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Target Introduces Cartwheel, A New Savings Program with a Social Spin

Cartwheel by Target

Target has introduced a new coupon savings program called Cartwheel that lets you save on everything from food to fashion, then share the deals with your friends on Facebook. You'll need a Facebook account to sign up and you can access Cartwheel at cartwheel.target.com on your computer, tablet, or mobile device.

Basically, you just browse the deals - which are organized into timely collections like "Memorial Day," "Grad Party Picks" and "Swim Shop" - then save the ones you like to your account. When you're ready to use your coupons, you can either print your Cartwheel barcode from home, or use your mobile device in store to access your barcode using your mobile browser.

I discovered Cartwheel while using my Target iPhone app but unfortunately right now the two are not integrated, meaning you'll have to use Cartwheel using a browser such as Safari. I hope Target merges Cartwheel with the Target app rather than creating a separate app, which would just complicate the process.

I haven't redeemed any of my Cartwheel deals just yet but I've got some good ones lined up, like 10% off Merona crossbody handbags, 15% off Nate Berkus home items and 20% off Gardenburgers. There are a lot of 5% off coupons which seem like a waste but you might be able to stack these with the 5% off you save if you use your Target Red Card, thereby saving 10% on purchases.

I think it's a fun concept and we'll see if I actually use it. The trick with coupons is to resist buying things you don't need just because you have a coupon, IMO. But if you can save on items you would have purchased anyways, it's a win-win!

Have you used Cartwheel yet? What do you think?
Comments
I like it! Although, I will probably NEVER save money with this app (I am a self-professed Target obsessive), it's good to know they're at least trying to think about my wallet.

Erin B.
www.BrainsOfTheOutfit.com
#1 Erin B. (Homepage) on 2013-05-15 12:34 (Reply)
I love Target, and will definitely check this out. Seems to remind me of Amazon's deal of the day.
#2 Liz on 2013-05-15 14:48 (Reply)
Just what I need another reason to shop at Target, my husband will not be happy. He already says I know the people there by name.
#3 Parker on 2013-05-15 14:51 (Reply)
You can also use Cartwheel in addition to a Target Coupon (even the ones they send in text messages) AND Manufacturers coupon!
#4 Elizabeth on 2013-05-16 09:03 (Reply)
Thanks for the tip, I wasn't sure if you could!
#4.1 The Budget Babe on 2013-05-16 16:39 (Reply)
Oooo, nice! I always love finding other ways to save, so thanks! I agree, don't buy what you don't need/love just because it's on sale.
#5 lisacng @ expandng.com (Homepage) on 2013-05-16 14:15 (Reply)
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