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Kroger to buy grocer Giant Eagle in $1.65 billion deal as competition heats up

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/01/kroger-to-buy-giant-eagle-in-1point65-billion-deal.html

@KohlsPowrShopper not following the ‘activate’ for the $5 KC on pick up? and it requires a min. of $49 order to get the $5.

limit is 1 per day on $49+

BURGER KING APP: New 'TAP UP" Soccer Game Play 4 days in a row, get 100 Bonus Crowns plus daily prize (food, crowns, etc)
Open your BK APP

Scroll down, look for TAP UP game, agree to rules and play. 4 days in a row gets xtra 100 crowns.

@sonofzeus said in FETCH: Sams Club up to $15MM: Buy a new $15 One Year Membership thru FETCH APP, earn 30K points (even if you don't need it!):

@mistercheap My Chase debit card has 40% back on a new SC membership. Net Profit is enhanced. (other cards may have similar sweeteners.)

I have that too, so yes, pay $9 after Chase credit, earn 30,000 points, thx for the reminder.

Check your FETCH app for this. My current membership is up in August, I may do it for the MM. at least a $10mm even if you factor in 10-12% markup on some gift cards like Amazon.

@sonofzeus said in EBAY to end EBay Plastic/Digital Gift Cards Aug 3, see post for details (current GC's will not expire):

Saw this days ago on DOC. Didn’t think it was important enough to post here.

Given some of us do cash out points for EBAY GC’s on some platforms, that option will likely go away. So redeem before it isn’t an option any more.

Starting August 3, 2026, eBay will no longer sell physical or digital eBay gift cards online. For a limited period, physical eBay gift cards will remain available for sale in select stores.

If you already have an eBay gift card, you can continue to use your balance on eBay just as you do today. In the U.S., gift card balances do not expire.

If you return an item, we may still offer you the ability to choose an eBay gift card as your refund option.

FETCH REWARDS APP: Buy a $15 New Sams Club Membership via app, get 15K Fetch Points redeemable for Gift Cards
Go to your Fetch app and search on Sams Club, look for the 15,000 points offer on $15 New Membership offer, click thru on that to earn your 15K after buying the $15 membership.

@my4mainecoons said in Paze Spend $10, get $10 back* —up to 10 times when you use Paze® checkout, offered by banks and credit unions. Now through 9/10/2026.:

ShopRite supermarket is great if you’re in that area. Sadly, it’s 200 mi. south of me.

I might get Domino’s and freeze it.

Yeah, I have ShopRite but if this is only for online ordering, the service fees kind of kill it. I don’t usually order enough online pickup $ wise to meet the min for no service fee.

@my4mainecoons said in Albertson's and Related Grocery Chains: Earn a $15 Grocery Voucher wyb $75 in Home Depot, Petsmart, Chewy,Door Dash and More Gift Cards:

@mistercheap Unless it’s changed, they’re in the Philippines. Their English and CS is better than Pakistan/India.

My main complaint is, it is NOT a dedicated FP “Hotline”, although they list it as one in the FP area. It’s the same general c/s number they seemed clueless what I was talking about with the downgraded redemption options.

UPDATE:

So much for a ‘dedicated’ Fresh Pass hotline for FP members. another bait/switch. call it and get some AI crap lady you have to get through to get to a live person, then when you do they are located overseas and don’t have a clue what you’re talking about. It never used to be like this, I always had good experiences calling their FP department if I had an issue. I asked to speak to someone in the US, tell me they can’t connect me, to call back and try to get a US person. Call back, again they’re in Pakistan or whereever.

Very disappointing how far they’ve fallen in recent months between these lowered redemption options and lack of c/s for Fresh Pass members.

I sent a note to them on their official FB account, haven’t heard back yet, so stay tuned.

@hbg1 said in Fetch 1,000 points=$1 deals: Tide ultra oxi stain remover spray and Tide washing machine cleaner at Target only:

I got over $20 P&G spend from this deal, thank you!
If I want to get to the $50 level, does anyone know if P&G has any problem with using points to pay for purchases at Staples? I have a lot of points to use there and would price match to Walmart. Thanks!

