Bloom SUPER DOUBLES 8/19-8/25

[mrsfloyd]

Saw an interesting report on another site and called to confirm: SUPER DOUBLES UP TO $1.99 8/19-8/25!!!

(Fort Mill, SC confirmed - call and check w/ your local store, however I tried calling others in the Charlotte, NC area that seem to not know anything about it yet)

[sofiamama]

good news! have they put their prices online yet? i keep hoping as i like to go prepared vs walking aimlessly thru the store ;)

[cpnmaniac44]

Saw an interesting report on another site and called to confirm: SUPER DOUBLES UP TO $1.99 8/19-8/25!!!

(Fort Mill, SC confirmed - call and check w/ your local store, however I tried calling others in the Charlotte, NC area that seem to not know anything about it yet)

Celebrations should be delayed until you see it written on the weekly ad on Wednesday, or their website. Some southwest counties in SC are having Bloom triples every week, it seems.
If this is indeed super doubles at Bloom and not Food Lion, then they are copying Harris Teeter?
I am aware of some connection between HT and Bloom. I was questioning my Bloom manager about their coupon policies. They said that they and HT had agreed to take each other's store coupons. I've never see a HT or Bloom coupon, but her comment implied the two store chains are aware of each other's promotions and may have some working agreement on accepting each other's coupons.

[mrsfloyd]

Celebrations should be delayed until you see it written on the weekly ad on Wednesday, or their website. Some southwest counties in SC are having Bloom triples every week, it seems.
If this is indeed super doubles at Bloom and not Food Lion, then they are copying Harris Teeter?
I am aware of some connection between HT and Bloom. I was questioning my Bloom manager about their coupon policies. They said that they and HT had agreed to take each other's store coupons. I've never see a HT or Bloom coupon, but her comment implied the two store chains are aware of each other's promotions and may have some working agreement on accepting each other's coupons.

Yes, this is at Bloom, not Food Lion.

Yes I agree that everyone needs to contact their own local stores to confirm. *Normally* when the Charlotte area does something, other areas do as well, but Bloom did have triples for a full week once in the Charlotte area ONLY, so everyone needs to check with their own stores to be sure they're participating before you get all organized for the event.

Bloom and HT's 'connection' is just that they are competitors. They are not affiliated, however. I'm not sure about any kind of 'agreement' - rather, HT does accept competitor's coupons, and Bloom is a competitor, but that policy has been around longer than Bloom has been around. Stores do not have to 'agree' to take each other's coupons - if one store takes another store's coupons, they just take a loss on that coupon in order to get customers into their store and away from the competitor. It's not like HT is going to reimburse Bloom for taking their coupons or anything, so there's no need for an 'agreement.' Stores do not agree to compete, they just do. HT has been taking Bloom coupons (and FL, and Bi-Lo, and Lowes Foods, etc) for a long time, so it wouldn't be surprising if Bloom did start taking competitors' coupons as well just to try to keep up.

Bloom is owned by Food Lion - from what I've heard FL started Bloom in order to try to better compete w/ more 'upscale' stores like HT, which is a good reason why they like to try out the same types of promotions that HT does.

[ScarletSaves]

I asked at the Anderson Bloom yesterday about the Super Doubles and the manager there knew nothing about it. She didn't even know what it was until I explained it. But, she did say that she'd heard that this particular Bloom store (in Anderson, SC) would be tripling AGAIN NEXT WEEK. !!!! And if that is the case, and they have been advertising it on our weekly fliers this week and last, and it has been the same 7 stores for all this time.... then I'd think those 7 stores might get Triples again for the week of Aug. 19- 25... and then maybe the stores that are reporting Super Doubles might be getting that for the week of Aug. 19-25. So kind of a trial, perhaps trying to decide which makes them more money and gets more people in the store.

She also said it's hard on their staff because they're tracking income from sales and are having to send cashiers/staffers home early because the money just isn't coming in..... lots of sales, but low out of pocket expenses. I don't know if that takes into account the money they will get reimbursed from the manu coupons, or how they account for that. Just what she said.

It's a lot of fun being in a test market, but it is hard to plan for!! I'm truly out of space and mostly out of good coupons. If I *knew* for sure what was going to be happening, I could order more....

[mrsfloyd]

I asked at the Anderson Bloom yesterday about the Super Doubles and the manager there knew nothing about it. She didn't even know what it was until I explained it. But, she did say that she'd heard that this particular Bloom store (in Anderson, SC) would be tripling AGAIN NEXT WEEK. !!!! And if that is the case, and they have been advertising it on our weekly fliers this week and last, and it has been the same 7 stores for all this time.... then I'd think those 7 stores might get Triples again for the week of Aug. 19- 25... and then maybe the stores that are reporting Super Doubles might be getting that for the week of Aug. 19-25. So kind of a trial, perhaps trying to decide which makes them more money and gets more people in the store.

