The use of mobile banking apps is growing quickly as consumers look for ways to easily access their financial information while on the go, according to a new report from comScore.

Thirty-eight percent of smartphone owners have used their device to make a purchase, according to a study from comScore.

Nearly 13 million mobile users used a mobile banking app in June – up 45 percent from the fourth quarter of 2010, per a new study by comScore.

A new study finds that only one in five smartphone owners access check-in services from their mobile devices.

The Progressive car insurance group is expanding its mobile offerings to meet current customers’ growing demand for information on the go and to engage and attract prospects.

Data reveals that many more shoppers relied on mobile for purchases, convenience and deals on Black Friday, with PayPal seeing a 310 percent increase in mobile shopping that day.

DALLAS – Retailers should not formulate a separate strategy for mobile but rather focus on reaching consumers wherever they want to interact with their brand across all channels.

Due to the economic slowdown, consumers are willing to forgo their favorite brands to cut costs. Mobile represents a new access point for brand engagement.

While actual mobile payments are still nascent, more consumers shopped on Black Friday using their mobile phone than ever before.

Automotive retail giant AutoNation Inc. has launched a mobile Web site to increase its reach and drive additional sales.