The shopkick app lets users earn “kicks” or points toward purchases just for walking in stores as well as for browsing or interacting with products within. Shopkick has also partnered with other large retailers including American Eagle Outfitters, Macy’s and Target. In the last year, it has attracted 1.5 million users, and has raised $20 million in funding to date from backers including Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.
Earlier this week, the company announced a deal with the CW television network that will allow shopkick users to get special discounts and rewards from advertisers while they watch their commercials.