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Applications
Gap makes shopping more social with iPad app

Gap Inc. has launched a commerce-enabled iPad application to create a more social shopping experience for consumers.

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Applications
Gilt Groupe iPad app comprises 3 percent of sales in first 2 days

Luxury retailer Gilt Groupe is encouraging downloads of its new commerce-enabled iPad application by giving a $10 credit to the first 10,000 consumers who register for membership through it.

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Messaging
Men’s Wearhouse uses mobile to engage teens for prom

Men’s Wearhouse is using mobile to promote its Prom Rep program, letting teens text in for a chance to win a free tuxedo or a $100 Visa gift card.

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Payments
University of Denver coffee shop enables mobile payments

The University of Denver Daniels College of Business’ School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management is letting students use their mobile phones to buy food and beverage at Beans, the school’s coffee shop.

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