QR codes get a new life as COVID-19 recovery spurs contactless payments

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

The rapid demand for safe, contactless merchant payments has led to renewed interest in QR codes, a payment technology that historically dominated Asian…

Demand for real-time payments rises amid COVID-19 pressure

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

The economic fallout of COVID-19 is increasing demand for real-time payments as retail revenue sources are drying up and consumers and businesses face…

Coronavirus outbreak raising questions about digital payments, cash

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

The coronavirus pandemic is raising a number of concerns about whether consumers would shift toward digital payments amid concerns about cash handling and…

Amazon's Q4 a big earnings win thanks to Prime, grocery and same-day delivery

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

January 30, 2020

Amazon.com Inc. reported a better-than-expected profit in the fourth quarter, as new customers continued to sign up with its Prime program, grocery delivery…

PayPal shares fall after acquisitions squeeze earnings outlook

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

PayPal shares fell Thursday after the company warned that a slew of recent acquisitions would put a slight dent in near-term forecasts. The payments firm has…

PayPal acquiring digital shopping, rewards platform for $4B

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

PayPal agreed to buy the online shopping and rewards platform in a bid to extend its services to help drive more personalized traffic towards its thousands of…

Cyber Monday reveals mobile driving ecommerce train

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

December 5, 2019

A record holiday shopping performance on Cyber Monday was driven by heavy use of mobile by retailers looking to take advantage of the short holiday season.

Are mobile payments on the verge of a breakthrough?

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

Despite years of hype and expectations that failed to materialize, U.S. mobile payment adoption may be close to a breakthrough as issuers transition to…

San Francisco board oks ban on cashless retail

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

San Francisco is the latest municipality to ban cashless retail as vulnerable populations demand equal access to shopping and dining services.

French retailer tests the limits of cashless retail with US store

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

Sporting goods retailer Decathlon is testing the limits of cashless retail with technology firm NewStore, which developed an iPhone-based ominichannel platform…

Amazon Go no-cash reversal seen as response to legislative pushback

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

Amazon decision to reverse course on its cashierless Amazon Go stores is being seen as a response to economic and political push back given potential…

Holiday shoppers embracing mobile big time

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

Data from Adobe Analytics shows mobile shopping reached new heights during a record Cyber Monday

Cyber crime poses big risk to mobile holiday shopping

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

Security experts and retailers are increasingly focused on protecting the consumer's mobile shopping experience and payment platforms to ensure safe…

Black Friday mobile shoppers set single-day record

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

November 26, 2018

Consumers relied on their smartphones to find the best deals on Black Friday.