Target is putting QR codes on toys this holiday season to prevent shoppers from “showrooming,” where they browse items in-stores and then buy them online, often at Amazon.

Target is putting QR codes on toys this holiday season to prevent shoppers from “showrooming,” where they browse items in-stores and then buy them online, often at Amazon. This is a growing trend in shopping, but Target hopes consumers will scan the toys, buy them on its site via their smartphones, and then have them shipped instead. (Mashable)