She also said it's hard on their staff because they're tracking income from sales and are having to send cashiers/staffers home early because the money just isn't coming in..... lots of sales, but low out of pocket expenses. I don't know if that takes into account the money they will get reimbursed from the manu coupons, or how they account for that. Just what she said.

It's a lot of fun being in a test market, but it is hard to plan for!! I'm truly out of space and mostly out of good coupons. If I *knew* for sure what was going to be happening, I could order more....

I'm really afraid that when they compare the sales/profit numbers between triples and superdoubles, they're going to find that superdoubles are more profitable or at least they will LOSE less money on them. Look at the math:

triples: If you were to buy a $2.97 item and use that hypothetical $0.99 coupon, you'd get the item for free and the store would get reimbursed the $0.99 face value of the coupon. So the store still gets 33% of the price of the item reimbursed and takes a 66% 'loss'.

superdoubles: If you were to guy a $3.98 item and use that hypothetical $1.99 coupon, you'd get the item for free and the store would get reimbursed the $1.99 face value of the coupon. So the store gets 50% of he item's price reimbursed.

So, if you look at it, superdoubles may 'look' better to some customer who only see that they can get a more expensive item for free, but it's also better for the store b/c they do not take as much of a loss on the products that we can get for free.

[ScarletSaves]

I'm really afraid that when they compare the sales/profit numbers between triples and superdoubles, they're going to find that superdoubles are more profitable or at least they will LOSE less money on them. Look at the math:

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I totally agree! That kind of scares me too. I really like triples and would love it if they continue to do it on a monthly basis. All the time is great, since it spreads out the hordes of couponers, and makes it more hopeful that the items are in stock. But I would rather have it monthly than not at all.

The Super Doubles, however, would be an outlet only if it were a coupon over 50 cents that I couldn't use at Publix on a sale item or combine with a Publix or competitor coupon. Hands-down, Publix beats Bloom on those kinds of deals. (50 cents doubling and combined with a sale or P or comp coupon)

I'd seriously re-think my shopping strategy for Bloom if they went to only Super Doubles. And I don't think I'm alone in that. Their prices (like K-mart's) are so high that even a doubled coupon won't make up the price difference between their store and say, Wal-mart. (or a good BOGO elsewhere)

[ryansmommie]

good news! have they put their prices online yet? i keep hoping as i like to go prepared vs walking aimlessly thru the store ;)

I just checked and still no prices. They've got all of the nutritional info, but not prices.

Michelle

[momto8kiddos]

My Bloom on the outskirts of Northern VA is NOT doing super doubles 8/19-8/25. So be sure to call your store to confirm. Just ask them to check their new flyer. They should have it by now.

[mrsfloyd]

My Bloom on the outskirts of Northern VA is NOT doing super doubles 8/19-8/25. So be sure to call your store to confirm. Just ask them to check their new flyer. They should have it by now.

Dang. I wonder if this will just end up being a Charlotte-area event as a 'test' or whatever. I get so annoyed when stores do not do the same thing across the whole chain. It is unfair to other shoppers.

[heartse]

well, if it helps... HT has done both super doubles and triples... this last time they went back to triples. So, that is promising... :)

[tina6310]

I did confirm super doubles at the Charlotte Stores yesterday, Super Doubles starting Wed. 8am.

[cpnmaniac44]

Saw an interesting report on another site and called to confirm: SUPER DOUBLES UP TO $1.99 8/19-8/25!!!

(Fort Mill, SC confirmed - call and check w/ your local store, however I tried calling others in the Charlotte, NC area that seem to not know anything about it yet)

wasn't Harris Teeter super doubles up to $1.98?
if so, Bloom is trying to lure me into the store with all my $1.99 coupons.

[noimul]

I called Bloom in Seneca, SC today. They told me that they were doing TRIPLES one more week, starting tomorrow. AND......ta da!!!!...they ARE going to do SUPER DOUBLES, but that they did not have a date yet for SUper Doubles.

Wooot! Wooot!:BigHand: :BigHand: :BigHand:

[omgzitsmiranda]

I talked to Greer, SC Bloom the other day & they said they were continuing triples through the 25th.

[emily102299]

Does anyone know the northernmost Bloom off I85 that is part of this triples event?

[Serenacoleman2004]

It was confirmed today by a manager that Anderson, SC Bloom is tripling for another week...YIPPIE!!!! :biggrin: I need to hurry and go before the couponers get there....LOL!

