Mobile commerce is ramping up to be the undisputed star in the mobile ecosystem, with consumer adoption forcing retailers to switch gears and adapt to the new reality. Here are best-practice tips to navigate that world.
1. Have a transaction –enabled mobile store. Half-measures will not work. In a year’s time, when one out of two subscribers nationwide will have Web-enabled smartphones, they will expect the same experience on mobile as they do on traditional sites and in-store.
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