijer double coupons with face value of $1.00 to make it $2.00 or do they only double them up to $.50 to make them $1.00? I’ve heard different stuff
O says
I went to the new Meijers on 8 mile in Detroit and found out that they was not doubling coupons when i shopped there now I will try the other stores that are still douibling.
jennie says
This is very disappointing!!! Meijers will loose a lot of business. I have seen the past week Aldis is lowering there prices! Guess I will shop there. However, this may end in a few quick months, once Meijers realize is was a poor decision…
Pam says
I totally agree with you Jennie.
retiree says
I agree. I think they are shooting themselves in the foot. They will soon find out, if everyone sticks to their plan, just how many people are serious about their couponing. How do they expect the very elderly to survive? I’m sorry, Mr. Meijer, but we have to look out for #1 and it “ain’t you”.
Jenn says
I guess I will shop more at Kroger now. At least they lowered a lot of their prices on things I buy when they did away with double coupons here. Meijer hasn’t lowered prices on anything. That is really disappointing. At least I will save a little more gas now. The closest Meijer is 40 minutes away from me. Kroger is 5-10 minutes away. Congrats to Kroger, who will probably be getting more customers soon.
retiree says
Yes and let’s just hope they do not stop the doubling of coupons. Since they now have the digi-coupons, too. Even up to .50 helps. But I really like dbling up to $1.00 =)
kim says
i have started going to krogers more and more. I’m so sad with Meijers, that is such a horrible way to treat customers, i hope they lose a ton of business!!!!!
manda says
the only reason mperks signup rate is so high right now is the free items they keep putting on there.
Ginny says
Manda I agree the reason why the mperks signup rate is high because of the free items plus the fact that the mperks thing is still new. Whenever a store offers something new it always has a huge surge in sign up until the newness wears off and people realize its not that great a thing. I was reading on the pharmacy mperks and that sucks cause people that are low income and that have things like medicaid and medicare are excluded. This means that because your low income they figure you should not be allowed to get any benefit from that as well. After having a severe decline in my families finances with job lose and medical issues I find that to be a slap in the face.
ERIC says
That isn’t a store policy it is the law. ALL pharmacies are not allowed to hand out rewards to attract prescriptions. If you are getting medicaid/medicare you cant go to CVS or whoever and get a giftcard for transferring etc, it states this plainly in the details.
Amy D says
MPersk are not a new thing, they have existed for three or more years. Meijer is starting to advertise it more though.
Jolyn says
It’s actually been around 2 years. Before that, they beta tested with employees only.
retiree says
But it does get people into the store and that is exactly what they want.
Dori says
I quit doing all my grocery shopping at Meijer and Kroger months ago and exclusively shop at Aldi. Here’s my take on the coupon thing though. I don’t think Meijer cares at all if they lose some shoppers. They technically lose money on the doubling end of coupons anyway, right? If even a small percentage of the supposed 5% of coupon users actually really stops shopping at Meijer all together, how much money are they really losing? They are gaining money back by not doubling coupons anymore. That being said, there is a portion of coupon users that are not ever going to sign up for Mperks. Those said coupon users will still shop at Meijer and still use their coupons. I know the couponing world seems big to those of us who are in it (or used to be, like me), but in reality, out of all of the people I know (friends, family, neighbors, etc), I am the ONLY person who ever was serious about coupons. “Double stacking,” “Catalina.” Most people don’t have a clue what those terms even mean.
Mia says
Dori, well said. I agree the stores don’t care about losing the couponers. They have told us we are a small percentage of shoppers. It may seem larger to those of us that follow sites but in reality they can afford to lose us and not think twice. You have to shop somewhere and local stores seem to follow when the chains stop doubling
Lacy says
Looks like 3 more weeks to shop at Meijer then time to move on. Their prices are consistently higher than Wal-Mart. I only shopped Meijier because they would double my coupons so it was worth it. I will miss you Meijer.
Christy says
I think we should boycott Meijers the week they stop doubling. Let them know how much business they will lose. I’ve been shopping at Kroger lately too. Their deals, especially the Mega deals, are better than Kroger.
