Video: PayPal debuts cardless checkout devices in The Home Depot
Ever wish you could pay for items in a store without having to remember your wallet? PayPal is letting customers do just that.
PayPal, the online money transfer service used most often on Ebay, has developed it’s own brand of point of sale devices. The Home Depot was one of the first retailers to try out the new technology, which is available in 51 stores across the country.
Instead of having to swipe a credit or debit card, customers with PayPal accounts can just type in their mobile phone number and PayPal PIN code on the keyboard at the register to make purchases. A receipt is electronically sent to a customer’s email or cell phone.
PayPal also issues member their own cards, which can be swiped at pay stations like debit and credit cards.
The Home Depot stores in Atlanta, Omaha and the San Francisco bay area are using PayPal devices. Office Depot stores are also testing the pilot program.There are no plans to bring the PayPal point of sale devices to South Florida stores just yet.
“The expanded pilot is an important step forward in delivering on PayPal’s vision for the future of commerce, anytime, anywhere, any way,” said Don Kingsborough, Vice President of Retail and Prepaid Products for PayPal.
Customers can register to use the new PayPal technology by clicking here.
PayPal is developing more ways for customers to easily keep track of their “digital wallet.” Technology is in the works that will allow shoppers to store all gift cards and loyalty points electronically and automatically apply stored money and savings right at a point of sale device.
“Imagine purchasing an oversized item from the aisle and having it shipped directly to your house in a matter of clicks,” said Carey Kolaja, Senior Director of Emerging Opportunities for PayPal.
The company opened a pop up store in New York City to showcase some of it’s new technologies and devices in October.
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Save $10 at Cheesecake Factory with American Express card
Get $10 back on $50 purchase at The Cheesecake Factory through American Express' Link, Like, Love program on Facebook.
To get the free money, securely link your eligible Amex card through the Facebook application on American Express' fan page and select the "add to card" button to load the paperless coupon. Then, pay your check with your synced Amex card and you'll get a $10 statement credit.
You must sync your account BEFORE you dine to get the credit. You also can link your card and check in using Foursquare, too.
Click here for the deal. The offer expires on March 31.
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Save $10 each on gas and Amex Gift Cards at Publix through Wednesday
Publix again is offering $10 off a $50 gas card with any $25 grocery purchase beginning Thursday. The coupon is on Page 12 of this week's circular. Grab one as you enter the store.
There also is a $10 off a $100 American Express gift card coupon and another for buy one, get one free Hallmark Valentine's Day greeting cards, party supplies and gift wrap where you can save up to $9.99.
You can ony buy Shell and BP cards now that Hess has dropped out of the Publix gas card program. Are you still planning on buying the cards? Publix has said it is working to add more gas partners to the program.
If you do buy them, don't forget use a $5-off Publix or competitor coupons on your purchase and you'll save up to 40 percent because the gas card combined with your $25 purchase equals $75 so you can use those $5 off coupons.
The gas coupon is valid only in Miami-Dade, Broward Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee and Monroe counties starting Thursday through Feb. 15.
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Video: Walmart unveils new healthy food icon on products
Walmart wants to make it easier for busy South Florida moms to create more healthful meals choices as they shop for bargains.
Walmart stores unveiled the “Great For You” icon at an event in Washington D.C. this week as a part of the company’s healthier food initiative, according to a news release. “Great For You” labels will appear on select Walmart Great Value and Marketside items and on fresh and packaged fruits and vegetables at Walmart stores nationwide by this spring.
The point of the icon, the news release said, is to help Walmart customers make smarter snack choices and build healthier diets.
Walmart plans to open up to 300 stores to help break down the amount of “food deserts,” areas without viable grocery options, in the U.S. by 2016. First Lady Michelle Obama has spoken out about the food deserts, which affect 23 million Americans, through her Let’s Move campaign. Since July, Walmart opened 23 stores in areas serving food deserts.
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Free Thai Basil Chicken entree at Pei Wei Asian Diner
Get a free Thai Basil Chicken entree with purchase of another entree at Pei Wei Asian Diner.
