3/29/2013 - The lower-ranked apps included discount retailer Meijer, Kohl's and grocery store chain Giant Eagle. Michael's, Bed Bath & Beyond, Burger King and Harris Tweeter also received low scores.

3/26/2013 - Females have a tendency to rely on their cell phones for searching for bargains while shopping outside the home, talking with pals and browsing comparable items sold at a cheaper price. Males were likely to read product reviews and check out out a retailer's Web site.

3/18/2013 - Ads on Facebook are now incorporated into a user's news feed. This ensures that the banners look and feel more natural than when they are posted on the right side of a person's computer screen.