Jenna says
I am not surprised at all by this news…disappointed, yes…but not surprised. It is a “bonus” that the store is giving in doubling your coupons and I figured it wouldn’t last forever (especially after the Extreme Couponing Show). I am thankful for this news though for one reason. Most of the items I get cheap/free at Meijer are not healthy and a lot are processed junk food. I have had some health problems and shouldn’t be eating all this “junk” food… I will now take my business to Trader Joes/Whole Foods – while obviously not cheap/free the food is much better for you. I will find different ways to save money. So long Meijer, I won’t miss you and your employees!!
Pam says
I will stop shopping there! I have a walmart close by and my Kroger still doubles..Thank You TLC for ruining it for the rest of us. Meijer has had crappy sales and their mperks have not been any better its nothing worth shopping there! My Meijer produce sucks anyway seems that unfortuently after Fred Meijer died someone decided to get greedy and earn more money for themselves instead of providing for their loyal customers!
Marianne says
I will continue to shop at Meijer, I think Kroger will be right behind them in stopping the doubles. I shop at Kroger, Aldi and Meijer -I am most disappointed in the pharmacy program, for those of us who have chronic conditions that will be a major hit for us. Heck I remember when Meijer use to triple q’s and what a stink it caused when they stopped and went to doubling.
I think for B2B the difficulty with matchups will be with MPerks you never seem to know who gets what q’s (and just like Kroger you never know if they will work) I have the $5 off $25, my husbands account does not.
Nancy Wallace says
I don’t believe more people are using digital coupons than they are using maufacture coupons. I very seldom use the digital coupons cause they are not that great of deals. I surely will miss the doubling, it sure did help to save some money while trying to provide for the family. Am sad the extreme couponers have wrecked it for all of us, and I do believe Kroger is next to stop it at all their stores too.
Lauren Mercer says
I have to pass a 2 walmarts, 3-4 Krogers, and Aldies to get to either of my “local” meijers. I do believe that I will no longer be trekking all that way to shop there.
sarah says
My meijer stopped doubling around april then recently started again. I was so excited and now after reading this I am devestated. I am a stay at home mom who coupons to try to stretch my family’s budget as much as possible. I love to coupon and bargain hunt and am put off by the couponing shows. I watch them but mostly to see the mistakes and misrepresentations. These people hoard tons of crap then try to make it look like they only spent $5 to get $500 worth of groceries when all they really gor was 50 packs of cat treats, 20 tubes of toothpaste and 45 bottles of aspirin. This has taught people how to try to misuse coupons and take advantage of the system which in turn has made it difficult for legitimate couponers to get any good deals anymore. The Proctor and Gamble insert is something that I can no longer say I look forward to because they have drastically reduced their “good” coupons because of misuse. I just try to save where I can now and find other ways to save in lieu of coupons live before.
andrea says
I agree. The show to me is funny. Most of what they buy is stuff they don’t need. Not to mention almost everything now days has an expiration date on it. The savings percentages aren’t accurate either because if you look closely at the register screen the taxes are more than the cash they are handing the cashier. It disgusts me that this show has represented the misuse of coupons so those people that are honest and not abusig the coupon privilege have to suffer because of it.
Sherri says
I will only shop there when I have to. Turning into a sav a lot and Aldi kind of girl. I will still venture out to Howell as long as they still double to 2.00. I am sure that will end soon as well
Cathy says
LOVE Aldis!! great store with great prices!!
retiree says
although I have never been to one where there is more than one cashier (with the line going down the aisles) and that one is very rude. Been to 2 or 3 Aldis and it is the same at all.
Courtany says
I asked Meijer if it was 5% of people who have the option for double coupons or if it was 5% of ALL customers at ALL Meijer stores and they said it was ALL customers at ALL stores, that’s funny… How can you include people who don’t have the option to double coupon in that statistic? They should have given us the percent of people who used them at those stores who allowed double couponing. Never had the option in my area, just thought I’d share that info with ya.
andrea says
I am disapointed in meijer. Mperks is a good program to a certain extent. However, I won’t be doing the bulk of my grocery shopping at meijer anymore. I have to strecth every dollar that I spend to make it work within our budget.
I worked at meijer as a cashier and I had several customers say that if meijer ended their double coupon policy they would either shop elsewhere or cut down on how much they spent at the store.
I believe that meijer will lose alot of customers especially loyal customers. In fact I believe it may hurt their bottom line.
jackie says
Kroger stopped doubling coupons in the cincinnati area about 2 months ago. Meijer is now following. My opinion is that Meijer did it because Kroger did it. Neither realizes that their customer volume had a lot to do with double coupons. So why not shop at Walmart now, with lower prices and face value coupons.
