Lord & Taylor is using push notifications to send out coupons to passersby in a new promotion that combines location technology, gamification and coupons.
Shoppers with the third party app SnipSnap will receive a push notification when they come within 500 meters of a Lord & Taylor store. Those who visit the location will be given a digital version of a scratch off coupon good for 15 percent to 25 percent off a purchase. A mobile coupon code will be redeemable in-store, according to Mobile Commerce Daily.
“The goal of the effort is to better understand excitement through ‘gamification’ and excitement through mobile couponing,” said Ryan Craver, SVP of corporate strategy for the department stores group at The Hudson’s Bay Co., Lord & Taylor’s parent company. “Mobile couponing allows us to provide our most relevant coupons in the pocket of each customer at any point in time. Our goal is to make the coupon available whenever, wherever and however the customer wants to access.”
Lord & Taylor has been actively developing mobile marketing programs and engaging with shoppers on mobile platforms. “Mobile plays a major role in all areas of our business,” Craver told Mobile Commerce Daily. “With mobile consuming such a large percentage of our customers’ eye share, we must provide compelling mobile experiences. We will continue to work with various couponing, geotargeting, affiliate apps to ensure we provide our customers with a consistent and enjoyable experience across all major mobile apps.”
Read more: Lord & Taylor pushes mystery coupons to mobile phones – FierceMobileRetail http://www.fierceretail.com/mobileretail/story/lord-taylor-pushes-mystery-coupons-mobile-phones/2014-04-29#ixzz33AGJj4qY
Subscribe at FierceMobileRetail