Messaging

Macy’s is promoting its one-day sale and letting consumers shop limited-time deals via an SMS message the company sent out to its mobile database users.

Westlake Ace Hardware, which operates 88 Ace Hardware stores in several states, is delivering weather-related text alerts and special offers to help its customers be prepared when bad weather hits.

Movie rental merchant redbox has rolled out a gifting option in time for the holiday season that lets movie lovers gift DVD rentals to friends and family through the company’s Web site or SMS.

The operator of 538 shopping centers is giving retailers a way to send special offers and promotions to shoppers who are nearby as a way drive sales.

Domino’s Pizza is encouraging users to make a donation to benefit the children of St. Jude via a new Thanks and Giving campaign that incorporates SMS.

Gap Inc. is expanding its Gap Mobile4U program to deliver personalized real-time location-based discounts for the holidays and throughout the year.

Retailers should be incorporating SMS into the their mobile commerce sites this holiday season to let consumers share, sign up for mobile loyalty programs and to remind users of abandoned shopping carts, according to industry experts.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital has rolled out an SMS program that helps patients manage their appointments.

Car dealership Frank Ancona Honda is adding text messaging and QR codes to its social media efforts to enhance customer engagement.

With more than 2 million consumers enrolled in its Prescription Ready by Text program and over 25 percent of online prescription refills coming via its mobile app, Walgreens has hit the nail on the head with its use of mobile.