US retailer Five Below taps poq technology platform for launch of new native iOS and Android mobile apps
poq has announced the launch of new native iOS and Android mobile apps for Five Below. Tiffany D’Amato, Vice President of Digital, Five Below, comments: “Our customers live on their phones, and these apps give them a faster, more engaging way to experience everything they love about Five Below.”
“Partnering with poq allowed us to bring that vision to life quickly and effectively, with a truly native experience built for our shoppers. We’re confident these apps will drive stronger customer engagement and long-term growth for the brand.”
Helen Slaven, Chief Revenue Officer at poq, says: “Five Below is exactly the kind of brand app commerce was made for, with a huge, engaged customer base and a shopping experience built on discovery. We are thrilled to partner with them to turn mobile into an owned channel that retains customers, grows lifetime value and scales with the business.”
A built-in price scanner lets shoppers scan an item in store and check its price and details on the spot, while personalised search helps customers explore the various products Five Below has to offer. Store aware features surface the nearest store and stock availability and push notifications, keep customers close to new arrivals and seasonal drops. The apps are built on poq’s platform and integrated with the Five Below commercetools commerce stack.
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Mobile retail will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.
The awards, which celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world, have now closed for entries. Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.
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