Jayme and I had to leave town for a bit just to get away. So we decided that we would try out Kroger in Owensboro to compare to our normal shopping trips at Schnucks in Newburgh. While the trip to Owensboro was a 20 minute drive, we both felt that it may be worth it every once in awhile. Maybe it was the gas that was $.37 cheaper per gallon (yea, you read it right the first time). Maybe it was the store itself. Who knows, maybe it was the BBQ Festival yesterday. But I thought I would share what my trip was like.
Kroger was a massive store. This truly was a SUPERmarket. It had everything one could imagine. The prices were extremely competitive and there were a ton of employees working. The store was clean and bright. They layout seemed confusing, but maybe I am used to my Schnucks too much.
The first thing I did in the store was to sign-up for my new Kroger PLUS card. This is just another loyalty card but with a few perks here and there. First, there are many discounts on items throughout the store. Additionally, there are several other companies (like Shell Gas) that give discounts when you scan your PLUS card there too (Shell gives $.10/gallon). Additionally, having a PLUS card enables you to receive coupons and discounts from Kroger that someone without a loyalty card would have. The downside, Kroger tracks your shopping habits. But isn't that the point with any loyalty card?
Once I had the card in my hand (took 2 minutes at customer service to get), I asked about their coupon policy. From what I heard, every Kroger is a little different, so I wanted to know specifically what they would double, if any. To my surprise, Kroger in Owensboro, KY will double any coupon up to $.50. Any coupon over $.50 will be redeemed at face value. Additionally, now that I am a PLUS card member, I will begin to get Kroger coupons with which I can stack with manufacturer coupons.
Another nice thing about Kroger is their Catalina and instant discount deals. Today they wrapped up on a Buy 10 get $5 off instantly deal. The selection ranged from frozen pizzas to cereals to salad bags. So it would be easy to get 10 items that all have manufacturer coupons and then save $5 off instantly on top of it.
I can see Jayme and I shopping there more often. And since we will give some business to this chain (especially since Schnucks does not double coupons ... and we can use this excuse to get out of town), I will make sure I track some deals going on at Kroger too.
Overall it was worth the 20 minute drive. I mean, sometimes it takes us 15 minutes just to get to Target on the eastside of Evansville.
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