As more consumers use mobile devices, retailers are leveraging mobile applications to offer better service and more integrated shopping experiences. In fact, tablet shipments have increased by 38% in 2013, according to a study of North American retailers, titled: Mobile POS: Hype To Reality. In addition, 28% of respondents plan to adopt mobile POS in some form by the end of 2013. The report, conducted by IHL Group, also noted that the mobile POS market will surpass $2 billion in hardware/software sales during this year. (click for the remainder of the article written by Fatima Lora of Retail Touchpoints)