No Catalinas printing at Smith's?

[big bird]

The last few times that I have shopped at Smith's I have not got any Catalina's. Are they cutting back? When I asked the cashier she said "Oh they just randomly print sometimes." I'm sure in the past I got Catalina's almost every time. Now that I'm couponing it has stopped. Why oh why?

Thanks for any help you can give!!
BB

[picard42]

There are two types of Catalina coupons that will print. The first kind are triggered when you scan your card and are based on your past purchases. The second kind are based on the items you are buying in that order. So, if you bought Ocean Spray juice in the past, it may trigger a coupon for $1 off of two bottles for your next order. The other kind may print an Florida's Natural coupon now because you are buying Minute Maid juice. You will also see more coupons around the beginning of the month. That is probably because people have to pinch pennies more at that part of the month. With the new Rewards card available in Las Vegas and New Mexico regions, you will see more bonus point offers print throughout the month. Also, the coupons are not controlled by Smith's. The Catalina Marketing Company has a computer hooked into the Smith's system that controls what coupons print based on which companies are paying them to market to you.

[greenfrog57]

You can also check out the Kroger Catalinas Thread (here) to find out about certain advertised (either in ad or on previous Catalina printouts) Catalina deals. Kroger Catalina deals are generally nationwide at all the Kroger family of stores. BTW, the French's worcestshire sauce is working at my Smiths store.

[greenfrog57]

Originally Posted by big bird The last few times that I have shopped at Smith's I have not got any Catalina's. Are they cutting back? When I asked the cashier she said "Oh they just randomly print sometimes." I'm sure in the past I got Catalina's almost every time. Now that I'm couponing it has stopped. Why oh why? Thanks for any help you can give!! BB

Originally Posted by picard42 There are two types of Catalina coupons that will print. The first kind are triggered when you scan your card and are based on your past purchases. The second kind are based on the items you are buying in that order. So, if you bought Ocean Spray juice in the past, it may trigger a coupon for $1 off of two bottles for your next order. The other kind may print an Florida's Natural coupon now because you are buying Minute Maid juice. You will also see more coupons around the beginning of the month. That is probably because people have to pinch pennies more at that part of the month. With the new Rewards card available in Las Vegas and New Mexico regions, you will see more bonus point offers print throughout the month. Also, the coupons are not controlled by Smith's. The Catalina Marketing Company has a computer hooked into the Smith's system that controls what coupons print based on which companies are paying them to market to you.

BTW, Welcome both of you to the Smith's forum!!!!

[greenfrog57]

One more thing, if you visit a Smith's on the weekend, the cashier's trash bins are overflowing with caalinas that customers don't want. I always ask with a smile if I can have them. Most of the printouts are points rewards which anyone can use in the rewards markets.