Supermarkets aren’t the only stores that let you save money as you get older.
Published by: AARP
Age has its perks, and a big one is discounts. Aiming to reward loyal shoppers and lure new ones, some of the nation’s retailers offer special discounts to older consumers. It’s very common with supermarkets and has spilled over into other areas of retail.
Big retailers, such as Kohl’s and Rite Aid, offer the same discount across the chain. At other smaller, independent chains, such as Goodwill, it can vary by store. With that in mind, here’s a list of seven retailers that reward you for getting older.
1. Kohl’s
Locations: Over 1,100 stores in every state but Hawaii
Age for discount: 60
Deal: On Wednesdays, shoppers 60 and older can get a 15 percent discount on in-store purchases. Dollar-off coupons, including Kohl’s cash, will be applied before the age-specific discount. However, other percent-off coupons can’t be combined with this deal. Also, the discount is good for one checkout per Wednesday.
2. Rite Aid
Locations: Over 2,200 stores in 17 states including California, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New York, and Washington
Age for discount: 65
Deal: Shoppers get 5X Rite Aid Reward points on the first Wednesday of every month. You must be a member of the free Rite Aid Rewards program. Members also get a free consultation with a store pharmacist. Every 1,000 points equals $2 of BonusCash redeemable on future eligible purchases.
3. Pep Boys
Locations: Over 900 stores in 36 states including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Texas, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina — plus Puerto Rico
Age for discount: 55
Deal: Customers 55 and older with a valid ID get a 10 percent discount on any in-store purchase.
4. Walgreens
Locations: Over 9,000 stores in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Age for discount: 55
Deal: On the first Tuesday of the month, customers age 55 and older who are members of the myWalgreens rewards program get 20 percent off in-store on regular-price items. Prescriptions and clinical services are excluded from the discount. You can’t use coupons on top of the discount.
The discount is also available online with code SENIOR20. You must be logged into your Walgreens.com account to get the deal. (AARP members are eligible for additional savings at Walgreens.)
5. Goodwill
Locations: Over 4,000 stores in all 50 states and the District of Columbia
Age for discount: 55
Deal: One day a week, typically Tuesday or Wednesday, shoppers age 55 and older get 15 to 25 percent off their purchases. The deal is valid in-store and may not be offered at every location.
6. Michaels
Locations: Nationwide
Age for discount: 55
Deal: Michaels Rewards members 55 and older get 10 percent off their purchase, including sale items in-store and online. If you don’t have a Michaels Rewards account, you can still receive a 10 percent discount on in-store purchases. You may need to show a valid ID at checkout as proof of age.
7. Ross Dress for Less
Locations: Over 2,000 stores in 41 states including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington
Age for discount: 55
Deal: Every Tuesday, shoppers 55 and older get 10 percent off purchases. You must notify the associate at the time of purchase, and an ID may be required.