More than 1 billion people now own smartphones, and that means that mobile commerce is exploding like never before.
We've selected 11 apps that have potential to drastically change the way people shop. Some help shoppers scout out the best deals, while others create platforms for buying and selling.
All of the apps have the potential to disrupt the retail industry.
Grocery iQ reinvents the grocery list with modern perks.
As long as you don't lose your phone, you won't lose your grocery list with Grocery iQ. The app syncs coupons and organizes the list by category for efficient shopping. Users can sync multiple devices to the app, leaving no room to forget items during errand-running.
PoachIt ensures you get a good deal.
PoachIt founder Gidi Fisher created the app to resolve what he described as a broken search process — many of the coupon codes he found no longer worked. The free application also notifies users when items they search for online go on sale.
Shopkick helps users survive Black Friday.
Shopkick users are part of a rewards program in which they rack up points called "kicks" by visiting participating locations. Credit cards can also be linked to the app to rack up more "kicks" that can be redeemed toward items ranging from a latte to a new designer purse.
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