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Articles Tagged ‘mobile applications’


Airbnb uses push notifications to drive customer satisfaction

April 30, 2012

Airbnb is using push notifications in its mobile application to help users quickly and easily book a room for their travels.


Smart mobile apps for tomorrow’s mobile consumer

April 30, 2012

When we consider the amount of consumer opportunities on the mobile Web today, another missing feature for mobile shopping is the lack of good advice available to the consumer.

Kodak aims to monetize mobile photo sharing app

April 23, 2012

Kodak is letting consumers order prints and pick them up the same day at Target and CVS stores nationwide via a new mobile application.

Pizza Hut, Boston Market embrace loyalty app to reward customers

April 18, 2012

Fast food chains Pizza Hut and Boston Market are enhancing their loyalty strategies by giving customers a way to scan 2D bar codes for a chance to win a prize.

Home Depot takes tablet-first strategy with design lookbook

April 17, 2012

When Home Depot wanted to create a digital style guide for do-it-yourself home remodelers, the retailer decided on an iPad-first strategy because of the device’s ability to provide engaging content and product experiences that can help drive sales.

Amazon enables in-app purchasing to attract developers to Appstore

April 11, 2012

The Amazon Appstore is making it easier for developers to monetize their applications for Kindle Fire tablets and other Android devices via a new in-app purchasing service.

GNC redesigns iPhone, Android app to enhance mobile shopping experience

April 10, 2012

Specialty health and wellness retailer GNC has upgraded its iPhone and Android applications to create a better mobile experience for its tech-savvy consumers.

MyPhoneApp Store takes bricks-and-mortar approach to selling mobile apps

March 16, 2012

National smart device repair chain myPhoneMD has opened a bricks-and-mortar application store in New Orleans to let smartphone owners test and play with some of the most popular mobile apps before they buy them.

Amazon’s mobile site has highest reach among retailers: Nielsen

March 14, 2012

Amazon is the most popular mobile retail site, reaching between 15 percent and 20 percent of smartphone owners during the holidays, according to a new report from Nielsen.

Valpak offers deals, personalized features via redesigned apps

February 29, 2012

Valpak is helping busy consumers save money while they shop with two redesigned applications that now include deals and personalized features.