The discount programs of major supermarkets and how you can maximise them
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It's been a tough year financially for many families, with the cost of living rising steadily. But, as we reported yesterday, one supermarket is doing its best to help out by introducing a $1 or less initiative on some staple items.
Coles will be offering essential grocery items, such as pasta, tuna and canned tomatoes, for no more than a dollar. The initiative will run until June 28, so people will have plenty of time to bag the bargains.
Aside from the reduced prices, Coles is also offering a special treat for those who are registered for its Flybuys membership.
Flybuys members will be able to earn triple the amount of points when they purchase items from the Coles home brand.
That's right, if you are registered for the exclusive membership, you'll now be able to earn 3 points for every $1 spent on Coles home brand products!
This is a great way to boost your points balance and save on your grocery shopping.
Flybuys members can save their points or redeem them at the checkout, and they can also be used as currency to purchase travel, entertainment, technology and gift cards.
So make sure you take advantage of this great offer and start collecting those points!
Shoppers will be able to get their hands on some grocery staples such as pasta, tuna and canned tomatoes for no more than a dollar. Credit: Adobe Stock/Mikhailov Studio.
More information on Coles’ Flybuys program can be found here.
Let's hope other supermarkets follow suit and help ease the financial pressure on Australians.
Speaking of other supermarkets, we would also like to share some discount programs from other major retailers such as Woolworths, ALDI, and IGA with you.
Woolworths Everyday Rewards
As a customer loyalty program, Everyday Rewards offers many great benefits that shoppers can take advantage of. For instance, shoppers can save $10 off their next purchase by collecting 2000 Everyday Rewards points.
In addition, they can also bank their points and use them later on in multiples of $10 off.
Plus, shoppers also have the option to convert their Everyday Rewards points to Qantas Points.
Overall, Everyday Rewards is a great loyalty program that offers many benefits and perks to shoppers.
More information on the program can be found through this link.
Supermarkets offer loyalty programs to their patrons to help them save money while shopping in their stores. Credit: UnlockFood.
ALDI Special Buys™
Every week, the German retailer offers a range of Special Buys™ — a collection designed to provide customers with incredible value for money on a whole host of products.
The Special Buys™ range covers everything from electronics and clothing, to furniture and homewares.
ALDI's team of experts source only the best products, so you can be sure you're getting amazing quality at incredibly low prices.
More information on weekly Special Buys™ can be viewed here.
IGA Rewards
Are you looking for a customer loyalty program that will give you great benefits? Look no further than IGA Rewards!
When you join IGA Rewards, you'll get member-exclusive pricing on top picks from your local store, notifications about product deals and offers tailored just for you, and easy and automatic entries into our monthly competitions*.
Plus, you'll get great deals and discounts on travel and holiday packages.
Please visit this link for more information.
This is a great move by the retailers and will no doubt be welcomed by families and individuals who are feeling the pinch.
If you’re looking to maximise the benefits of your supermarket loyalty membership, we have some useful tips for you!
IT expert and savvy shopper Lee Ward shared some of her strategies for getting the most out of your loyalty memberships, emphasising that you should be on the lookout for the algorithm of the programs.
Maximising the benefits of your supermarket loyalty membership can be a bit of a game.
But it’s one that’s definitely worth playing if you want to make the most of your points and save money on your groceries.
There are a few strategies to maximise the benefits of your loyalty membership. Credit: Getty Images.
Here are some of Ms Ward’s top tips:
1. Look for offers that give you the most points for the least spend. This is where doing your research pays off. Check your supermarket’s website or app to see what offers are available before you do your weekly shop.
2. Take advantage of offers that overlap. If you have two offers that are both current, see if you can combine them to get even more points.
3. Don’t go over your limit. Many offers have a spending limit, so make sure you don’t go over this. If you need to, you can pay for part of your shop on your loyalty card and part in cash.
4. Play hard to get. If you stick to your limit or don’t use your card for a while, the algorithm may lower your limit and make a better offer.
5. Shop around. If you don’t have a good offer at one supermarket, see if the other supermarket has a better offer. You may also want to delay buying non-essentials until next week.
6. Look for bonus products. Supermarkets often have bonus offers on products, so it’s worth keeping an eye out for these.
7. Don’t shop just for the sake of it. Only buy what you need and will use. Otherwise, you’ll end up wasting money and points.
8. Use your points wisely. The best value for your points is usually to redeem them on groceries. However, you may also want to check the offers in the online shop.
9. Scan your loyalty card at other stores. Many supermarkets now have partnerships with other stores, so you can earn points when you shop at these stores too.
Are you a member of any of these discount programs? What are your thoughts on them?
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