UPC

UPC

n. “Universal Product Code.” The BAR CODE used by SCANNERS to identify PRODUCTS and PRODUCT information such as its PRICE at checkout.

NOTE: No LABEL on that jar or package? Yep, it's STORE DAMAGE. However, you now have a job to do.

If possible, look for another of the same ITEM in the same CASE or on the SHELF that does have its LABEL, take your MARKER, and carefully copy the entire UPC onto the glass, including the tiny first and last single digits. That way the RECEIVER knows exactly what it is when you put it into the STORE DAMAGE shelf on the RACK.

UpromiseSM

UpromiseSM

n. A free, independent, third party subscription/membership program which potentially accrues (usually small) percentages of moneys paid for selected PRODUCTS and SERVICES to go towards college or school expenses.

NOTE: Selected PRODUCTS around the STORE have an additional, distinctive small blue and yellow shelf tag identifying their affiliation with the UpromiseSM program. The tag features the UpromiseSM logo and wordmark, along with the message, “Buy this item and SAVE for college,” as well as their internet address, upromise.com.

According to that website, it's a simple four step process:

1. “JOIN UpromiseSM for free to save”
2. “REGISTER your credit cards and rewards cards” (e.g., your STORE BONUS CARD)
3. “SHOP for products and services you already love”
4. “EARN a portion of your spending for college or your school automatically”

Could be a great program. Me? Personally, I'm a little leery of sharing credit card information, etc. over the Internet. And, we have to ask ourselves, what's their business model? Most likely they're turning around and selling the information they collect about you and your shopping habits.

My advice: judge for yourself. For more information about UpromiseSM, see:
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