topic Re: Disappointed to see Kroger or related grocers gift cards going away in AARP Rewards Connect

Disappointed to see Kroger or related grocers gift cards going away

WinnieM910002 — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 21:04:10 GMT

Kroger gift cards are no longer available. Bummer!

I would be very appreciative if you can bring it back. Thank you.

Fellow members, please reply to the post if you feel the same way.

Re: Disappointed to see Kroger or related grocers gift cards going away

BenjaminM550041 — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 23:03:01 GMT

It's disappointing that Kroger gift cards are no longer available.

Re: Disappointed to see Kroger or related grocers gift cards going away

coolmaine — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 19:08:08 GMT

If the merger goes through with Vons/Albertsons being bought out by Kroger everything will change. There is a list of stores possibly closing in the US (Vons/Albertson). This is Kroger's second try to buy them out. So there might be some major changes coming. I hope this does not happen.

Re: Disappointed to see Kroger or related grocers gift cards going away

AARPConsumerCare — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 16:45:21 GMT

Thank you for your feedback @WinnieM910002. I'll pass it along to our team, so it can be reviewed and addressed. Meanwhile, keep checking back periodically as new inventory is added for a variety of brands. We are grateful for your support! - Daniela R.

Re: Disappointed to see Kroger or related grocers gift cards going away

AARPConsumerCare — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 17:55:33 GMT

@BenjaminM550041 I can clear that up! They have only been temporarily removed, and will return to the catalog by the end of August. In the meantime, there are other grocery gift cards such as Safeway, Albertsons, Instacart, and more. Thanks for being a part of AARP Rewards! Jodee R.

Re: Disappointed to see Kroger or related grocers gift cards going away

BaiqingW981908 — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 22:26:57 GMT

Indeed, Kroger GC is the main reason I applied for membership, please bring it back!

Re: Disappointed to see Kroger or related grocers gift cards going away

leonp574353 — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:39:21 GMT

That's good to hear! I buy them often also.

Re: Disappointed to see Kroger or related grocers gift cards going away

HaydenS956100 — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:26:15 GMT

Thank you so much for the update Jodee!

Re: Disappointed to see Kroger or related grocers gift cards going away

CarolJ240968 — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 21:19:36 GMT

Yes, I was so sad when I tried to buy them the other day! I have faithfully been using those for over 2 years now. Super sad to see I can't purchase them anymore 😞

Re: Disappointed to see Kroger or related grocers gift cards going away

AARPConsumerCare — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:07:58 GMT

@CarolJ240968 Hi there, I can clear that up. The Kroger gift cards have temporarily been removed from the AARP Rewards catalog. We are expecting them to return later this month. Thanks for being a loyal Rewards user! Jodee R.

Re: Disappointed to see Kroger or related grocers gift cards going away

Stevegotl — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 15:35:04 GMT

Unfortunately none of the other grocery stores are located anywhere near me.... central Ohio.

Re: Disappointed to see Kroger or related grocers gift cards going away

Stevegotl — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 15:37:10 GMT

I was disappointed when they removed the Giant Eagle Gift Cards and now they have taken away the Kroger gift card cards..... a real bummer!!

Re: Disappointed to see Kroger or related grocers gift cards going away

JoeB663263 — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:28:44 GMT

8-23-24, by most metrics we are...getting close to end of month? Any updates? I too have an AARP membership primarily for these cards. Other retiree friends signed up becasue of this also. Thanks!

Re: Disappointed to see Kroger or related grocers gift cards going away

AARPConsumerCare — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:54:16 GMT

I am sorry for the wait, the Kroger gift cards have not yet been added back to our inventory. Please keep checking back, as our offers do change frequently and the Kroger gift cards are still expected to return soon - Caleb G.

Re: Disappointed to see Kroger or related grocers gift cards going away

KevinHoffmanEst — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:48:53 GMT

Well it’s “later this month” and I don’t see Kroger/Marianos gift cards anywhere. 😞

Re: Disappointed to see Kroger or related grocers gift cards going away

KevinHoffmanEst — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:49:39 GMT

It’s the end of August…. I don’t see Krogers/Marianos gift cards anywhere.

Re: Disappointed to see Kroger or related grocers gift cards going away

mikeandlavada — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:05:19 GMT

I was really hoping the Kroger gift cards would be available soon. I have been checking daily. None of the other grocery stores that have gift cards available are in my area.

Re: Disappointed to see Kroger or related grocers gift cards going away

Stevegotl — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:34:53 GMT

I check daily also... they said they thought they would be back by the end of the month but it doesn't look like it..I wish they would at least keep us up to date on what's happening

Re: Disappointed to see Kroger or related grocers gift cards going away

AARPConsumerCare — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:49:20 GMT

I can understand your frustration, @KevinHoffmanEst. The Kroger gift cards are not available just yet. Please check back later, our catalog is regularly updated, and we're doing our best to restock popular items. - Diana G.

Re: Disappointed to see Kroger or related grocers gift cards going away

JoeB663263 — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:26:27 GMT

UNFORTUNATELY...

A whopping 3 days to go, might as well as stick a fork in Kroger cards for August. Asleep at the switch, he said she said. Hey...I'm retired, I've heard worse haha

Labor Day perhaps? Call it, the beginning of Fall cards haha