Target is reportedly working on its own mobile wallet, borrowing a page from Walmart as the need to address consumers? growing demand for smartphone services takes on greater urgency.

Expedia is focusing on serving its customers mobile-exclusive deals and making sure they are fully informed on how to save more through its app, with its latest update offering in-app messaging for discount walkthroughs.

British department store House of Fraser saw a 20 percent higher average value for application orders from shoppers who scanned the retailer?s shoppable windows on Black Friday compared to the average app order that day.