Scanning Code of Practice (SCOP)

What is the Scanning Code of Practice (SCOP)?

The Scanning Code of Practice is a code that most grocery & other stores follow. It ensures that the customer will always receive accurate price scanning at the register on all non-ticketed items (items that do not have an actual sticker on them with the price). If an item scans in at a price higher than the shelf price, the customer gets it for free or $10 off if the item is more than $10. Don’t expect cashiers to let you know about this (even though there is usually a sign right by the register that mentions it). Make sure you point it out or you will most likely miss out on your SCOP deal! If you buy more than one identical item, you are entitled to the first item free and the following items will be adjusted to the lower, correct price. I always watch every item scanned, and more times than not, I will catch one or two most transactions that I do.

STORES THAT FOLLOW THE SCOP: Shoppers Drug Mart, Jean Coutu (NB and Ont only), Lawton Drug Stores, London Drugs, Pharma-save (BC and Sask), Pharma Plus, Safeway, Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills, Fortinos, Sobeys, Metro, Thrifty Foods, Costco, Co-op Atlantic, Home Depot, Canadian Tire, Toys r Us, Rona, Wal-Mart, Giant Tiger, Best Buy/Future Shop, Home Hardware, Thrifty Foods and many other independent stores… they’ll usually have it posted right near the cashier, but if you do not see it, be sure to ask!

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