SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Overstock's (NASDAQ: OSTK) Android app boasts a 4+ out of 5 user rating, includes Google Wallet checkout, allowing shoppers to check out quickly with the press of a button, and alerts shoppers to daily flash sales. The App's user-friendly functionality has earned it the top ranking in the Google Play Store's Editors' Choice.
"More than half of shoppers are visiting our website and apps through mobile devices," states Overstock CEO Patrick M. Byrne. "It is more important now than ever to provide consumers with a quick and intuitive mobile shopping experience. We are proud of the work we put into both our Android and iOS apps and proud to see that work recognized."
Overstock's Android app was also awarded the Best Mobile Retail Application Award by the Web Marketing Association in 2013, and Byrne said the app's user base is growing by 50 percent year-over-year.
About Overstock.com
Overstock.com (NASDAQ: OSTK) is a discount online shopping retailer based in Salt Lake City, Utah that sells a broad range of products including furniture, rugs, bedding, electronics, clothing, jewelry and cars. Worldstock.com, a fair trade department dedicated to selling artisan-crafted products from around the world offers additional unique items. Main Street Revolution supports small businesses across the United States by providing them a national customer base. The Nielsen State of the Media: Consumer Usage Report placed Overstock among the top five most visited mass merchandiser websites in 2011. The NRF Foundation/American Express 2011 Customer Choice Awards ranked Overstock #4 in customer service among all U.S. retailers. Overstock sells internationally under the name O.co. Overstock Shopping (http://www.overstock.com and http://www.o.co) regularly posts information about the company and other related matters under Investor Relations on its website.
Overstock.com®, O.co®, Worldstock Fair Trade® and Club O Rewards® are registered trademarks of Overstock.com, Inc. O.info™, Club O™, Club O Dollars™ and Your Savings Engine™ are trademarks of Overstock.com, Inc.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, all statements not regarding historical fact. Additional information regarding factors that could materially affect results and the accuracy of the forward-looking statements contained herein may be found in the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, which was filed with the SEC on July 29, 2014, and any subsequent filings with the SEC.
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