mobile app

Synchrony Financial Acquires GPShopper

Synchrony Financial, a consumer financial services company, has acquired mobile app developer GPShopper to expand its mobile engagement capabilities. Financial terms of…

Square Debuts Retail POS App

Mobile payment company Square has announced the launch of Square for Retail, a package of POS tools for retailers that includes: An…

Runtastic Generates 8 Million App Opens With Personalized Content

Mobile apps are an effective way to engage with users and generate brand awareness, but as consumers become more tech-savvy, they become…

Five Reasons Why Pokémon GO Is AR’s Killer App

Pokémon GO is taking the world by storm, helping children and adults alike capture or recapture the experience of becoming a Pokémon…

‘Couch Commerce’ Becomes Reality With 40% Rise In Mobile App Sessions

With Thanksgiving weekend officially kicking the holiday season into gear, retailers better have optimized their mobile app if they are seeking to…

Picture It: Snapchat As $20 Billion Public Company

Snapchat has reportedly filed for an initial public offering (IPO), bringing the social messaging app closer to a $20 billion to $25…

5miles Mobile Marketplace Adds In-App Payment

5miles has incorporated in-app payment and shipping options into the latest version of the Marketplace platform. The 5miles Wallet allows users to…

Nordstrom Focuses On Mobile App, New Leadership Team To Engage Shoppers

In this exclusive interview with Shea Jensen, Vice President of Customer Experience at Nordstrom, Retail TouchPoints delves into the brand’s new mobile…

Bluefly Sees 39% Lift In Mobile Conversion, Unifies Digital Management

A recent technology upgrade provided a double-edged benefit for Bluefly. The online fashion destination and marketplace improved its e-Commerce customers’ experience and…

Jo-Ann Fabrics Deploys Mobile App To Reward Loyalty, Woo Millennials

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has partnered with mobile shopping app provider Ibotta to offer cash-back rebates on in-store purchases. The multi-year…

Only 17% Of Mobile Apps Display Local In-Store Inventory Levels

While buy online/pick up in-store is becoming a more common strategy among retailers seeking to up their omnichannel fulfillment game, many still…

Walmart Expands App-Based Payments To 1,200 More Stores

Walmart has aggressively expanded the reach of the Walmart Pay option on its mobile app, making it newly available in more than…

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