Kroger Giveaway – Frugal Advice, Gift Cards & New Fuel Program
Kroger has a new Fuel Savings program – did you know?
Last week Kroger invited me and a few of my fella girlfriend bloggers to the Hyde Park Kroger to find out more about their new fuel savings program. It was great to hear about it but also really great to see/meet some women bloggers (several local frugal bloggers) in the Cincinnati area, like:
- Andrea – frugal guru girlfriend at Savings Lifestyle (and also a Cincinnati.com Blog Network bloggers)
- Katie - from Dayton and a Blissdom buddy, from DomesticDebacle.com
- Katie – from CincinnatiCents.com
- Becky – from Northern KY and the blog Nickles-n-Dimes.com
- Laura - from Welcome to Savings
- Marianne – aka: The New Frugal Mom
Note: each of these bloggers also received gift cards to give away so visit their sites for more opportunities to win.
We had the opportunity to talk with three of their Marketing execs and learned a ton about Kroger and their commitment to great food, at a great price and how they are always looking for ways to make these even better. One way is their new changes to the Kroger Fuel Program.
I admit, I wasn’t a big fan previously. I only have a 13 gallon tank and generally I don’t let the tank get that low so my average savings was $1.00. For $1.00, I wasn’t sure it was worth spending $100 at a Kroger. Well, that has changed – at least in some markets like Cincinnati/Dayton, Nashville, San Diego and Knoxville.
Beginning on February 15th, Kroger and Shell rolled out the grocer rewards program in the above cities. Customers in these markets can now earn points and redeem them for savings on gas at Kroger Fuel Centers and participating Shell stations. (Note – some Shell stations are individually owned and may not choose to participate in this program but a huge amount are – and that means you can save – and save more – at more pumps.)
How can you save more? Well, actually there are various ways to save so here’s the guidelines for the Cincinnati Market and for other areas. Based on points, I was able to fill my car for $1.00 off (disclosure – Kroger did this for us to show us how to use the option on the pump. Unfortunately I only needed 7 gallons – but that’s $7.00!). As this photo shows, you get to choose when you want to apply the $1.00 off (so you don’t ‘waste’ it on a small amount of gas).
So, to get the word out to Girlfriendology friends, Kroger gave me two $25 Kroger Gift Cards to give away! To enter in this giveaway, either:
- Leave a comment below and share what the one thing you’d like Kroger to know – a product you’d like to have stocked in your store, your favorite type of soup or how much you love their $1 Tortilla Chips (which just won a national contest for taste and value). Share anything you’d like – good or bad. (They want to hear it so don’t be shy!)
- Tweet about it: Follow Girlfriendology on Twitter and tweet this: @Girlfriendology is giving away two $25 Kroger Gift Cards – http://bit.ly/GF-krogercards Pls RT
Contest ends February 25th, 5pm EST and will be announced in our newsletter on Friday, February 26th. Random selection of winner.
Disclaimer: Kroger provided these $25 gift cards for the contest and one for me for my time. You do not have to live in Cincinnati to win (but remember that the gas savings vary by region/city). Gift cards are not transferable to other stores, only Krogers.
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Friday, February 26th, 2010
Girlfriendology Giveaway WINNERS:
Thanks to all of you who comments and tweeted about this Girlfriendology Kroger gift card giveaway! We used Random.org to select the winners.
CONGRATS KAREN M & SUE G! We’ll contact you for your mailing info to send your Kroger gift cards.
Again, thanks to all of you for participating! I met with Kroger this week and they were thrilled to get your feedback on your Kroger!
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I love how Kroger carries MetroMint Waters when no one else locally does! They carry many products that I can’t find elsewhere.
I live close to the new Kroger Marketplace in Newport – my suggestion is a better salad bar! How about having a salad bar kinda like how Subway serves their food – have someone there serving the salad and a glass between them and the customer. At the end you are given your choice salad in a take home tray … nice and fresh.
The Anderson Kroger has the friendliest staff. And now they have a Murray Cheese shop! Yay!
