Report: Walmart tests mobile shopping app

In its latest move to gain a competitive edge on Amazon, Walmart expanded availability of its Scan and Go app.



Already a staple at Sam’s Clubs nationwide, Walmart launched its free Scan and Go app for Android users, reported Forbes.



The app allows shoppers to scan merchandise bar-codes to add merchan-dise to their shopping carts, and then pay for orders directly from their phone — completely bypassing the checkout lane. Google Play reported that the app can be used in three locations.



The app, which is already available for iPhone users, allows Walmart to target a broader customer base, Forbes said.



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