Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a memory and processor. The memory stores instructions, which are part of a retail mobile software purchase software application. The instructions, which when executed by the processor cause the portable electronic device to first transmit a search request for an item. The device receives item information including item description and item price and also receives a selection to purchase the item from a purchaser. The retail mobile software creates an order including the selected item and adds other selected items to the order. The retail mobile software application displays payment options for the order and receives a payment option selection for the order including the selected item. The retail mobile software application receives payment confirmation for the order including the selected item and displays receipt options for the order including the selected item.