I love how the meat department staff will stop and answer “How-to” cooking questions on different cuts of meat.
They have great wine dinners every month too!
I love that Kroger has done this! I could never take advantage of the savings before because there was only 1 Kroger pump in our area and it was several miles away.Great work! Im going to share this info with all my buds!
I love how Kroger carries so many store brand options that are of such a high quality. Kroger is the only store brand that carries the light/whole wheat/healthy versions of all of their products as well!
I love the organic veggies at Kroger! They are always so fresh and the prices are WAY better than my local health food store. Rock on Kroger!
Thanks for giving us the place to comment. I shop at the amelia station kroger and would love to see that store expand the produce and freash food area. It used to have a much better selection of product. Thanks. Love the ne gas program!
What a great program. I wish it was in Indianapolis.
We shop at a variety of Kroger stores in the Blue Ash, Shvlle, Mtgy area. Can’t wait until the one at Kemper and Mtgy Rd is finished–dying to see what it’s like!
Love the fish market–would love to see a few more selections like scrod (I miss having scrod). Also love that my kids eat Kroger brand cold cereals.
My best suggestion? A way to keep my husband from buying the Kroger brand choc chip cookies–I just can’t resist them when they’re in the house….!
thanks for the info on the gas program!
My husband was astounded (he never grocery shops)at what we had earned in the fuel plan. He was really impressed after a Kroger fill-up at what he saved at the pump.
I love Kroger’s fuel rewards and now that Shell in part of the program it is even better.
I would love to have a $25 gift card
i’d love for the hyde park krogers to carry goji berries and pomegranate seeds ongoing!
With a sensitive stomach, I snack on saltine crackers frequently. The Kroger Great Value brand and the Kroger store brand are much less expensive, and they TASTE much better than the national brands.
I love, love, love the rotisserie chicken salad that you sell at the Kroger’s Fresh Market in Kenwood. Why do you only sell it there and not in your other stores? Did I mention how much I love it though? LOL
I’m not a Kroger shopper, but these posts and the rewards program I’ve been reading about – in addition to the new gas station – AND how they do triple coupons – has won me over! I’m in the Lansing, Michigan area.
I shop at the Forest Park location and would love to see that store expanded in size. I would also note that I love how Kroger offers the 10 for 10 items. You can really get some great deals.
I love the friendly people! It feels like a neighborhood grocery store- and because I have two teen boys, I am there a lot. The Private Selection brand is great! love how they are always coming out with new fresh ideas- my personal fave is the PS frozen molten lava cakes. I keep a stash hidden away…
I am a faithful Kroger shopper (you can find me at the Sharonville store almost every Monday!) I am so glad that they have a new gas program that I will be able to use even though my Kroger doesn’t have gas pumps. That is great news.
We are a pretty darn loyal Kroger family. I’m not always tickled by the customer service, but I appreciate the rewards program, especially the fuel rewards.
I’m glad that Krogers finally got a gas pump facility in our part of town. We literally wasted thousands and thousands of points beforehand – despite living in a area with over a quarter million folks. We love the sales and take advantage of them every week. My mom lives in Indiana (Terre Haute) and they do NOT have a senior discount program there. Shame on Krogers for not making this discount universal throughout the country! Needless to say, my mom shops elsewhere.
Thank you for a great giveaway!
Kroger has very nice community programs – like the Kroger cards for students and youth to help raise money for the organizations to which they belong. That is an everyday savings and helps fund programs without constant fundraisers or parental money!
I put EVERYTHING on my Kroger card. Just got $120 back in Kroger Bucks. Better than my frequent flyer cards ever were. And there’s no blackout dates on buying groceries!
I buy all my groceries from Krogers and take full advantage of their gas discounts. Thanks for great service and I hope I win the giftcard.
I have always been a Kroger fan, but I must admit that I generally nail them for the Scan Right guarantee at least every other trip. And I also almost always have to ask them to apply it!
I just love the Kroger brand products! Their fat free sour cream is honestly the only fat free dairy product I purchase! I also LOVE their yogurt!