Using points at Staples won’t work. They hit against the prices of the items and total. Such that buying $30 of stuff at Staples and paying with rewards totally, you’ll show a receipt spend of $0. Office Depot works because their rewards apply as a gift card, not a discount to the price of the item.

@yoregano said in Albertson's and Related Grocery Chains: Earn a $15 Grocery Voucher wyb $75 in Home Depot, Petsmart, Chewy,Door Dash and More Gift Cards:

I checked my redemption options after reading comments (I’ve been stocking my points) and yep, they changed/devalued for me, too. It was a ripoff for me in Chicago compared to other regions; 1400 points for $20 off was the highest level. Now I have 700 points for $8 and 900 points for $11. There are a couple lower options but they are specific to either produce or bakery products.

Gee, you’re right. that’s BS if you ask me. If you’re joining Fresh Pass under the premise that ‘points never expire’, you assume waiting to use them would also mean they would not go down in value while you built up points to use them. Sort of a breach of contract there, think I’m going to call and complain on this one about how I was waiting to get to 1200 for the $20 which I just did this weekend and now it’s gone. They can either comp me some points or a one time credit for pulling this crap. No notice, no nothing.

However, there is one good new offer that is worth 200 points, waiving the $3.95 fee on pick up orders under the minimum. Every week they have some really good deals that are only for pick up. Right now they have the 40 pack case water for $2.49, limit 4 I think at Acme, those are usually $4. Plus some other good pick up only deals. worth the 200 points to save a bunch on the water and some other great items doing pick up.

I’ll report back after I call their corporate Fresh Pass "hotline’ #.

@yoregano said in Albertson's and Related Grocery Chains: Earn a $15 Grocery Voucher wyb $75 in Home Depot, Petsmart, Chewy,Door Dash and More Gift Cards:

@my4mainecoons said in Albertson's and Related Grocery Chains: Earn a $15 Grocery Voucher wyb $75 in Home Depot, Petsmart, Chewy,Door Dash and More Gift Cards:

Don’t forget to purchase on Saturday or Sunday for 4X points.

I recall posting about this and per a shelf tag I read at my store a while back, the 4x bonus on Sat/Sun ended in May. Indeed, I don’t see an offer to clip, so it does appear to be no longer occuring.

Confirming, not there. However, it was there last week for me, but no GC promo then. Figures!

@mrvietnam said in Albertson's and Related Grocery Chains: Earn a $15 Grocery Voucher wyb $75 in Home Depot, Petsmart, Chewy,Door Dash and More Gift Cards:

This deal will work great for us as we’re planning a Disneyland trip later this year and getting 23% off the tickets would be much appreciated (20% from this deadline and an additional 3% cashback by paying with my Am Ex Everyday Blue card). So the cheapest $104 Disneyland ticket will drop to an $80.08 Disneyland ticket.

Don’t forget to factor in the grocery points. if you buy $300 (4 trannys) you’ll earn 1200 points on the 4x Weekend offer. good for another $20 in groceries.

This deal is still going on, currently have a 2% and 6% offer in my two accounts.

A little extra money just for visiting CVS and finding receipts. Found a $42 last week on the 6% earned about $2.50. I’ll take it.

NOTE: There is no limit how many cards you can get, however EACH $75 purchase (or any combo adding up to $75) must be on its own transaction. BE SURE TO ENTER YOUR Loyalty Card PHONE# each time so you get proper credit and the voucher. The $15/15 voucher MUST be spent in ONE Transaction and limit of 1 voucher use per transaction. Some items are excluded like beer/wine, gift cards, lottery, etc.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

