Samsung ‘Gears’ up for wearable offers

RetailMeNot reached an agreement with Samsung to be the exclusive digital offers provider on the new Samsung Gear S smartwatch.



The new Gear S smartwatch goes on sale later this month and the RetailMeNot digital offers app will be the only one of its kind on the watch and it is the first time the RetailMeNot app has been integrated into a touchscreen wearable device.



“We’re pleased to be the exclusive digital offers app and launch partner on the Samsung Gear S, and look forward to evolving our experience on wearable devices to help consumers shop smart and save,” said Steven Pho, RetailMeNot’s SVP of corporate development. “Millions of consumers use the RetailMeNot app every day, and our partnership with the Samsung Gear S enables us to provide our users a richer shopping experience.”



The new watch features a curved display described as elegant and designed for a comfortable fit. The wearable includes a customizable screen clock and changeable straps that help owners express their style. The seamless user interface allows easy access to information and notifications, including alerts from RetailMeNot on how to spend less while shopping.



RetailMeNot app users are tethered via their Gear S to their Samsung smartphone device via Bluetooth. The inclusion of the RetailMeNot app will enable shoppers to receive offers and reminders of when their saved coupons from online and in-store retailers are about to expire. By tapping on the RetailMeNot app icon on the Gear S, users can automatically display saved offers within a user’s Samsung smartphone and wearable device.