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An online payment services provider eBillme has partnered with TheFind.com to add more discounts, deals and selection to its listings. Now products that are available for purchase using eBillme for checkout will be added to TheFind’s online shopping search engine bringing new deals and discounts to shoppers who spend with cash.

According to a new survey, conducted by Motorola, over 50% of holiday shoppers from 11 countries used their mobile phones for in-store activities such as comparison shopping, getting peer feedback, product information and coupons.

Thus, the research found 64% of youth aged between 18 and 34, GenY shoppers used their mobile phones for in-store shopping-related activities during the holiday season. Moreover, all surveyed age-segments cited interest in next-generation retail technologies to make better-informed decisions.

 Last October, the world's biggest retailer cut its prices and began selling 10 popular toys for $10 each in its U.S. Walmart stores to win sales from early bargain hunting holiday shoppers.

This year, the retailer has ramped up the program and is offering more than 100 toys, including Barbie dolls and board games, for $10 each, throughout the Christmas shopping season.