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Zappos exec: Apps are a loyalty tool

May 4, 2012

NEW YORK – A Zappos executive at Mobile Commerce Daily’s Mcommerce Summit conference said that although the mobile Web is a great way to capture new customers, the company is seeing more sales coming from its mobile applications.


CVS/pharmacy redesigns mobile app to drive loyalty

May 2, 2012

CVS/pharmacy has updated its mobile application to let shoppers digitally store their ExtraCare card and earn rewards.

Personalization is key to mobile commerce success

May 1, 2012

Personalization is not a new concept in marketing, but it is definitely going to be a key factor in the success of mobile commerce. However, marketers need to realize that getting consumers to buy a product or service is not as important as providing a tailored experience.

Top 10 mobile commerce apps of Q1

April 30, 2012

These days brands and retailers are constantly rolling out mobile applications to keep up with tech-savvy consumers. However, only a slight few have really stepped up their game and incorporated the key features needed to have users coming back.

Zappos launches interactive spring trend initiative to boast sales

April 30, 2012

Online retailer Zappos is running an interactive mobile ad campaign that lets consumers create their own spring style story and shop new fashion trends.

Victoria’s Secret targets fashion-savvy customers with new mobile campaign

April 27, 2012

Victoria’s Secret is continuing to make its presence known in the mobile space through a series of mobile ad campaigns that aim to reach a variety of consumers.

Top 5 mobile commerce-enabled QR code campaigns of Q1

April 26, 2012

It is no wonder that QR codes are changing the way consumers shop via their mobile devices and companies such as L’Oreal and Coach are continually looking at ways to incorporate the technology to help drive sales.

Best Buy pushes big-ticket items via targeted location-based mobile initiative

April 25, 2012

Best Buy is letting consumers buy items such as a $1,900 Samsung television through their mobile device as part of a new commerce-enabled mobile campaign.

HauteLook exec: Building native apps is hard

April 25, 2012

SAN DIEGO – A HauteLook executive at the Mobile Shopping Spring Summit said that marketers looking to delve into the mobile space should think mobile-first and constantly measure everything to better reach their target consumer.

DSW exec: Relevance, recovery and relationships critical aspects to mobile, social success

April 24, 2012

SAN DIEGO – A DSW executive keynoting the Mobile Shopping Spring Summit said that social and mobile mediums help the company better target its users and create more personalized, relevant and engaging experiences.