Fewer people are sitting in front of a desktop computer to shop online these days. So why don’t coupon browser extensions work when you’re using your favorite retailer’s app on a mobile device? Shopping on your phone or tablet can end up costing you, if it means missing out on coupons and deals that are available to desktop users.

So one coupon code provider is working to change that.

Rakuten has described a way to apply coupon codes to purchases made in third-party mobile apps, in a recently-published patent application. “A number of browser extensions are able to detect coupon code fields and test coupon codes on webpages,” the patent documentation reads. “However, this functionality does not yet exist in mobile applications… As many transactions occur on the go by means of mobile applications, there is a need for a system and method for detecting and filling coupon codes in a mobile domain.”

Rakuten is one of several coupon code aggregators offering a browser extension to automatically inject available coupon codes into the checkout page of a retailer’s desktop website. If you’re shopping on a mobile device, these aggregators also offer their own apps where you can activate offers before shopping on a retailer’s mobile website. Here’s the entire (short) article from Coupons in the News.

Two inserts in this week’s paper (10/01): SmartSource and Save. Not all papers carry the same coupons or values, so this national list might show coupons we don’t get around Chicago.  Those BOGO Dove coupons might come in handy for a future Walgreens promotion.

SmartSource

Aleve 200ct+ (inc. Aleve, Aleve Back & Muscle, Aleve PM) or AleveX Product (exc. Aleve-D Products) $5/1 (10/29)
Aleve product 80ct+ (exc. Aleve-D products) $3/1 (10/29)
Arm & Hammer Adult Toothpaste (ETS) $1/1 (10/28)
Bayer Aspirin product 200ct+ $2/1 (10/29)
Bayer Aspirin product 50ct+ $1/1 (10/29)
Chobani Greek Yogurt multi-packs or multi-serve products $1/2 (10/28)
Chobani Oatmilk 52 fl oz, or Coffee Creamer 24 fl oz $1/2 (10/28)
Claritin Non-Drowsy or Children’s Claritin 56ct+ (exc. Claritin-D) $10/1 (10/8)
Claritin Non-Drowsy, Claritin-D product 15ct+, or Children’s Claritin Product 15ct or 4oz+ $4/1 (10/29)
Claritin-D Non-Drowsy product 15ct+ $8/1 (10/8)
Curel Skincare Product (ETS) $1.50/1 (10/29)
Ensure Max Protein Multipack $3/1 (11/11)
Ensure Multipacks $7/2 (11/11)
Glucerna any product $4/1 (12/2)
Jergens Skincare Product (exc. Jergens Natural Glow, SOL and ETS) $1.50/1 (10/29)
Tena Product $2/1 (10/15)

Save

All Free Clear Laundry Product (ETS) $1.20/1 (10/15)
All Free Clear Unit Dose Laundry Detergent (ETS) $2/1 (10/15)
Blue Diamond Almonds 12oz+ bag $1/1 (12/2)
Blue Diamond Almonds 6oz+ cans $1/2 (12/2)
Blue-Emu 12oz Original $3/1 (1/31)
Blue-Emu Pain Relief Creams $2/1 (1/31)
Blue-Emu any product $1.50/1 (1/31)
CoverGirl Skincare Product $3/1 (10/14)
CoverGirl Eye Product (exc. 1-kit shadows, accessories and ETS) $3/1 (10/14)
CoverGirl Face Product (exc. Cheekers, accessories and ETS) $3/1 (10/14)
Dove – Buy One Dove Body Wash Product, Get One Dove Men+Care Body Wash product FREE up to $6.99 (ETS) (10/14)
Dove Body Polish Product – BOGO up to $6.99 (exc. twin packs and ETS) (10/14)
Ester-C Tablet 60ct $2/1 (10/29)
Ester-C Tablet 90ct-120ct $3/1 (10/29)
Family Guard Brand Product $1.50/1 (10/31)
Family Guard Brand Product $4/2 (10/31)
Lindt Classic Recipe or Excellence Bag $1/1 (11/1)
Nature’s Bounty Kid’s Vitamin or Supplement $2/1 (10/29)
Nature’s Bounty Optimal Solutions Vitamin or Supplement $2/1 (10/29)
Nature’s Bounty Vitamin D Supplement $2/1 (10/29)
Nature’s Bounty Vitamin or Supplement $1/1 (10/29)
Osteo Bi-Flex Ease product $7/1 (10/29)
Osteo Bi-Flex Bi-Flex Item 120ct-180ct $10/1 (10/29)
Osteo Bi-Flex Bi-Flex Item 30ct-88ct $5/1 (10/29)
Persil Large ProClean Laundry Detergent 100-150oz/38-62ct $3/1 (10/15)
Persil ProClean Laundry Detergent 40-150oz/15-62ct $2/1 (10/15)
Schwarzkopf or Got2b hair color product $3/1 (10/15)
Schwarzkopf or Got2b hair color product $6/2 (10/15)
Snuggle large product (inc. Fabric Conditioner 75oz, Scent Boosters 19oz and Dryer Sheets 105ct+) $2/1 (10/15)
Snuggle small product (inc. Fabric Conditioner 50oz, Scent Booster 9oz and Dryer Sheets 80ct or smaller) $1/1 (10/15)
TheraTears Product (exc. 0.1oz size) $4/1 (1/1)
ThermaCare Heatwrap (exc. ThermaCare 2ct Neck) $3.50/1 (10/31)
Zyrtec Adult 24-60ct or Children’s Zyrtec 24ct Dissolve Tabs or 8oz product (exc. Wipes & Chewables) $4/1 (10/15)
Zyrtec Adult or Children’s Zyrtec Chewables 24ct or Adult Zyrtec-D 24ct product $4/1 (10/15)

It may bring to mind images of gently used, hand-me-down cans of peas, or boxes of mac and cheese that came from the back of someone’s cupboard and may or may not have expired this century. But the backers of a unique new grocery store promise it won’t be filled with someone’s unwanted giveaways.

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys in Roanoke, Virginia has gotten the go-ahead to open what’s believed to be the country’s first-ever, full-fledged Goodwill grocery store. The city council last week approved a rezoning request, clearing the way for renovations to get underway at a former Goodwill repackaging facility and office building. Here’s the article from Coupons in the News.