Archived I'M IN A TEST MARKET FOR THE NEW TARGET CARTWHEEL PERKS PROGRAM AND HERE'S WHAT I THINK OF IT SO FAR

[BullseyeBabe]

I'm in a Test Market for the New Target Cartwheel Perks Program and Here's What I Think of It So Far... | Nouveau Cheap

I think I like this more than Red perks.

 

[Hardlinesmaster]

Wow!

 

[Kaitii]

Oh wow that is actually hella cool

I love that it gives you points just based on your overall purchase. I'm already eyeing that free book reward for when/if it shows up in LA county

 

[tgtJose]

We're pushing it super hard right now. As a bonus, we have also stopped asking guests if they want a redcard and are focusing entirely on getting them signed up for cartwheel. ETLs claim this is unrelated, but I haven't seen anyone else post about the end of redcard goals.

The perks mainly appeal to loyal Target shoppers since you need to spend $500 to get a reward, but the freebies so far have been up to $25 in value. I view it as a bonus for just doing my normal shopping and buying things during breaks.

 

[tgtJose]

Oh wow that is actually hella cool

I love that it gives you points just based on your overall purchase. I'm already eyeing that free book reward for when/if it shows up in LA county

The rewards change pretty frequently so far. A few weeks ago there were a lot of BTS offers.

 

[Kaitii]

The rewards change pretty frequently so far. A few weeks ago there were a lot of BTS offers.

I will fight them if I don't get a free book :C

Though I am curious as to how it works, point wise. Do you just get a reward when you pass a certain point or can you save up points and get multiple of the same reward

 

[tgtJose]

I will fight them if I don't get a free book :C

Though I am curious as to how it works, point wise. Do you just get a reward when you pass a certain point or can you save up points and get multiple of the same reward

You get 10 points for every dollar spent, and right now there is only one reward level of 5000 points. So I assume you can keep banking them, but there isn's really any reason to.

I believe it gives you a coupon when you choose to redeem the points, and you just swipe right from your cartwheel barcode to show the coupon barcode.

 

[Bullseyerc]

Looks like no more scanning cartwheel for guests without cartwheel at checkout

 

[qmosqueen]

At rite aid I get 20 % off regular price on everything everyday cause I spend 1,000 a year. So why can't target do this ???

 

[signing genie]

It's actually great but the prizes kinda suck to me except the free headphones

 

[signing genie]

 

[Anelmi]

My store is a test market too. People are loving it and like the other poster, we are pushing it hardcore with talking points, flyers, etc. Redcards have definitely taken a back seat. ::::collective sigh of relief from all cashiers at store #____::::

 

[cobycord]

I think THIS is what's going to increase sells and drive loyalty *claps* good job Target, best idea in a minute.

 

[speedy]

We are in a test market too. Already have gotten free sunglasses for one of my daughters and a free pair of heavy C9 sweatpants for one of our sons. I shop after every shift and use cartwheel all the time, and I'm loving the perks!

 

[dani346]

Looks like no more scanning cartwheel for guests without cartwheel at checkout

and more upset guests, yay!

 

[Bullseyerc]

We are in a test market too. Already have gotten free sunglasses for one of my daughters and a free pair of heavy C9 sweatpants for one of our sons. I shop after every shift and use cartwheel all the time, and I'm loving the perks!

You sound just like me.. Giving our paychecks back!!

 

[Spot the doge]

We are in a test market too. Already have gotten free sunglasses for one of my daughters and a free pair of heavy C9 sweatpants for one of our sons. I shop after every shift and use cartwheel all the time, and I'm loving the perks!

Just another feather in my cap of ways I stack up discounts when my area gets it.

 

[PassinTime]

Looks like no more scanning cartwheel for guests without cartwheel at checkout

Yeah, but only because Target would probably fire any TM racking up points on their personal cartwheel when they are on the clock.

 

[jenna]

Nice that it is tied to Cartwheel and not the credit card. Gap Rewards are tied to using their credit card.

Hope this rolls out nationally. Would love to get this.

 

[Joejoe12]

Finally something that may actually work as a sales driver. Hopefully it's something Rolex out nationwide

 

[RandomGeek]

I'm in a test market as well and I'm liking it. I got the update almost a month before the official live date, and I'm almost up to 10k points, due to groceries mostly.

We have "cartwheel ambassadors" that are on the floor talking to everyone and trying to get them signed up for it now. Not sure how long that will last, but its pretty nice. If nothing else, they are the first responders for back ups, since they are in the front ends workcenter.

Overall, I think its a good addition and an easy sell. Get the folks signing up to list our store as their home store and bam. We get credit for it on some metric somewhere.

 

[sher]

Looks like no more scanning cartwheel for guests without cartwheel at checkout

That's gonna suck. My main issue with cartwheel as far as helping guests is that I always feel bad when people who are less tech savvy.. or old people who have flip phones see a cartwheel sale sign and are all confused. I wonder how we'll "make it right" for those guests.

 

[Stubio]

Seems to be too good of a deal, they might tone down some of these rewards once they are done testing.

 

[commiecorvus]

Seems to be too good of a deal, they might tone down some of these rewards once they are done testing.

Next year the rewards will be ad libs books, chinese finger traps and jaw breakers.

 

[Anelmi]

Saw something that they are testing 2 sales pitches: one in conjunction with standard RC pitch and one where there are to be ZERO RC requests and only Cartwheel pitches for 6 weeks. Stores will get "relief" from RC goals at the end of the 6 weeks to compensate.