As retailers compete for customers both online and in-stores, BRP’s report highlights the importance of building a mobile presence in tandem with a physical one, rather as separate endeavors. “A retailer’s mobile capabilities can be a major driver for where a consumer chooses to shop,” Marty Whitmore, senior vice president and practice lead at BRP, said in a statement. “With 67% of consumers choosing a store based on the availability of mobile coupons and 64% choosing a store based on product information availability via a mobile device, these are essential mobile capabilities for retailers.”
