Shoppers check store inventory by SMS

Shopping helper NearbyNow just began offering shoppers at three malls in California and one in Arizona a chance to check merchandise availability at most of the malls' stores by sending text messages from their cell phones.

A similar service called Slifter, from GPShopper, focuses on the availability of electronics and toys at big chains, like Best Buy and Staples.

Other companies, including Google, are building networks to help shoppers figure out what's at local stores before they get there. [via MediaPostPublications]

emily | 5:12 PM | New SMS Services |
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