Mouse Print*-- CVS Email Offered 50% Off Memberships, But It's Full Price Online
CVS sent emails to customers earlier this month about a sensational offer to pay just $24 a year for its premium loyalty program, and get a $10 monthly merchandise credit. But if you go online to find the half-price offer, it's nowhere to be found.
That story is in Mouse Print* this week.
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Consumer World just released its 22nd annual return policy survey of major retail chains. Most policies stayed largely the same as last year despite financial pressure to clamp down because of the high cost of processing returns and tariffs. [This feature will appear here through Jan. 4th for easy reference to the return policies of the 11 chains surveyed.]
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Join CVS ExtraCare+ for $24/yr - Get $10/mo Merchandise Credit
Until December 31, regular shoppers at CVS will benefit from this extraordinary offer. If you have never been a CVS ExtraCare Plus member, and you sign up in-store this month, you will pay the equivalent of $2 a month, but get $10 a month back in credit toward non-pharmacy purchases. In addition, you get free delivery/shipping, 20% off full-price CVS brand products and more. See benefits. Offer discount sent by email and NOT detailed online. Ask in-store for the $24 membership.
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CVS sent emails to customers earlier this month about a sensational offer to pay just $24 a year for its premium loyalty program, and get a $10 monthly merchandise credit. But if you go online to find the half-price offer, it's nowhere to be found.
That story is in Mouse Print* this week.
Consumer World just released its 22nd annual return policy survey of major retail chains. Most policies stayed largely the same as last year despite financial pressure to clamp down because of the high cost of processing returns and tariffs. [This feature will appear here through Jan. 4th for easy reference to the return policies of the 11 chains surveyed.]
For 30 years, Consumer World has served readers with the latest consumer news, money-saving tips, and independent investigations on topics like shrinkflation and digital coupons. It is your generosity that keeps this site and Mouse Print* available as free consumer resources. So MrConsumer turns to you and humbly