Apptentive Study Finds Accelerating Value in Retail Apps With Arrival of The Mobile Shopper
Seattle, WA (PRWEB) August 06, 2015 -- Apptentive, the mobile customer communication solution for enterprise apps, is pleased to announce the release of its newest research report, The Mobile Shopper Is Here: 88% of Survey Respondents Use Retail Mobile Apps.
The introduction of mobile apps has enhanced and complicated the shopping experience for both the customer and the company, and many retailers are still learning how integrating customer-facing apps can improve their existing strategies. Apptentive works with some of the largest retailers in the world, and understanding industry trends in mobile app usage behavior is imperative. The report provides a fresh look into how consumers are using retail mobile apps, how often, and what it means for retailers.
Key findings:
<> 88% of respondents use retail mobile apps
<> 71% of respondents who use retail mobile apps have used them to browse then purchase in-store at least once in the last month
<> 74% of respondents who use retail mobile apps plan to use them to do at least some of their holiday shopping this year
<> 51% of respondents who use retail mobile apps use an app while shopping in-store
“Mobile app success can’t be measured solely in terms of how much revenue it’s generating via in-app purchases,” said Robi Ganguly, CEO and co-founder at Apptentive. “The sheer volume of shoppers using retail mobile apps to help make their in-store buying decisions (71% of those that use retail apps) points to the value apps are providing customers and retailers. Retailers who invest in high-quality mobile apps will reap the benefits”
The full report is available for free download here.
About Apptentive
Apptentive is the leading enterprise SaaS platform for mobile customer communications. The company's in-app messages, surveys, and intelligent rating prompts empower brands to build meaningful relationships with their customers, wherever they may be. Integrated into mobile apps including Allrecipes, Concur, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Overstock, and Urbanspoon, Apptentive's software makes it easy for any company with a mobile app to grow retention, boost app store ratings, drive downloads, and earn customer loyalty. Apptentive powers millions of customer conversations every month. The company is based in Seattle, Washington.
Marissa Smith, Apptentive, http://www.apptentive.com, +1 8106181430, [email protected]
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