London, October 22 /PRNewswire/ — poq, a native mobile app platform for retail brands, today announced it has been recognized as a Shopify Certified Technology Partner. Shopify certification is granted only to app partners that meet its standards for quality, security, performance, and support. poq is now listed in the Shopify Technology Partner Directory and the Certified Technology Partner App Store Collection, making it easier for enterprise Shopify merchants to discover and adopt a proven native app platform.
poq has delivered native iOS and Android apps for multiple joint clients, including Ardene, Steve Madden UK, e.l.f. Beauty (global), Horze (pan-European), Mamas & Papas (UK), and ECO. Modern Essentials (Australia, New Zealand, and UK). Based on median data from 21 brands between January 2025 and January 2026, shopper conversion rates on the poq platform are 1.8 times higher than on mobile web.
Jay Johnston, CEO of poq, said: “Shopify’s certification is an independent validation that poq meets Shopify’s high standards for its technology partners. Our customers use their app to build loyalty and drive repeat purchases from their most valuable shoppers. This recognition means more Shopify merchants can launch high-performance native apps with greater confidence on a platform already proven at scale across four continents.”
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European equestrian retailer Horze chose to continue partnering with poq for its native app after migrating to Shopify. Dominik Schlag, Horze’s CFO, said: “After deciding to continue the partnership, I can confidently say this was absolutely the right decision. The poq team’s proactivity, accountability, and dedication throughout the project were truly impressive.”
In the UK, Mamas & Papas uses its poq app to make shopping more convenient for busy parents. Jo Molineux, Digital Director at Mamas & Papas, said: “Our poq app enables customers to shop with us quickly and easily, no matter where they are, driving loyalty and repeat purchases.”
About POQ
Poq is a leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that helps retailers and brands create and maintain engaging, high-performance native mobile apps. The platform focuses on enhancing customer engagement and revenue, delivering seamless integration, powerful personalization, and an improved shopping experience for businesses worldwide. Learn more at poqcommerce.com.
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