HENDERSON, Nev.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Zappos.com, a leading destination in online apparel and footwear sales, has announced the launch of Zappos’ first Mobile shopping application for the iPad. Within the first week of the launch, the Zappos Mobile app garnered nearly 10,000 downloads, putting the app in the Top Ten iPad apps at the Apple iTunes Store. The FREE Zappos Mobile app allows users to quickly search, shop, read reviews and make purchases on Zappos.com. Zappos shoppers can now get the famous Zappos service they have come to expect—24/7—while on the go.
“There is a secret, fun surprise for people that shake their iPads in just the right way after launching the app that we think Zappos customers are going to love.”
The Zappos Mobile app was designed specifically as a simple shopping experience making use of the iPad’s unique functions (gestures, rotational screens, pinch zoom, etc.) and works in both portrait and landscape layouts, without dropping any functionality or features. All purchases are routed through Zappos.com’s secure servers just as they are on the web.
Zappos iPad app product page
“The goal of the Zappos Mobile App was to deliver a simple shopping experience on the coolest device on the street in eons,” said Ian Klassen, Zappos Mobile Program Manager. “The Zappos Mobile App does its darndest to deliver the same WOW service that Zappos.com is known for, in a fun, convenient and innovative way.”
Adds Zappos.com CEO, Tony Hsieh, “There is a secret, fun surprise for people that shake their iPads in just the right way after launching the app that we think Zappos customers are going to love.”
With the Zappos app for iPad, customers can shop by categories including: Shoes, Clothing, Beauty, Bags & Handbags, Accessories, Housewares, New Products and Gift Cards. Zappos.com customers also have full access to their existing account information including stored payment types, shipping addresses, favorites and order history.
The new Zappos app for iPad is great for:
- Buying new items while waiting for an appointment, instead of reading magazines from 1998.
- Shopping for the huge selection of products available from Zappos.com.
- Purchasing gifts you forgot to buy on time and know they’ll get there in a time window that makes you think we’re super-human.
- Browsing product images and reading customer reviews while on the bus or train, or in any situation you don’t want to be talked to by strangers.
- People that like cats
- People that like people that like cats
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To download the Zappos app for iPad, visit the Apple iTunes store.
About Zappos.com
Established in 1999, Zappos.com, operated by Zappos Development, Inc., has quickly become the leading destination in online apparel and footwear sales by striving to provide shoppers with the best possible service and selection. The Zappos Family has gross merchandise sales exceeding $1 billion annually. Zappos.com currently showcases millions of products from over 1000 clothing and shoe brands. Zappos.com, Inc. was recognized in 2009 and 2010 by FORTUNE MAGAZINE as one of the “100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR”. More information about the customer service philosophy, unique culture, and job openings can be found at http://about.zappos.com. More information about Zappos Insights, Inc. and its business membership program can be found at http://www.zapposinsights.com.
