WHAT IS SCOP?
SCOP or Scanning Code Of Practice. Did you even know this existed? Do you know what it is?
I have to be honest, I never knew until I started scoping the net for local coupons and then found local sites that were focused on exactly what I was trying to do, coupon to save money.
Again I can only give credit where credit is due for this information as all I did was find it on other people's websites.
What is the Scanning Code of Practice?
By Kimberley Clancy - www.frugalshopper.ca
The Scanning Code of Practice is a voluntary code that nearly every major retailer in Canada adheres to. It promises the customer accurate price scanning at the register on all UPC scanned or Price Look Up (PLU) merchandise. If an item scans in at a price higher than the shelf price the customer gets it for free (or $10 off if the item is more than $10)
The scanning code is endorsed by The Competition Bureau of Canada was created from the collaborative efforts of the Retail Council of Canada, the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores, the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers and the Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors.
At participating retailers you should see this sign on the entrance doors and at the till that reads:
Scanning Code of Practice If the scanned price of a non-price item is higher than the shelf price or any other displayed price, the customer is entitled to receive the first item free, up to a $10 maximum. If a Code of Practice problem cannot be resolved at the store level, please call 1-866-499-4599 to register your complaint.
Kimberley list a number of FAQ's on her post. Please visit her at Frugal Shopper
I have to be honest, I never knew until I started scoping the net for local coupons and then found local sites that were focused on exactly what I was trying to do, coupon to save money.
Again I can only give credit where credit is due for this information as all I did was find it on other people's websites.
What is the Scanning Code of Practice?
By Kimberley Clancy - www.frugalshopper.ca
The Scanning Code of Practice is a voluntary code that nearly every major retailer in Canada adheres to. It promises the customer accurate price scanning at the register on all UPC scanned or Price Look Up (PLU) merchandise. If an item scans in at a price higher than the shelf price the customer gets it for free (or $10 off if the item is more than $10)
The scanning code is endorsed by The Competition Bureau of Canada was created from the collaborative efforts of the Retail Council of Canada, the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores, the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers and the Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors.
At participating retailers you should see this sign on the entrance doors and at the till that reads:
Scanning Code of Practice If the scanned price of a non-price item is higher than the shelf price or any other displayed price, the customer is entitled to receive the first item free, up to a $10 maximum. If a Code of Practice problem cannot be resolved at the store level, please call 1-866-499-4599 to register your complaint.
Kimberley list a number of FAQ's on her post. Please visit her at Frugal Shopper
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Store Policies
I refuse to take any credit for what is posted. Coupon Christine and Mrs. January have put in a lot of work providing us with such great information that I couldn't possibly do better than what they already have done. So instead of providing a whole post I will redirect you according to stores. All are great to have copies of and placed in your coupon binder as references.
Here is the most up-to-date information:
Store Quick View Chart
Canadian Tire
Fresh Co
FoodBasics
Foodland
Giant Tiger
Loblaws
Metro
No Frills
Price Chopper
Real Canadian Super Store
Rexall
Shoppers Drug Mart
Sobey's
Value Mart
WalMart
Target
Here is the most up-to-date information:
Store Quick View Chart
Canadian Tire
Fresh Co
FoodBasics
Foodland
Giant Tiger
Loblaws
Metro
No Frills
Price Chopper
Real Canadian Super Store
Rexall
Shoppers Drug Mart
Sobey's
Value Mart
WalMart
Target