6 Types of Target Items That Are Cheaper Through the App Than In-Store
While you’re skipping down the aisles of Target and loading your cart with all the necessities (and more than a few discretionary purchases), keep in mind that if you're shopping at Target without the app open, you're almost certainly paying more than you need to.
You would think that items in the store would be the same as items on the app and for the most part you’d be right, but the Target Circle app unlocks exclusive digital discounts, deal-of-the-day offers and personalized savings that simply don't apply at the register if you're not a member.
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The good news is that Target Circle is completely free to join and gives you access to deals upwards of 65% off that non-members don't see. Here are six item categories where the app price consistently beats the walk-in price.
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Kitchen Appliances
Brands like Keurig, Cuisinart and Ninja show up regularly with Circle-exclusive discounts that don't show at the register without the app. According to Target’s recent press release, you’ll be able to score up to 45% off select kitchen appliances during Circle Deal Days, a discount that required membership activation through the app. However, big ticket items like this are often subject to rotating deals and discounts exclusive to the app.
Beauty and Skincare
It’s expensive to be pretty or at least to take care of yourself with quality products. That’s why having the the Target app can help you save on items you use every day from hair dryers to lotions. For example, NBC reported that top-rated beauty brands including Dyson, Bubble Skincare and others dropped up to 50% off during Target Circle Deal Days.
So don’t pay full price when you don’t have to. Circle members can also link their Ulta Beauty Rewards account to earn both Target and Ulta points simultaneously on beauty purchases.
Seasonal Clothing
Savvy shoppers all know that the best time to shop for seasonal clothing is to do so right before the season changes, when stores are trying to make room for new inventory. Target has confirmed that during Circle Deal Days and other sales throughout the year, Circle members can get up to 50% off.
The Krazy Coupon Lady also confirmed that new members who join Target Circle get 15% off their first purchase. Keep in mind that this is a discount that only activates through the app at checkout.
Outdoor Furniture and Patio Items
Mid-summer is a great time to poke around for some app-activated deals. In fact, Groupon's Target deal tracker confirmed the current refresh sale included 30% off outdoor furniture, planters and garden tools. Shoppers who walked in without the app paid the shelf price, whereas Circle members scanned the app at checkout and saved automatically, which makes shopping this way feel a little bit like a no-brainer.
Floor Care Items and Vacuums
The coupon gurus over at Groupon also confirm that floor care items have been running up to 45% off in Circle-exclusive promotions. That means that expensive stuff from Dyson or Bissell lines is meaningfully less costly with the app than on the shelf. Big discounts on big-ticket items like vacuums is a great way to clean up on savings.
Back-to-School Items
Speaking of mid-summer and thinking of the upcoming fall season, back-to-school shopping is about to be in full swing. Target has flagged 40% off or more on select items from brands including JanSport, Pillowfort and more.
With the new school year and scholarly season approaching, toys and kids' essentials are one of the most consistent app-exclusive savings categories. Teachers can also save a ton while stocking up for classroom essentials.
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