Lesley says
It’s not a surprise at all, though it’s very frustrating, and unfortunately I think all the other stores that still double will be right behind them. The digital coupons are the way of the future. It’s the only way they can completely stop the fraudulent coupons. Target just started their Cartwheel program as well, and though you can stack everything together there now, I can’t see that being the case for the long run. If all the stores follow suit, they are going to force couponers into using digital coupons. It’s like the airlines, once one started charging for bags, they all did. Then they all started charging for carry-ons when people stopped checking luggage. I just hope the stores come up with a way to give us other savings.
Kristen says
Agree with many when they say Kroger will become my store of choice now. Too bad, I always thought Meijer had great deals.
Karla says
Sure, I’ll miss the double coupons, but I only ended up with about $3 of “EXTRA coupon” each week. Meijer has better prices usually than Kroger anyway, with a great selection. It’s not the end of the world, just an annoyance.
mary kay says
I am the 81st person to not be happy, so I am sure there are millions not happy, we all need to contact Meijer and let them know. I am sure they will get bombarded with hate mail, but they need to know how this effects all of us people that are trying to make due with what we have and save money anywhere we can. I have already as some of you have, but don’t stop, I plan to send another note once it stops to tell them how much difference it make in my grocery bill, usually only $10 to $20 but still that is a meal for a family of 5 like mine!
I know I will be watching Kroger and Meijer thanks to this site for breakdowns, and all the hard work that is done each week!
retiree says
I agree. We should all bombard Meijer and let THEM know just how we feel.
Though now it is no big deal, but when the cashiers (all over) stopped loading groceries in our carts, the prices didn’t go down, nor did the wages of the cashiers. In fact, the prices of groceries has sky-rocketed. Unfortunately, the cashier caught the brunt of my frustation that day. I did apologize and asked that she pass on my feelings to her superiors.
Stephanie says
I have been to my local Meijer at least 5 times since this was announced and I still have not seen anything posted in the store anywhere…I have been in major stock up mode in preparation for the change, though. Taking advantage while I can! However, I will be moving most of my shopping to kroger. My local Kroger doubles to .50 and I have one about 20minutes away that doubles to $1.
Kristi says
I’m very sad about this. I like Meijer’s selection, lower (on average) prices & their cashiers better than our local Kroger. I’m hoping that Mperks will start to include more “store coupons” that can be stacked with the non-doubling manufacturer coupons.
Jason says
Ok less than 5 percent of shoppers use this? Lets do some quick math shall we? On average 5 – 10 million people shop at Meijer daily. So what is 5 percent of that? Pets use the lesser number of 5 million. It equals 250,000 people per day. Lets dig deeper. 250000 per day times 363 days ( less major holidays) in a years equals 90,750,000 people. Seems like a lot to me Meijer!
Denise H. says
Sam Walton wins again. I’ll be going to Walmart out of necessity–cheaper prices. I loved Meijer but I have no incentive now that coupons don’t double and the free mperks item is gone.
Cathy says
I love the double coupons and will miss it. It’s one of the reasons I would shop at our local stores, Krogers, Meijers, and the Value Center (a spartan store) rather than shopping at Walmart, which has never had doubled coupons in our area (lower MI). Guess I will start shopping at Walmart again because their everyday prices are usually cheaper than the other 3 I mentioned, and if we can only use a .50 coupon with no doubling, it will even be cheaper. I usually only shop the sales at Meijers anyways since their prices are still so high to me compared to other stores.
RosieOh says
As disappointing as it is that Meijer will stop doubling coupons, I’ll still coupon and use this site to help with that. A lot of my coupons are .55, .75 or $1 anway. I think in the end Meijer will see the error of their ways and return double coupons. I’ll alternate between Meijer and Kroger.
mary says
I will definitely shop at Kroger now. It’s right around the corner from me and Meijer is a 15 minute drive. So long Meijer and hello Kroger! Plus, does Meijer really think everyone has a computer or internet???? My mother, who has used coupons all her life, has neither a computer or any internet access at all! What about people like her?
JJ says
If you scan the coupons in the newspapers, there are not every many 50 cent coupons any more. They are 55 and higher so I don’t think it’s fair to Meijer to say only a small percentage use the double coupons. we can’t use what they don’t offer us.