London, October 22nd / PRNewswire / -- Native mobile application platform for retail brands, poq, announced today that it has been recognized as a certified technology partner of Shopify. The certification of Shopify is only granted to application partners that meet its standards for quality, security, performance, and support. poq is now listed on Shopify Technology Partner Directory as well as Certified Technology Partner App Store Collection, which will make it easier for enterprise-level Shopify merchants to find and adopt verified native application platforms.

poq has provided native iOS and Android applications for multiple joint customers, including Ardene, Steve Madden UK, e.l.f, Beauty (global), Horze (Pan-European), Mamas & Papas (UK), as well as ECO and Modern Essentials (Australia, New Zealand, and UK). According to median data from 21 brands between January 2025 and January 2026, on the poq platform, the conversion rate for shoppers is 1.8 times that of mobile web pages.

poq CEO Jay Johnston stated: "The certification of Shopify is an independent verification that poq meets the high standards set by Shopify as its technical partner. Our customers utilize their applications to build loyalty and drive repeat purchases from the most valuable shoppers. This recognition means that more Shopify merchants can launch high-performance native applications with greater confidence on a platform that has already been extensively verified across four continents."

Achievements of the Shopify brand

After migrating to Shopify, the European equestrian retail company Horze chose to continue collaborating with poq on its native application. Dominik Schlag, the Chief Financial Officer of Horze, stated, "After deciding to continue the collaboration, I can say with confidence that this is definitely the right decision. The enthusiasm, sense of responsibility, and level of commitment shown by the team throughout the project are truly impressive."

In the UK, Mamas and Papas use their poq app to make it more convenient for busy parents to shop. Mamas and Papas, the Digital Director Jo Molineux, stated: "Our poq app allows customers to shop with us quickly and easily no matter where they are, and it also promotes loyalty and repeat purchases."

About poq

poq is a leading Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that helps retailers and brands create and maintain attractive, high-performance native mobile applications. The platform focuses on enhancing customer engagement and revenue, providing global enterprises with seamless integration, powerful personalization, and a better shopping experience. For more information, please visit poqcommerce.com.

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