A good work-life balance is key when you're a retail business owner. Find out which apps are helping retailers with that goal.
September 30, 2015
Amazon, Home Depot, Kohls, myCVS, Target, Houzz and ZARA are among the 22 apps that today’s retailers claim they can’t live without.
Yes, you read that correct. The list, created by Shop.org, also includes Chipotle (cited for easy online ordering), Kroger and Starbucks, according to a National Retail Federation report, which also provides additional app choices for structuring a better work-life balance.
Here’s what retailers expressed about the most important apps used in their workday and personal life:
Amazon, for its integration of customer reviews and filters for easy shopping.
Chipotle, for easy online order and pickup.
The Home Depot, for the functionality of viewing product inventory and in-store location.
Houzz, for the amazing user experience of scrap-booking home design and remodeling ideas, finding contractors and shopping products.
Kohl’s, for keeping track of savings and a faster in-store checkout.
Kroger, for its integration of electronic coupons, shared grocery list functionality and the ability to look up deals with ease.
myCVS, for the ability to scan or tap to order prescriptions any day, anytime, and pick up in-store.
Starbucks, an app that set the bar for mobile-driven loyalty programs.
Target, for the suite of apps that covers simple shopping, bargain hunting and pharmacy order and pick-up.
ZARA, for its eye-catching imagery, apparel and seamless searchability.