ACME STARTS JUNE 12!!
Valid Jun 12th - Jun 18th 2026
Add to List
*Participating cards include: [B]Ace Hardware®[/B], Applebee’s®, Bass Pro Shop®, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chewy.com, Cracker Barrel, Disney Gift Card, Disney+, [B]DoorDash[/B], GameStop, H&M,[B] The Home Depot®,[/B] Hulu, Kobo, [B]Lowe’s®[/B], Nintendo, Nordstrom, Panda Express®, PetSmart, Red Robin, PlayStation®, Texas Roadhouse®, Topgolf offer per transaction. Available in-store only. Selection may vary by store. Gift card purchases must be made in a single transaction. No rain checks. Subject to availability. See gift cards for details, terms, conditions and (if applicable) fees. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. Product may not be available in all states. The gift cards featured are not sponsors or otherwise affiliated with Albertsons Companies, Inc. $15 coupon expires 7 days from date of issuance and cannot be used towards the purchase of any gift card, alcohol, tobacco, lottery tickets, prescriptions, or store service. Gift card selection varies by store. Offer fulfilled at time of purchase.

@KohlsPowrShopper this deal is already on their website running 6/1-21.

@sonofzeus said in Earn $10 Exxon Mobil Rewards+ via app with 2 fill-ups & $5 with 5 fill-ups w/in 60 days thru Sep 30:

Can I link/pay with a deeply discounted ExxonMobil giftcard?

Don’t see why not, just have to load the GC into your app wallet, use it to pay.

https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/nice!-purified-water/ID=prod6201760-product

add for pick up, apply WAG10. limit 4 per order. ends Saturday

check your Just 4 U panel for possibly having. I did on one account. Going to use it with a $20 GC I got from the TCB cashback deal, rest on CC

This is a really nice deal for the Summer.

Requires the 7-11 app.

59c for large big gulp soda fountain drinks.

Go to deals and rewards, drinks, expand, scroll down to end and you’ll see the offer. Requires bar code scan at register for discount to come off. Limit 4 redemptions PER DAY!

On top of that, each Big Gulp will track in the Beverage Club deal, each 7th drink is free, and the rewards can be used on select fountain soda, SLURPEES or Coffee.

PLEASE FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY, you may want to print them out for reference when doing the deal.

Right Now, Albertson’s family chains are offering a $10 Grocery Voucher on each $50 purchase of select gift cards. No limit but you must buy EACH $50 GC in value in SEPERATE Transactions. (You’ll get 3 distinct vouchers on the receipt bottom valid for about 2 weeks. You can use ONE per transaction and must spend it in full, no change. Exclusions like beer/wine/lottery/giftcards, etc)

1. Log into your JUST4U account on Albertsons, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, etc.

Verify the GC deal in your local ad. Screenshot attached is from ACME in the NE.

2. Go to your Digital coupons panel, GIFT CARDS under ‘events’. Clip the 12x Booster on IHOP and 10X Booster on Darden YMMV on having the boosters.

3. At store grab the gift cards you want as above. Can be 1x50 or 2x 25 for EACH transaction. BE SURE TO ENTER YOUR LINKED PHONE NUMBER Each time to ensure your points are credited. THEY MUST BE DARDEN (not Olive Garden), the DARDEN FAMILY of Chains GC and IHOP Stand alone cards. See Darden Scan so you know what to look for.

4. ON $100 worth of IHOP you will earn 2 x $10/10 voucher and 1200 points redeemable for a $20/20 Digital valid to June 30th or no expiration if you are a Fresh Pass member.

5. On $150 worth of DARDEN you will earn 3x $10 Grocery Vouchers and 1500 points valid for a 12K redemption for $20/20 digital coupon AND 300 points towards another grocery offer (produce, bakery, general)

6. Using a Credit Card to pay that earns 3-5% back on GROCERIES earns you another few bucks.

SEE SCANS. If you have any questions, please ask. It’s a great deal, just have to be organized and clear on how to pull it off to maximize your return.

same price at Walmart, ships free with Walmart+

@rick505 said in PSA: Staples imposes a fee of $2.99 for recycling is battery in certain states as of 5/3/26.:

I just read on the Staples subreddit, the $2.99 fee is waived if you purchase a battery at the same time.

