When does vons do double coupons

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Vons was the last major supermarket chain in San Diego County that doubled coupons, but that shopper perk is ending. Like other major chains, Vons stores will still accept coupons, but only at their face value. The move by Safeway-owned Vons comes four months after Ralphs eliminated double coupons and slashed prices on the items customers buy most while promoting its loyalty program.

Coupon doubling used to be a special perk offered to entice savvy shoppers. Consumers would brag about getting items free - or nearly free - based on cleverly using a doubled coupon during a sale. Vons : Accepts but does not double coupons as of Aug. Offers digital coupons and personalized deals through loyalty program. Albertsons : Accepts but does not double coupons.

Ralphs : Accepts but does not double coupons. Offers a program that allows shoppers to download online product coupons to their loyalty card.

Target : Accepts but does not double coupons. Its website offers print-at-home coupons and shoppers get tailored coupons printed at the register with their receipts. Walmart : Accepts but generally does not double coupons. Allows customers to use one manufacturer and one store coupon on the same eligible item. Seven-hour standoff ends peacefully. North County mall gets car-washing service. At the same time, the average coupon value has risen from 79 cents to 89 cents. One reason for the redemption slide is a change by manufacturers in coupon terms, said Charles Brown, vice president of marketing for NCH.

At one time, virtually all coupons were delivered in the midweek food sections and Sunday advertising inserts of newspapers. Moreover, those coupons account for less than two-thirds of all redemptions, Karolefski said. Internet coupons will grow more quickly as retailers and manufacturers become more comfortable with the technology, Gault said. The shelter served tostadas with rice, beans, lettuce and soda -- all obtained free by Makowski through the use of double coupons at Vons and Ralphs.

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