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| Retail chains break into mobile payment app technology Posted: 20 Aug 2012 07:19 AM PDT
Some of the largest store chains, like Publix, Target and Walmart, have come together to form a new company that will offer shoppers a new digital-age way experience of paying at the register. Merchant Customer Exchange will exist as a mobile app and focus on offering mobile-based promotions, offers and other retail programs, according to a press release. The new application will be available through any smartphone. Development is underway. Chains involved in the new program include 7-Eleven, Best Buy Co., CVS/pharmacy, Darden Restaurants, Publix Super Markets, Sears Holdings Inc., Shell Oil Products U.S., Sunoco, Target Corp., Walmart Stores, Inc., and several others. "As merchants, no one understands our customers' shopping and payment experience better than we do, and we're confident that together we can develop a technology solution that makes that experience more engaging, convenient and efficient," said Mark Williams, president of financial services, Best Buy, in a news release. Many chains have already begun testing the digital waters. Lakeland-based Publix Super Markets have already begun testing digital coupons in some Florida and Alabama markets. Shoppers can digitally "clip" a coupon online once registering with Publix.com/dcoupon, and then claim the coupon at the register by using their 10-digit phone number. Stores in Ocala, Huntsville and Birmingham are now testing the program. Miami-based Pollo Tropical also accepts payments by smartphone through Google Wallet whether it be to dine in, take out or drive thru. Google Wallet stores payment information on your phone and access it via an app that can be used anywhere MasterCard PayPass is accepted. No usage fees apply. Dunkin' Doughnuts launched a smartphone app this week that will let customers pay for coffee and pastries from their iPhone, iPad and Android phone. The app is free to download and available to use at Dunkin' Doughnuts stores across the country. Earlier this month, Starbucks announced its partnership with Square, another mobile-payment platform company, which will allow for customers to pay for frappes by phone in the near future. Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Justine Griffin on Twitter@SunBizGriffin and sign up for Deals text alerts. 
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| Free $10 loaded to Starbucks mobile app from Visa Posted: 20 Aug 2012 04:47 AM PDT
Set up auto-reload on the Starbucks app on your smartphone using a Visa card by Friday and reload at least $25 by Sept. 24 to get $10 added for free. The cool thing about the app is that you don't need to carry any money to pay for purchases at the coffee shop. A barcode is scanned off your smartphone, deducting purchases from your account. The Visa offer is for new auto-reload customers only. The money should post to your account in about 10 days after the first transaction. Click here for the deal. Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and sign up for Deals text alerts. 
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