News & Media From Will Hernandez

No surprise: Gallup finds mobile wallets low priority for consumers

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Just 13 percent of more than 17,000 consumers surveyed have a digital wallet on their smartphone.

Mobile online retail payments in focus

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Total mobile online retail payments are expected to grow from $75.8 billion to $217.4 billion at a 23 percent compounded annual growth rate between 2014 and…

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Apple Pay gets more 'Wallet'-like with new additions

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Apple has added private-label and loyalty card support to its mobile payment system. The company also has announced that Apple Pay will launch in the UK next…

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What is bitcoin's retail future?

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

While enthusiastic about the virtual currency's future, bitcoin experts sounded a note of caution about retail consumer adoption.

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EMV shift could also shift NFC payments adoption

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

With about six months to go before merchants have to make the switch to POS terminals that accept chip cards, some industry executives are expecting proximity…

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Apple Watch aims to alter payment and shopping experience

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Apple revealed new details about its latest device as the wearable market received a major shot in the arm Monday.

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PayPal Here comes to Windows

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

The partnership between the two companies gives small and medium-sized merchants another option for mobile point-of-sale services as Microsoft positions its…

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Retailers seek to link the mobile and in-store experience for consumers

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Consumer technology preferences are forcing merchants to rethink how they meet expectations.

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Retail customer engagement comes into focus at NRF Big Show

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Panelists discuss the need for merchants to build great experiences in physical enviroments and use mobile to enhance interaction.

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Mobile payments dominate the early holiday shopping season

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Consumers now more than ever are using their smartphones and tablets to shop on Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

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An in-depth look at Apple Pay, and what it means for retailers

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Apple introduces mobile wallet capabilities that combine NFC, Passbook and Touch ID. The company has support from banks, major card issuers and retailers.

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