The fee is waived if you purchase batteries in the same transaction. And you can price match (to Walmart, where they’re half the price).

https://www.reddit.com/r/Staples/comments/1t2s0ej/psa_staples_no_longer_recycles_batteries_for_free/

This will be useful when they run their Free after Rewards Batteries deals, then bring in a bag of 200 old batteries. Better than paying for batteries to recycle old ones

start at https://www.rakuten.com/search?query=&position=submit&type=suggest&term=petsmart 16% CB

at Petsmart apply code SAVE20 where shown on products

free ship at $49 or store pick up.

@briarycliffs said in PSA: Coming attractions - Staples will charge $2.99 fee to recycle batteries per transaction starting Sunday, 5/3/26. Recycle your montly alkaline battery now to avoid the fee.:

Well that really sucks. I know it costs money though. Apparently all tech recycling rewards are gone after today. I am down to a few ink cartridges and wondered if it’s even worth it to buy another box of ebay. I’m so worried they will do away with the “special” rate of $2 and go back to the 20 cents.

Yes, definitely makes you wonder. And since you can only recycle 6 per month, buying 100 carts is over a years supply. Glad I brought in a dead printer in April to recycle. Really hate when Staples give no notice on these programs, at least give 2-4 weeks so people can adapt to the change.

@mrvietnam said in PSA: Coming attractions - Staples will charge $2.99 fee to recycle batteries per transaction starting Sunday, 5/3/26. Recycle your montly alkaline battery now to avoid the fee.:

I guess we will all find out on Sunday, but I plan on recycling my battery tomorrow to get my $2.50 in points while I still can. It is probably just a matter of time before they scrap the recycling program entirely, including ink recycling… Good thing I only have enough cartridges for ink recycling through the end of the year.

From the reddit thread, didn’t sound like there were any plans to. But nothing would surprise me at this point.

@c3 said in PSA: Coming attractions - Staples will charge $2.99 fee to recycle batteries per transaction starting Sunday, 5/3/26. Recycle your montly alkaline battery now to avoid the fee.:

The current offer says “Expires 5/2/26”. Why bother with this month at all, for only 2 days? Strange.

Thinking the same thing, if you recycled in April, the April period runs to 5/2 and you may not get $2.50 on a battery turn in today if you already did it for April. @MrVietnam take note.

With the price of gas and my staples store being 5-6 miles away, it will cost me $2+ in gas just to go there. Not going to even risk it, at best I break even if I get the $2.50 for today with gas at $4.49 around here.

@sonofzeus said in Better Than Free FANCY FEAST Layered Delights Food Toppers w/stacked IB and FETCH:

“my store” = ?
My Target shows $1.99 per 2 pack and $5 back on $20 any pet care.
If you buy Purina regularly, Signup on the My Purina app, submit receipts, and get coupons for free products.

Giant Supermarkets, chain in my area. Your offer is $5 off $20 not $5 back.

This was a nice deal!

My store had the Layered Delights on sale for $2 each, got 4 to max out the FETCH offer of 4800 on 2. Earned 9600 points (MM in itself even factoring in the 10% premium on most gift cards) ($8, earned 9600)

Then I got 50c on ea limit 5 (got 4) from IB for another $2 plus a $1 Purina Bonus.

$3+ mm. If you don’t have a cat, buy them and give them to someone who does or donate to a shelter.

@my4mainecoons said in Fresh Pass (J4U) accounts, possible $10 off $10+ on bagged Salty Snacks (Chips, Pretzels, , etc) with pick up order (see post):

@mistercheap it has to be used on dairy & produce

Thanks for letting me know. That’s kind of a bummer. But free is free. Going today to use it.

https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/qvc-bankruptcy?fbclid

Basically 50% off your $100 Pet Purchase

1. Log in at Capitaloneshopping.com

look for the earn 20% back at Chewy box, click through

2. Add $100+ to your cart, apply HAVEFUN code at c/o to get a $30 EGC after your order ships.

@MrVietnam

Walmart Gift Card
Available in amounts from $10.00 - $500.00
With a Walmart eGift Card, you get low prices every day on thousands of popular products in stores or online at Walmart.com. You’ll find a wide assortment of top electronics, toys, home essentials and more. Plus, cards don’t expire and you never pay any fees.

www.capitoloneshopping.com

Confirmed at ACME, check your IB to see if your Albertson’s chain has this freebie.

