Rite Aid, in my opinion is the easiest place to find deals, and they have the BEST coupon policy! The coupon policy can be found here. Basically, it states that you an use not only a manufacturer's coupon (found in Sunday newspapers, online, etc.), but you can also use an in-ad coupon found in their weekly circular, as well as a video values coupon! On top of those already AWESOME savings, you can use +up rewards and Rite Aid $ off coupons (such as $5 off $25 purchase). Now don't get overwhelmed by all of this couponing jargon...I will explain below! =]
Wellness Rewards Card~
Everytime you shop at Rite Aid, you need to hand the cashier your wellness card. All a wellness card is, is a store savings card, just like many other chain stores have. It takes 2 minutes to sign up for in-store, just ask the cashier or any associate, and it is activated immediately, so you can start saving right away! When you use this card, you get points for every dollar you spend. When you get to certain threshholds, you get rewards. For every 125 points, you get a one-time 10% off shopping pass. When you reach 500 points, you get 10% off non-prescription purchases everyday! And when you get to 1000 points, you get 20% off your non-prescription purchases everyday! To learn more, click here.
+UP Rewards
+UP rewards are a $ off reward that is used as cash. They are earned by purchasing certain items throughout the store. These items will be advertised in the weekly circular, as well as throughout the store on hangtags on the shelves. The +UP reward(s) will print at the bottom of your receipt. Unless stated in the ad or in-store, there is no limit to the amount of +UP rewards you can receive for any given product. You use these rewards the same as any other currency to pay for your purchase. The best way to do this is to use them to purchase another item that generates +UP rewards...that way you are never paying for anything out of pocket (oop)!
Video Values~
After getting a Wellness Rewards Card, you need to check out video values. Basically what you do is watch short commercials for products, and then get paid in coupons for doing so. The values of the coupons vary, as do the lengths of the videos (I have never seen one longer than about 4 minutes). These coupons are printable, so make sure you have a printer hooked up! These video values coupons can be stacked with manufacturer coupons and in-ad coupons and sales, which, in my opinion, totally makes it worth the hour a month i have to watch advertisements.
$ Off Total Purchase Coupons~
These total purchase coupons can be found in various places. You will recieve your first one, a $5 off $25 purchase, when you enroll your wellness card online. You can receive $ off total purchase coupons through the video values program (not every month-it varies). Also, sometimes there are promotions going on where you check the bottom of your receipt and you will be asked to participate in a quick survey to get a $ off total purchase coupon. Make sure when using these, that you hand these to the cashier FIRST before your other coupons. If you use your other coupons first, you risk your total going under the specified amount ($25 for the $5 off $25 purchase), and then you won't be able to take advantage of this awesome coupon.
Single Check Rebates~
Another great thing that Rite Aid does is the single check rebate program. It is much like other rebates stores and manufacturers do. Basically, you buy the item, submit your receipts online throughout the month, and then get a check mailed to you! First, you will need to register. You can check out this page to see the current rebates available at Rite Aid. They only allow one submission per household, so make sure you wait until the end of the submission period (usually the month-but check on the site to be sure), if you plan on purchasing more single check rebate items. You don't want to miss out on that extra money!
Coupon Policy~
As I stated above, Rite Aid's corporate coupon policy ROCKS! I, personally, have never had a problem with any of the cashiers at my local Rite Aids being uninformed of their coupon policy. They seem to be very well trained and up-to-date on the policy. But just to be safe, I would suggest printing out their coupon policy.
