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Kroger Announces Extra Savings This Festive Season for Seniors
December 12, 2023
Kroger’s Cincinnati/Dayton division has some exciting news for seniors this holiday shopping this season. Announced this Monday, Kroger is offering an additional discount to its cherished customers aged 55 and over this Wednesday. The bonus in savings comes in the form of an extra 5% off on your entire in-store purchase, making your grocery run even more rewarding.
To take advantage of this offer, eligible customers simply have to use their Kroger loyalty card or enter their alternate ID at checkout. Senior shoppers are also encouraged to mention their eligibility to the cashier to make sure they get their well-deserved discount.
“At Kroger, we are committed to providing fresh, affordable food for everyone. Customers can save throughout the year and across our stores as well as our digital shopping experience. This extra discount for our senior shoppers is a great opportunity to ensure our customers can stretch their budgets further and make the holidays a little brighter.”
Jenifer Moore, Corporate Affairs Manager at Kroger, via WLWT5 News
Do bear in mind, though — there are certain exclusions to this discount initiative. The discount won’t apply to alcohol, tobacco products, fuel, money orders, taxes, postage stamps, gift cards/certificates, lottery tickets, promotional tickets, CRV, prescriptions, or any guest or customer service/fees.
Furthermore, news station Central Illinois Proud reported that “Kroger will also begin a 5X digital coupon event starting Wednesday, which will allow Kroger customers to redeem digital coupons on the Kroger App up to five times.”
This initiative by Kroger is a fantastic way to make the most out of holiday shopping for its senior shoppers ages 55 and over, providing them with a way to save more on their essentials — just in time for the holiday season.
Kroger always has current deals and promotions listed on its website in the “Shop All Promotions” section.
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