[notsyourbeezwax]

wasn't Harris Teeter super doubles up to $1.98?
if so, Bloom is trying to lure me into the store with all my $1.99 coupons.

:hysterical:

[JAHokie46]

No super doubles or triples in Williamsburg (or Hampton Roads or Quinton for that matter!!!).

Ug, they haven't had it here for months. Kmart stopped doing the doubles up to $2 here too.

CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEW HARRIS TEETER TO OPEN THIS FALL!!!! Even with an abundance of grocery stores (Ukrops, Food Lion, Bloom, Farm Fresh) only Farm Fresh is worth anything on a regular basis.

[jeweltea]

I looked on-line and didn't see triples or doubles in NoVA either (at least Dumfries). :sad:

[cpnmaniac44]

I looked on-line and didn't see triples or doubles in NoVA either (at least Dumfries). :sad:

no super doubles mentioned on the fort mill, s.c. Bloom website. :shrug7:

[newsaver]

No super doubles or triples in Williamsburg (or Hampton Roads or Quinton for that matter!!!).

Ug, they haven't had it here for months. Kmart stopped doing the doubles up to $2 here too.

CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEW HARRIS TEETER TO OPEN THIS FALL!!!! Even with an abundance of grocery stores (Ukrops, Food Lion, Bloom, Farm Fresh) only Farm Fresh is worth anything on a regular basis.

I am in Williamsburg too (and a hokie alum :-)) and cannot wait for the harris teeter to open. I was out of town for the last super double but I really miss triples...I've let wayyy too many coupons go to waste hoping they would be coming back each month!

[cantwaitforsunday]

I shop at the Mint Hill Store, and they are having the super doubles - I went yesterday. I am going back today for a great deal on TP.

Scott Naturals Bath Tissue, 4 mega rolls for $2.79

There is a coupon from 8/9/09 SS for 1.00/4PK Scott Naturals
there is also a printable one out there...

I like this TP, and for $.79/4pk is a great deal for me...

What other good deals are you guys seeing?

Hope this helps someone else... but not before I get there first! (joke...)
http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/images/smilies/foxes_12%5B1%5D.gif

[kim0712]

Hefty One Zip Fresh Extend are $1.99 - $1 mq = FREE (there is also a printable)
Velveeta Shells and Cheese are $1.54 each - $1.50/2 = $.08/2 boxes
Kraft Singles are $5/4 pks - $1/2 = $1/4 pks
Bagel Bites are $2.50 each - $1 q = $.50 each

:wavehi:

[grnacrz]

Where can I find a coupon match-up list for the Bloom store this week (for my triple coupons)?

[mmkulpa]

no super doubles mentioned on the fort mill, s.c. Bloom website. :shrug7:

It is happening at the fort mill store, it was in the sales ad.

[littlelilith]

Where can I find a coupon match-up list for the Bloom store this week (for my triple coupons)?

I don't think there is one.. I haven't seen one anywhere. I've even checked multiple sites. :sad:

[cpnmaniac44]

It is happening at the fort mill store, it was in the sales ad.

YES it was, my father gets the ad in his mailbox but I do not.
I went in the store with only (5)$1/1 coupons and left with (5)$1/1 coupons. The prices were still too high. None of my items were on sale.
They have long expires so maybe a sale and triple or double comes later.

I wonder if they will keep doing doubles every week, like they are tripling in parts of SC every week?

[jcmaro]

No super doubles or triples in Williamsburg (or Hampton Roads or Quinton for that matter!!!).

Ug, they haven't had it here for months. Kmart stopped doing the doubles up to $2 here too.

CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEW HARRIS TEETER TO OPEN THIS FALL!!!! Even with an abundance of grocery stores (Ukrops, Food Lion, Bloom, Farm Fresh) only Farm Fresh is worth anything on a regular basis.

AMEN!! November 4th, or is it 5th, can't get here fast enough.

[marykayeoa]

Greer and Greenville bloom supermarkets are only doing triple coupons. Not a lot of stuff for me, but what I want seems to sell out Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. I went on Thursday morning about 10:30 am and no Q-tips or Dial soap (free). <sigh>

[littlelilith]

Greer and Greenville bloom supermarkets are only doing triple coupons. Not a lot of stuff for me, but what I want seems to sell out Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. I went on Thursday morning about 10:30 am and no Q-tips or Dial soap (free). <sigh>

I think you mean that our stores are "only" doing super doubles, and you get triples! :giggle2: I went with a big stack of coupons to see what I could get a good deal on.. and left with 4 things (2 of them were the same item). One of those things I know I could get for a better price at other times, but my Q was going to expire soon so I went ahead and got it.

[aimaleigh]

Does anyone know how the buy one get one free coupons work at Bloom? Thanks,