Target app lets customers buy items by scanning ads

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014
A 2011 file photo of the Target Eagle Rock store in Los Angeles.
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Target is getting ready to debut a new shopping app that may save you a trip to the store.

The app, called In a Snap, lets users buy items after scanning magazine ads with their smart phones. It's set to debut this month.

The app is free to download, but is still in the test mode stage.