Apple App Store gets Shopping category

It has been a bit tough for mobile shopping apps to be spotted on Apple’s App Store because these apps were previously located in the Lifestyle section of the store. Thankfully, Apple is giving them their own space with the new Shopping category—just in time for holiday shopping season. This doesn’t just help reduce a number of apps in the Lifestyle section, it also helps put the spotlight on apps that support Apple Pay, the company’s mobile payments technology. But this section won’t be limited to shopping apps, it also houses apps that will help you find apps that specialize in deals, latest trends, price checks, as well as product reviews.

To celebrate the new section, Apple also launched new featured collections such as “Save While You Shop” for deals and discounts, “Shop for Everything” with a variety of themes like “Chic,” “Rugged,” “Play Dates,” etc.

Source: TechCrunch

Yorkdale Shopping Centre brings pop-up shops and messaging concierge service

For the first time, Yorkdale Shopping Centre is becoming host to some Canadian retailers and first-to-Canada brands with pop-up shops. These are coming just in time for the holiday shopping period. Some of the local brands making its way to the shopping destination include artisan retail concept store BRIKA, gourmet foods brand Nutra-Fruit Cranberry, curiosities and clothing store Drake General Store, and apparel brand Kit and Ace. Jewelry brand ALEX AND ANI will be making its way to Canada for the first time on December 5th at Yorkdale. Same goes for the first North American location of Jamie Oliver’s Jamie’s Italian restaurant.

Aside from offering these brands, Yorkdale is also introducing a new guest services messaging concierge. There will be guest services teams starting November 1^st that you can contact via text or online messaging during regular shopping hours. One of the first of its kind, the Kipsu Messaging service is designed to make both shopping and parking easier for guests.

Nike outs Tech Book shopping app

Itching to shop for some Nike gear? The sports brand just unveiled a new shopping app for both Android and iOS. The Tech Book showcases the company’s latest offerings, like the Tech Pack and SneakerBoot collections, and some exclusive features on some of the world’s top athletes. Mobile users can now shop browse through Nike’s catalogue and shop right through the app.

Source: Droid Life | Download: Google Play Store (Free) + Apple App Store (Free)

Amazon.ca showcases range of products and holiday gift ideas

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

It is never to early to consider your holiday shopping list. That's why Amazon.ca set up a showcase in downtown Toronto today to highlight various products available to Amazon.ca shoppers.

The online retailer has expanded its range of products in Canada. Most people shop for electronics, books, movies and gifts on Amazon.ca but there's a wide range of baby and children's products, travel accessories, kitchen and home appliances and gadgets as well as clothing and shoes.

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