5 Things You Need to Know About Shaw’s (2026 Edition)
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If you aren’t using the app-stacking method at Shaw’s yet, you’re basically paying a ‘convenience tax’ on your groceries. It’s 2026—saving money should be automated. Here are 5 things you need to know about Shaw’s to work the deal and keep your budget on track this month
1. The “Monthly Freebie” Strategy
How to work this deal: Shaw’s drops a new 100% free product in the app on the 1st of every month.
- Open the Shaw’s for U app, go to “Deals,” and search “Free.” Clip it immediately.
- This Month: Look for the New Year wellness item (usually a protein drink or healthy snack).
2. The SAVE30 Deadline
How to work this deal: If you’ve never used DriveUp & Go, use code SAVE30 to get $30 off your $75 order.
- The Deadline: This code is officially set to expire on January 13, 2026.
- The Hack: Load your cart with non-perishables and household essentials to hit the $75 mark, but remember that milk and alcohol usually don’t count toward the total!
3. The “Rewards Gallery” vs. Cash Off
How to work this deal: Don’t let the app “Auto-apply” your points for cash off.
- The Logic: 100 points = $1.00 cash off. BUT, 100 points in the Rewards Gallery can get you a $3.50 bag of frozen fruit or a $4.00 pack of cheese.
- The Win: You are getting 3x the value for the exact same points just by choosing the right reward.
4. The 4X Gift Card Power Play
How to work this deal: Buying a gift card for Amazon, Disney, or Home Depot? Do it at Shaw’s before January 16.
- The Reward: You’ll earn 4X points on those cards.
- The Payout: A $100 gift card gets you 400 points (4 Rewards). That’s essentially a “rebate” of $10+ in free groceries just for buying a gift card you were going to buy anyway.
5. The “Tuesday Morning” Markdown
How to work this deal: Find the red “Manager’s Special” stickers for 50% off.
- The Sweet Spot: Shop Tuesday mornings (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM). This is when the weekend inventory gets marked down.
- The Pro Hack: You can still use digital manufacturer coupons on these stickers. If a $6.00 shampoo is marked down to $3.00 and you have a $2.00 coupon in the app, you’re paying $1.00.
Let us know if you spot any great deals or clearance items.
Happy Couponing!
