US Bank takes mobile payments to the skies

November 10, 2015

MSA Pay, which went live this week, is the first mobile payment app in the general aviation space designed specifically for the ordering, payment and…

Why consumers are driving the retail mobile experience

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Executives at Money 20/20 conference discussed the importance of user feedback when developing and tweaking products and services.

Suretap adds loyalty to mobile wallet system in Canada

November 6, 2015

Users can store loyalty information from more than 100 global loyalty rewards programs.

7 questions to ask in choosing a mobile payments solution

The unprecedented evolution of the payments space can be intimidating to any business but it's not an insurmountable challenge.

Walgreens first to integrate rewards into Apple Pay

November 5, 2015

Walgreens has more than 85 million active Balance Rewards members.

Why mobile payments matter to EMV compliance

by Tal Nathanel — Co-Founder and U.S. CEO, MyCheck

Many merchants have been hesitant about mobile payments, but with the EMV compliance mandate at our doorstep in the U.S., the time for business owners to put…

Retailers: Tech is big hurdle in advancing business, driving forward

October 26, 2015

Old cranky point-of-sale systems are a big obstacle in driving the retail business forward, but a new system isn't the silver bullet, retailers acknowledge in…

Capital One adds NFC mobile payments to Android app

October 16, 2015

The bank said it used Mastercard's Digital Enablement Service to add the feature.

Revention releases secure EMV payment solution

October 16, 2015

Revention, which provides point-of-sale solutions to the hospitality industry, announced the release of its new EMV Secure Payment software solution.

Fujifilm, Provision Interactive collaborate on 3D Savings Center kiosks

October 13, 2015

Fujifilm and Provision Interactive are teaming up to deploy Provision 3D Savings Center kiosks and network across the country.

The mobile shift is now for companies, software developers

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

We're long past the point where companies and software developers are in the middle of a shift to a mobile-only mindset. We’re already there and any company…

Jet jettisons membership fee citing bigger than expected sales

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Jet.com drops membership fee just as initial free three-month subscription time frame comes to a close.

Study: Consumer loyalty is a pretty fickle thing

October 2, 2015

Consumers will jump ship for better security, convenient payment options and alluring discounts.

Brace yourselves: EMV is here

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

The liability shift hits Oct. 1, but there's still a lot of work to be done to get consumers and merchants ready for a new payments environment.

Kohl’s propels omnichannel, digital strategy to make shopping easier than ever

September 29, 2015

Kohl’s is launching a slew of omnichannel and digital strategies aimed at making shopping online and at its brick-and-mortar location easier than ever.

ShopKeep acquires iPad and iPhone POS system provider

September 22, 2015

Ambur provides a feature-rich set of options specifically designed for full-service, quick-service and fast casual restaurants, as well as bars and food trucks.

Securing the retail experience: Tips to avoid the disastrous data breach

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Shoppers love convenience, but as one security expert relates, convenience should never be viewed as more important than data and transaction security.

Mobile Wallets 101

This report provides an introduction to mobile wallets, and explains why they should accept mobile proximity/point-of-sale payments through their own mobile…

Consumers want convenient, flexible, and simple ways to pay

Retailers who make the purchase process slow, arduous and inconvenient aren't going to score big with consumers in the near future.

How loyalty programs can drive retailers, customers to embrace mobile payments

by Tal Nathanel — Co-Founder and U.S. CEO, MyCheck

The point of sale is a valuable moment to boost a consumer's experience. If managed right it can also be a huge loyalty-boosting event.