Ringing up sales on smartphones
Wednesday, November 24, 2010 - 15:30
in Mathematics & Economics
As the holiday season and "Black Friday" approach, consumers will be looking for deals in the still struggling economy. Online shopping has become popular with many customers, and now a new technology enables them to make purchases on their mobile phones. In this Q&A, Gloria Barczak, professor of marketing in the College of Business Administration, looks at the advantages and disadvantages for consumers using these shopping applications.