

Still more, who had accepted Michaels coupons, stopped taking them. Some industry retailers followed and others did not. The catalyst is Michaels – the 40 percent off coupon is its creation. This is a question that has come up many, many times over the years. My partner Rich Kizer and I have been a part of the creative industries since the ’80s, having consistently worked with retailers, speaking at trade shows, and sitting on the association’s board of directors. Hobby Lobby is getting rid of its 40% off coupon starting Feb.Hobby Lobby’s 40% off coupon is no more - angering customers: ‘My feelings are hurt’ – T he Wichita Eagle.The only time I buy something there is with a 40 percent off because then I can get it for marginally less than what I get it for elsewhere.” “Just about everything in your store is way overpriced. Now there’s just another reason to go somewhere else.” “You just keep shooting yourself in the same foot, don’t you? I always used a coupon if and when I shopped at your store. Here are some of the comments found on Hobby Lobby’s Facebook page: The arts and crafts retailer’s new strategy does not initially appear to be well received based on social media responses. Johnson’s failed attempt to reinvent the retailer’s business. In addition to turning off Penney’s established base, it also failed to attract new younger consumers, as was the aim behind Mr. The chain rolled out fair and square pricing, as it was being marketed, nationwide before testing it was tested and the response from Penney’s core customers was, to put it mildly, negative. Penney tried to do the same thing early in 2012 under the leadership of Mr. The Hobby Lobby news may sound like history being repeated to those who remember when J.C. This will offer a better value instead of providing a discount on only one item with the coupon.” In a post on Facebook, according to reports, the arts and crafts retailer said that, with its decision to end the coupon promotion, it was stepping up “efforts to discount thousands of items every day. Penney, Batman! Hobby Lobby has decided to end its use of 40 percent off coupons in its stores and its customers do not appear amused.
