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by Terr_ 357 days ago
Two huge differences:

1. The existence and mechanism of coupon programs is visible instead of secret.

2. They are not based on creepy individualized spy dossiers.

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Coupons of yesteryear, maybe.

But most big box stores have moved to digital coupons that are indeed customized based on their creepy individualized spy dossier on you. At our grocery store, my partner and I get different coupons or even different deals for the same items.