Create a passport (or sign in to an existing account) and follow the directions. You'll take a video culinary tour of Thailand and get your passport stamped to get a coupon e-mailed in about 24 hours.
Click here for the deal. The offer ends on Feb. 17.
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Free Starbucks beverage with purchase of Blonde Roast
Get a free Starbucks beverage of your choice with purchase a bag of new Blonde Roast, the coffee house's new, lighter roast.
Purchase a 16-ounce bag o' beans or a 12-pack of Starbucks VIA Veranda Blend and get any size beverage of your choosing.
Starbucks introduced the new, mellow roast in January.
Click here for the deal. The offer expires on Wednesday, Feb. 8.
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Coupon: $10 off $20 purchase at Bealls
Save $10 on a $20 purchase at Bealls with a coupon through Facebook.
The department store is offering the coupon to celebrate its "Super Fans."
The offer is good on regular, sale and clearance priced in-stock merchandise. Print the coupon or redeem it by phone at 800-569-9038 or online at BeallsFlorida.com using code SOCIAL10.
Click here for the deal. The coupon expires on Thursday, Feb. 9.
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Jason Wu clothing line now available at Target
Did you love Michelle Obama’s dress from the Inaugural Ball? Well here’s a chance to own a dress by it’s coveted designer, Jason Wu.
Target is partnering with Jason Wu, a celebrated women’s attire and accessories designer to offer an affordable, limited edition, collection of women’s tops, dresses, handbags and scarves. Wu’s “American girl in Paris” themed line is available for purchase in Target stores across the country and online now through March 6.
“By working with Target I was able to create an accessible collection that reflects my sophisticated design aesthetic” Wu said in the news release. “As with my main collection, special attention has been considered into every detail and I can’t wait to see girls wearing and enjoying the collection.”
Clothing options will range in price from $19.99 to $59.99, and from $19.99 to $49.99 for handbags and other accessories, according to a Target news release.
"Jason’s collection for Target offers our guests a beautiful assortment of sophisticated apparel and stylish accessories that embody his signature aesthetic, with each priced under $60,” said Trish Adams, senior vice president of apparel and accessories for Target.
There are 53 unique pieces in the Target collection, including day and night apparel.
Photos courtesy of Target.com
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Free Redbox movie rental on Valentine's Day
Send your sweetheart and friends a free Redbox movie rental with a Valentine's greeting through Facebook.
Send a free video valentine pals on Facebook, and Redbox will send a promo code that they can use for a free one-day DVD rental on Valentine's Day.
Redbox rental kiosks are located at Walgreens, Walmart and Winn-Dixie stores and at Albertson's in Oakland Park.
Click here for the deal. The offer expires on Feb. 14.
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Free It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Conditioner at GBS Beauty on Friday, Feb. 10
Note to readers: GBS The Beauty Store is giving away the It's a 10 freebie on FRIDAY, Feb. 10, not Tuesday, as originally published.
This freebie is a perfect 10!
Get a free bottle of It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Conditioner valued at $10 at South Florida GBS The Beauty stores on FRIDAY, Feb. 10. There is no purchase necessary
Visit a store from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and flash your GBS Customer Benefit card to get the goods. If you don't have one, it's free to sign up for the card in the store.
Deerfield Beach-based It's a 10 Hair Care is giving away 10,000 bottles of this multi-tasking miracleworker as a thank to to South Florida customers who helped make it an international super seller.
Miracle Leave-In Conditioner does 10 hair chores with a few sprays: Repairs dry, damaged hair; adds shine; smooths and controls frizz; seals and protects hair color; detangles; prevents split ends; stops hair breakage; creates silkiness; enhances natural body and gives flat iron thermal protection.
Also, GBS is running a special now: Purchase It's a 10 Miracle Shampoo With Keratin and Miracle Conditioner With Keratin and get a free $24.95 bottle of Miracle Oil With Keratin.
Click here for the deal. Limit one bottle per customer, while supplies last.
GBS The Beauty Stores are located in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Aventura, Coral Gables and Pinecrest.
