Why Do Some Stores Act Stupid About Coupons?

Some stores—like A&P Supermarkets and Bed Bath & Beyond, for example—seem to have a sort of antagonism against coupon users. (For that matter, some of our commenters do too, but they are wrong.) Steve Gosset notes on his “Reality Bites Back” blog that the shortsighted coupon policies at these two stores only ended up costing them more fees, or even a sale.

“Coupon Nazis Strike Again at Checkout Counter” [Reality Bites Back]
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