IoT will spur mobile going forward, reveals study

November 15, 2016

Mobile will continue to grow in North America and a prime factor is the advancement of IoT adoption, specifically machine-to-machine and general digitalization…

Wine marketer taps CardFlight for mobile device sale distribution

November 14, 2016

Traveling Vineyard, which markets wines via in-home tasting events, is deploying CardFlight to provide its distributors the ability to accept mobile device…

5 tips for choosing a mobile POS

Shift4 systems architect Jeremy Fried outlines five key criteria for selecting the best mPOS system.

Tackling EMV: 4 action items to ease the deployment effort

BTM Global President Tom Schoen provides insight on preparing and executing a payment technology migration.

Shopping via virtual reality is Alibaba’s latest payment focus

October 14, 2016

In a quest to capitalize on the emerging virtual reality wave, mega-retailer Alibaba is developing a new payment system that promises to let consumers buy with…

Study: Mobile shopping and purchasing have become the norm worldwide

October 11, 2016

Mobile shopping and purchasing have become the norm across the globe as 75 percent of smartphone and tablet users said they have purchased a product or service…

Kohl's Pay is here

October 10, 2016

And here comes another Pay.

Staples adds Apple Pay to mobile site

October 10, 2016

Staples has announced the availability of Apple Pay on its mobile website, m.staples.com, according to a company press release.

EMV 1 year later: Navigating through the process

The U.S. EMV liability shift will "celebrate" its one-year anniversary on Oct. 1, yet roughly 60 percent of U.S. merchants still cannot accept EMV.

Sophisticated apps proving a win for retailers

September 15, 2016

Putting some effort into the mobile app can pay off, as a new study reveals transaction boosts of more than 50 percent.

Chase signs Best Buy to accept Chase Pay

September 15, 2016

Chase has signed a multiyear agreement for Best Buy to accept Chase Pay in its stores, on BestBuy.com and in the Best Buy app.

Beyond the smartphone: Restaurants and retailers challenged to reach consumers everywhere

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

At the recent CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit, executives discussed how providing the best omnichannel experience should be a top priority.

Dunkin' Donuts, Pita Pit share tips for driving mobile app adoption, use

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Digital gurus at Dunkin' Donuts and Pita Pit offer up real-life insight on mobile app strategy.

Square teams with TouchBistro, Vend users to process payments

August 29, 2016

Square has announced integrations with TouchBistro and Vend to give merchants who use those systems the ability to process payments with Square, according to a…

Wal-Mart Pay doesn't need loyalty and that's ok

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Is a loyalty program really what consumers need to use mobile payments and mobile wallets?

Amazon, Great Clips share advice for developing a best-in-class mobile experience

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

When it comes to creating a best-in-class mobile experience for the retail consumer it’s about testing and learning, adjusting to new form factors and tapping…

Hunter Douglas taps mobile platform to engage customers

August 23, 2016

Custom window fashion maker Hunter Douglas is using a new mobile-optimized platform for sales and consumer engagement via mobile devices and social networks.

Pizza Hut digital leader Baron Concors talks mobile strategy, best practices

Baron Concors, Pizza Hut global chief digital officer, said the “focus on mobile is a focus on customer,” and that retailers must turn their mindset to…

Wal-Mart SVP: Mobile pay exceeding expectations, meeting consumers' needs

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

There are more than a few big reasons Wal-Mart is advancing its mobile retail customer experience and the big one is consumers want a smooth, fast, easy…

5 tidbits from the CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

No matter which way you turn these days, mobile (or mobility) is at the center of most conversations for banks, retailers, restaurants and any other…