@my4mainecoons said in Fresh Pass (J4U) accounts, possible $10 off $10+ on bagged Salty Snacks (Chips, Pretzels, , etc) with pick up order (see post):

@MISTERCHEAP did you use your $20 credit yet? Did it just come off a $20 transaction without activation? Did the $20 in groceries include more than just dairy & produce?

No not yet. Last week I had a $40 off $75 PU order Q, used that, I’ll use it before it expires one way or another and report back when I do.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/09/us-postal-service-mail-stamps-price.html?qsearchterm=

https://www.toothpastesettlement.com/

Claims WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE

Each Class Member who submits an Approved Claim that is not accompanied by Proof of Purchase may receive the total of the average manufacturer’s suggested retail price for up to one (1) Class Product (any Tom’s of Maine toothpaste product) claimed per household.

Claims WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE

Each Class Member who submits an Approved Claim that is accompanied by Proof of Purchase of a Class Product may be entitled to receive a full refund of the amount of money he or she spent on the Class Product (any Tom’s of Maine toothpaste product) that is documented by Proof of Purchase, capped at three (3) Class Products (any Tom’s of Maine toothpaste product) claimed per household.

@yoregano said in Topcashback: Get $2.50 Bonus With $20 Spend (4/6-4/7):

@mistercheap said in Topcashback: Get $2.50 Bonus With $20 Spend (4/6-4/7):

@my4mainecoons said in Topcashback: Get $2.50 Bonus With $20 Spend (4/6-4/7):

@sonofzeus buy a $20 egc on TCB to pay for Shopback purchases unless gc use is excluded.

can you explain this Maine for the rest of us? thx.

I think it just means you can buy a $20 gift card directly from tcb as an easy way to fulfill the $2.50 offer.

Thx, the shopback thing confused me.

@my4mainecoons said in Topcashback: Get $2.50 Bonus With $20 Spend (4/6-4/7):

@sonofzeus buy a $20 egc on TCB to pay for Shopback purchases unless gc use is excluded.

can you explain this Maine for the rest of us? thx.

www.topcashback.com

@MrVietnam @my4mainecoons @yoregano @Marvomatic @sonofzeus @ctujackbauer @kimi
@briarycliffs

@mrvietnam said in Effective May 1, 2026 Sam’s Cub membership fees increasing to $60 a year:

Effective May 1, 2026, membership prices will change from $50/year to $60/year for Club members, and from $110/year to $120/year for Plus members. Plus members will benefit from an increased 2% Sam’s Cash™ rewards cap, from $500 to $750 per year.

It will be just five dollars cheaper than the $65 per year cost for a Costco Gold Star membership.

assuming Costco doesn’t raise their’s too.

@sonofzeus said in Dunkin' FREE Any Size Hot or Iced Coffee in App with promo code on 4/1 only:

Got the heads-up before dawn today from a FB REEL.
Does DD have something comparable to SB Sumatra?

Not really. It’s their standard blend you get with these offers.

@yoregano @my4mainecoons @sonofzeus @Marvomatic @MrVietnam @ctujackbauer @kimi

Dunkin’ Free Coffee April Fools 2026
According to their instagram, they’ll be giving away 1,000,001 free coffees

STILLNOTAJOKE

WILL SHOW EXPIRED UNTIL 4/1

https://newsroom.subway.com/2026-03-30-Subway-R-Offers-BOGO-Footlongs-to-Help-Fuel-Americans-Struggling-with-Rising-Gas-Prices

offer available in app and online, must pre-order, not in store.