FAQs: ShopRite

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FAQs for ShopRite
http://www.shoprite.com

Q. Does ShopRite carry organic and natural products?
A. Yes! While ShopRite is a conventional supermarket, they have a growing selection of natural and organic grocery items in stock. Some are shelved alongside their corresponding conventional version, and other items can be found in a dedicated organics/natural brands aisle.

Q. Which organic brands does ShopRite carry?
While the exact selection varies from store to store, an overall list can be found here:
http://www.shoprite.com/organic.aspx

Q. Does ShopRite have an organic store brand?
A. The ShopRite store brand does include some organic items, such as frozen vegetables, salad dressing, applesauce, canned tomatoes, apple juice, eggs and milk.

Q. Does ShopRite have sales on organic products?
A. Yes. ShopRite includes natural and organic products in their weekly sales, both in the published flyers and as unadvertised manager’s specials.

Q. Does ShopRite issue rainchecks on organic products?
A. Yes. You can request a raincheck for an out-of-stock organic sale item, the same as conventional items.

Q. Can I use coupons on sale items?
A. Yes. You can use coupons on sale items to maximize your savings!

Q. Does ShopRite offer reusable bags?
A. Yes, ShopRite sells reusable grocery bags, and some stores offer a small credit (2¢ to 5¢) each time you reuse a bag. If your store does offer the bag credit, you may need to “remind” the cashier to apply the bag credit to your order.

Q: Is a store card needed?
A: Yes. You will need a ShopRite PricePlus to get most sale prices. Sign up for free at the Customer Service counter.

Q: Can I get my ad online?
A: Go to http://www.shoprite.com/circular.aspx to see your local circular.
Note that the sales period runs from Sunday through Saturday, and you can “preview” the upcoming sales circular on Saturday.

Q: Does ShopRite double coupons?
A: Yes, at most locations (FYI – the Brooklyn, NY store does not double coupons). Check with your local store to confirm their coupon policy.

Q: Does ShopRite accept internet coupons?
A: Some locations do accept internet coupons; please check with your store’s customer service desk to find their coupon policy.

Q: Does ShopRite offer a price-scan guarantee?
A: Yes! Keep an eye on the register as your items are scanned. If you are charged the wrong price for an item, you will get one of that product for free. If you don’t catch the error at the register, just take your receipt to Customer Service for assistance.

~JJ

Updated June 2009