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Sporting goods

EMS deploys iPads in stores to guide customer experience

January 17, 2012

Outdoor apparel and gear retailer Eastern Mountain Sports is rolling out iPads in its stores that leverage its existing point-of-sale, ecommerce and store systems.


REI rewards consumers with augmented reality scavenger hunt

December 6, 2011

Outdoor apparel and accessories retailer REI is using an augmented reality application to let consumers win prizes and drive in-store traffic to its new New York location.

Moosejaw implements mobile point-of-sale service at Midwest stores

December 5, 2011

Outdoor specialty retailer Moosejaw is integrating mobile into its point-of-sale systems in time for the holiday season.

New Golf Galaxy mcommerce site makes it easy to buy golf clubs

October 13, 2011

Golf Galaxy has launched a mobile commerce site to make it easy for mobile users to shop and buy golf-related items such as clubs.

Adidas drives shoe sales via mobile video

October 4, 2011

Sportswear brand adidas is targeting high school athletes with a mobile video campaign that aims to sell the new adiZero Rose 2 line of shoes.

Cabela’s expands mobile strategy with mobile gift cards

September 30, 2011

Outdoor goods retailer Cabela’s is cementing its mobile strategy by partnering with digital gift card service Swagg.

Allstate punts fans into games via mobile sweepstakes

September 6, 2011

Allstate Insurance Co. is giving college football fans a chance to win a new car and trip to the BCS National Championship game via a text-to-win sweepstakes.

US Open bolsters ticket sales via mobile site

August 29, 2011

The US Open is using mobile ticketing as a way to increase participation for the tournament.

Cabela’s enhances shopping experience via in-app purchasing, bar code scanning

August 3, 2011

Cabela’s new branded iPhone and Android apps enhance the shopping experience with in-app purchasing and the ability to scan items in store.

Sports Authority distributes mobile deals via Foursquare to drive foot traffic

March 11, 2011

As an official launch partner of Foursquare version 3.0, sporting goods retailer Sports Authority is offering consumers Flash Special deals and other discount offers via the location-based mobile social network.