I love shopping at Kroger. It’s the only place that I can go to that I know where everything is! The store is always clean, organized and associates are always friendly and helpful.
I’d like Jollytime popcorn.
The Owosso, MI store needs a facelift.
I’d love Kroger to offer extra discounts on gas when you purchase certain items. Right now I get 10 Cents off with every 100 spent. How about a bonus buck with every once in a while? I’m off to tweet!
With the international ingredients, how about some recipes or tips on how to use? Foodies love to BUY new ingredients. Help us use them, please!
I love Kroger and their fuel reward program.
I really miss the Kroger by my house, you closed it down!
I think that its great that Kroger doesn’t have so many restrictions on coupons as many other competing stores do!! The gas program is great too!
I love that Kroger’s brand is just as good as the name brands and I love the 10 for $10….but my favorite is the Kroger Brand Caramel Shortbread cookies….absolutely heavenly!
I’m so glad Kroger partnered with Shell. I don’t have any Kroger gas stations that are close but Shells are all around. Thank you Kroger!
I’d like Kroger to know how much I love unique aspects of the Fresh Fare store, but the selection in the grocery portion is lacking, and so I more often find myself at Blue Ash in order to find a wide selection, or the varieties I’m looking for.
I have to say that shopping at Kroger is a genuinely fabulous experience. The only suggestion I would like to make is for the self checkout stations to remain open in the evening. Due to work and family commitments, I find myself shopping late in the evenings and being able to check out independently would improve the experience. Thanks-Jenny
Love saving on gas. I shop the Madeira Kroger because it’s not a mega-store and small enough for me to find everything quickly and get out. I know the store by heart!
We shop regularly at the Loveland Kroger store … it is small but we can find everything and they have the same people working there each time. They are friendly and helpful!
My kids love the samples!!
Kroger… I LOVE YOUR CHOCOLATE BARK! It makes chocolate coatings so easy and affordable! Thank you!
ps I tweeted…. but I have protected tweets so you can only see it if you follow me, @kjpugs
We love Kroger Fresh Market in Kenwood. I generally can find what we need. I also was glad when they added sushi bar in the Mason store. And the Kroger brand dairy is excellent at affordable prices. Thanks for saving us money!! I lived in San Diego and shopped at Ralphs and Food For Less, both Kroger affiliates. But Kroger is BEST!!
Hi everyone! I work for Kroger on the team Debba met with at Hyde Park. Thank you all for your feedback! Your opinions are truly important to us. It’s great to hear what you like about Kroger, and it’s also very helpful to hear about areas where we can improve. If you are ever displeased with your shopping experience for any reason, please let our customer service know. Call us at 1-866-221-4141 or submit a comment online here: https://customer.kroger.com/comments/comments.aspx
Thank you all again!
Krogers’ private label foods are almost always just as good as name brands, but for some reason they just can’t touch Kraft American Cheese. They shouldn’t feel bad, as our family thinks no other brand (borden, IGA, etc.) can either, but that’s the one brand that we stick to. Everything else is Kroger label (unless a great sale is going on, of course).
I wish my Kroger carried Tofu Shiritaki Noodles. I can only find them at Meijer. Hungry Girl raves about them!
I love Kroger, their prices are competitive and they’ve got a good selection of products. I already use the fuel plan and the changes they’ve made to it are great – I’m lucky enough to live near a Kroger that does have gas! The Kroger Market place is little further, but it’s fun to go there for the extra selections sometimes.
Dear Kroger, I absolutely love your store! I wish that there was a Kroger signature store closer to me! Other than that, I love everything about Kroger! The double and triple coupons, of course! I love the Kroger employees, and the promotions!
onecheaplady@yahoo.com
I love Kroger, their prices are competitive and they’ve got a good selection of products. I already use the fuel plan and the changes they’ve made to it are great – I’m lucky enough to live near a Kroger that does have gas! The Kroger Market place is little further, but it’s fun to go there for the extra selections sometimes.
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