Shopkick - Rewards and Deals

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Between the unruly crowds, the long lines, and your lingering Thanksgiving food coma, shopping on Black Friday can be a major hassle. But the lure of a good deal is strong, which is why Black Friday remains one of the biggest shopping days of the year....

Are you member of "Generation Procrastination"? If your savings account and retirement plan are gathering virtual cobwebs, you probably are. A recent retirement study by Scottrade suggests that Gen Y is getting way behind on its savings. The recession, mounting student debt and freelance or part-time jobs offering few employee benefits may be to blame for what one Scottrade spokesperson called that generation's laissez-faire attitude toward personal finances.

Shopkick, the iOS and Android app that lets users search for products, find out where they are sold, and then automatically get checked in at retail locations for discounts to buy them in stores, is making another move today that widens its remit beyond simply driving more bricks-and-mortar business. The startup is launching in-app purchases, starting with 30 major stores that were already a part…

Shopping app shopkick, now 4 million users strong, made some big waves when it first opened for business in 2010. With its combination of in-store hardware and user-friendly mobile app that pinged customers with deals when they walked into a participating merchant, it looked like one crucial part of the mobile commerce puzzle — actually getting people to use their phones to get deals on goods…

When Shopkick released its first mobile application, its creators built features based on what they thought users would like, co-founder and CEO Cyr…

Want to shop smarter? Shop with your smartphone. You're likely already aware that your smartphone can help compare prices and review items you're shopping for in stores....

On the heels of Target’s nationwide rollout, American Eagle Outfitters announced Wednesday that it will begin offering Shopkick rewards at its…

Today's consumer culture faces constant temptation and visual stimulation. Therefore, it's important to stay efficient and savvy when it comes to shopping. Whether you're...

Mobile devices accounted for 14.3% of all online Black Friday traffic in 2011. It's clear that smartphone and tablet holiday shopping is making a huge consumer impact. If...