Indian retailers may be more prepared for mobile commerce

Survey shows that mobile sites and apps are priorities for retailers

Indian retailers may be ahead of other companies when it comes to preparing for the rise of mobile commerce. StoreHippo, a platform that provides retailers with mobile e-commerce websites, has released the results of its latest survey concerning the retail sector and its engagement of the mobile space. The survey found that many retailers believe that mobile sites and applications are extremely important for all businesses. In other countries, retailers are lagging behind in mobile engagement.

Retailers are more likely to succeed if they have mobile websites and applications

The survey shows that 78% of respondents felt that retailers that have mobile websites and mobile apps are more likely to succeed in the changing market. A growing number of consumers are beginning to use their mobile devices to shop for and purchase products, both online and in physical stores. Retailers are beginning to feel pressure to engage the growing mobile audience and this involves the development of a mobile website and, in some cases, mobile applications that support mobile commerce.

2015 may be the year when mobile commerce experiences explosive growth

StoreHippo CEO Rajiv Kumar believes that 2015 will be the year in which mobile commerce comes into its own. Increasing Internet and smartphone penetration is having a major impact on the way consumers shop. Retailers that adapt to changing market trends are more likely to find success among mobile consumers. Those that refuse to become mobile friendly may find it more difficult to compete with other retailers and could face obsolescence in the coming years.

India continues to be a prominent mobile commerce market

India is considered one of the fastest growing mobile markets in the world. More consumers are becoming interested in mobile commerce, which is pressuring retailers to become more mobile-centric in order to connect with a new generation of consumers. India is likely to continue growing as a prominent power in the mobile commerce sector as more companies and consumers become involved in this space.