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Target joins the beacon bandwagon with trial in 50 stores

Posted on August 6, 2015June 26, 2025 by Dissent

Matt Hamblen reports:

Target, the nation’s second-largest discount chain, is testing beacon technology in 50 of its stores.

The retailer joins a growing number of retailers that hope to attract customers with timely deals sent to their smartphones and smartwatches on products based on their location.

Read more on Computerworld.

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