Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Target launches mobile payment system — because you definitely needed another app

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Mobile payment is supposed to simplify the checkout process by eliminating the need to fumble around with cash or credit cards.


But how much time does it actually save when every store runs on a separate app?


Target became the latest retail chain to announce plans for an in-app store payment option this week, following in the footsteps of big box rivals Walmart and Kohl’s.



The service is expected to launch later this year, initially for holders of Target’s REDcard only,according to Recode, which broke the news on Tuesday.


A company spokesperson declined to elaborate on what such a system might look like, but it will likely build on Target’s existing mobile app and its popular coupons app Cartwheel.  Read more…


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