Sprint offers retail GPS service

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. and NEW YORK Sprint and GPShopper have partnered to launch Slifter, the first mobile local product search application that employs GPS technology to find products at neighboring retail locations.

Sprint and GPShopper have partnered to launch Slifter, the first mobile local product search application that employs GPS technology to find products at neighboring retail locations.

According to the company's, Slifter works by enabling customers to enter a keyword, product name, model number or UPC code into their phones to search for product availability, price and promotional information. Sprint customers can now search for more than 85 million products available at more than 30,000 retail stores across the country.

"Sprint's industry-leading GPS applications make everyday tasks like shopping easier for our customers by providing relevant information when and where they need it," said George Ranallo, director of wireless data applications for Sprint. "With Slifter from GPShopper, Sprint customers can use their phones to find the closest retailer to purchase a desired item, without needing to check a phone book, Internet listing or map."