Kagan: Is Amazon Pay a trojan horse digital wallet to retailers?

by Jeff KAGAN — Wireless Analyst, Telecom Industry Analyst

Jeff Kagan explains why he believes Amazon Pay could have a successful future as a payment method in the retail world, even though these retailers are arch…

H&M Home debuts voice-enabled shopping, mobile payment via Google Assistant

December 18, 2018

H&M Home has launched a holiday gift guide partnership with Google that uses Google Assistant voice technology to allow ordering on mobile phones and…

Cash, credit still retail consumer favorite payment choice

December 18, 2018

A majority of U.S. consumers (89 percent) still prefer paying with cash, credit card or debit card and only 8 percent of respondents prefer mobile payment.

Amazon cashierless store may take flight in airports

December 7, 2018

The Amazon Go cashierless store concept may be moving into airports as the powerhouse omnichannel retailer is reportedly evaluating airport location options.

Amazon testing automated checkout in bigger retail stores

December 3, 2018

Amazon is testing its automated checkout technology for larger stores in Seattle, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. The company has used the…

7-Eleven taps Citcon to offer Chinese payment options in Canada

November 26, 2018

7-Eleven Inc. is partnering with cross-border payment firm Citcon to start accepting Chinese mobile payment platforms WeChat Pay and Alipay at 35 Canadian…

Report: Amazon wants Amazon Pay to be next Apple Pay

November 23, 2018

Visa, Chase prepping contactless payments

November 23, 2018

JP Morgan Chase and Visa are rolling out contactless payments to millions of the bank's cardholders starting later this year, including debit, credit and…

Instacart expands mobile app grocery pickup, delivery

November 7, 2018

Instacart is expanding its mobile app Instacart Pickup grocery pickup and delivery service to retailers nationwide, according to a company release.

Banks banking on Garmin contactless pay feature

November 6, 2018

Several top European banks, including KBC Bank and Insurance in Belgium, Rabobank and ABN Amro in the Netherlands and BNL Gruppo BNP in Italy, will begin…

7-Eleven pilots mobile payment app

November 5, 2018

Convenience store giant 7-Eleven is testing a mobile app called Scan & Pay that allows customers to skip the line and pay for purchases with the 7-Eleven…

Walmart partners with PayActiv on early cash access

October 30, 2018

Walmart is partnering with PayActiv to let member employees using the financial wellness app access earned funds from their paychecks at any of the retailer's…

Sam's Club concept store will be test bed for mobile-first customer experience

October 29, 2018

Mastercard to make signature optional in the store, on the card

October 24, 2018

Cardholder signatures on Mastercard purchases will be optional come next April, on both on the card and purchase receipts.

Choice Market plugs mobile pay, checkout into app

October 22, 2018

Denver-based Choice Market is building a convenience store with the product selection of a natural grocery and fast casual restaurant, according to a press…

What to consider when it comes to the retail payment experience

Zavida Mangaru, executive vice president of product strategy and innovation, North American Bancard, offers up insight on why the payment experience (and the…

C-store chain partners with NCR on mobile payments

October 19, 2018

NCR Corp. has announced that Enmarket Convenience Stores will introduce the NCR Mobile Payments solution for fuel retailers across its locations in the coming…

Verra Mobility debuts 'pay-as-you-go' toll-paying app

October 18, 2018

Tech-enabled smart transportation provider, Verra Mobility, has launched a nationwide, "pay-as-you-go" tolling service called Peasy that gives customers a way…

Report shows strong consumer demand for digital payments

October 17, 2018

Digital payments are experiencing a boom, according to the World Payments Report 2018 launched today by Capgemini and BNP Paribas.

BofA debuts mobile banking capabilities

October 16, 2018

Bank of America has introduced a new feature that enables customers to move easily between the Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Merrill Edge and U.S. Trust…