Shoppers go mobile for home furnishings and décor inspiration again
and again, 67% of Wayfair app users are repeat customers
Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W), one of the world's largest online destinations
for home furnishings and décor, today announced its Apple iOS and
Android mobile apps have surpassed 2 million downloads and the majority
of its mobile app shoppers are repeat customers at more than 67 percent.
Wayfair also revealed strong momentum in the third quarter of 2015 with
35 percent of all orders placed on mobile devices.
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Wayfair.com Mobile App Surpasses 2 Million Downloads
“Wayfair’s commitment to delivering an exceptional shopping experience
means making it more convenient than ever for consumers to shop for home
furnishings and décor,” said Niraj Shah, CEO, co-founder and co-chairman
of Wayfair. “We are excited to see such strong momentum for the Wayfair
app as millions of consumers increasingly turn to our app for all of
their home needs – from everyday purchases to large furniture items.”
Wayfair’s mobile shopping activity points to an upward trend in mobile
traffic with the majority of traffic to Wayfair occurring on phones and
tablets. Phone traffic has been sharply on the rise throughout 2015 as
consumers have been switching from PCs and tablets to the phone.
The Wayfair mobile app is available on iOS and Android phones and
tablets. The app has rolled out significant enhancements in recent
months to create an exceptional mobile shopping experience. iPhone 6s,
iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus users now benefit from Apple
Pay support, which enables convenient and secure purchases with just one
touch, and eliminates the need to re-enter shipping and billing
information, making checkout even quicker and easier.
Consumers who shop via the Wayfair app enjoy a first look at
limited-time deals, including up to 70 percent savings on-the-go on best
sellers, as well as free shipping on orders over $49 at their
fingertips. The app also provides opt-in mobile notifications for
immediate updates on orders as well as upcoming deals on favorite
products. Wayfair mobile shoppers can also create Idea Boards to save
their favorite items as they can scan and save products quickly and
conveniently at any time, no matter where they are.
Top selling products purchased on the app include a variety of bedroom
furnishings and décor. Mobile shoppers are also looking ahead to the New
Year when redecorating and organizing is top of mind, picking up
shelving, area rugs and other décor.
In addition to the Wayfair.com mobile app for iOS and Android, Wayfair
also offers mobile shopping apps for its AllModern and Joss & Main
retail brands. The AllModern app is highlighted as a Stocking Stuffer in
the App Store this week.
To download the Wayfair.com app for iPhone and iPad or Android devices,
visit http://www.wayfair.com/the-wayfair-app.
About Wayfair
Wayfair Inc. offers an extensive selection of home furnishings and décor
across all styles and price points. The Wayfair family of brands
includes:
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Wayfair.com, an online destination for all things home
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Joss & Main, an online flash sales site offering inspiring home design
daily
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AllModern, a go-to online source for modern design
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DwellStudio, a design house for fashion-forward modern furnishings
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Birch Lane, a collection of classic furnishings and timeless home décor
Wayfair is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional
locations in New York, Utah, Kentucky, Ireland, U.K. and Germany.
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