Mobile coupons: what is old is new again.

brogan

It has recently been reported that coupons are on the rise for the first time since 1992.  The concept of a coupon dates back to the late 1800s.  They gained popularity in particular periods of time including the Great Depression and the advertising glory days of the 1950s and 1960s.  Not surprisingly, the latest recession has created increasing demand for paper and paperless coupons.  Companies such as Wendy’s and Sam’s Club are experimenting with mobile coupons where cashiers scan coupons on cell phones.  Not only convenient but quite eco-friendly, mobile coupons are likely to rise significantly in the next few years as the smart phone market increases.  If there is a good app for this, I’m game.

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Comments

brogan
Vong (not verified) Says:
Mon, 01/04/2010 - 10:06am

Me too! I've always saved up coupons, but never used them because it was such a hassle to carry them.

brogan
Lauren (not verified) Says:
Mon, 01/04/2010 - 3:47pm

I love this idea. Wouldn't it be so much nicer to leverage your phone than to carry all of those annoying coupons around? I just wonder if Bed Bath & Beyond will still send 30 to me each day?

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