CONNECT: The current state of mobile wallets and mobile ordering

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

A recent panel at Networld Media Group's CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit attempted to clarify today’s mobile payments market, which is becoming an…

Digital wallets: How merchants can tap mobile platforms to draw in shoppers

Can mobile wallets help customers and merchants? Yes, but just going 'mobile' is half the equation.

NRA releases mobile payments guide for restaurateurs

August 13, 2015

The 'guide will provide a roadmap' for restaurant owners and operators interested in implementing mobile payments into their business, NRA official says.

Mobile consumers tap different online sites for different needs

August 12, 2015

Mobile shoppers have different sites for product research and product pricing, and loyalty plays a part in mobile buying.

Rite Aid decides to support Apple Pay, Android Pay

August 11, 2015

The pharmacy chain is the latest MCX member to to announce support for NFC-based mobile payment systems.

Anti-fraud chip technology not top of mind for business owners

August 7, 2015

New report reveals just about one third of business owners are ready for EMV cards.

There's still time to hit CONNECT 2015: An industry event not to miss

August 6, 2015

Don't miss an opportunity to hear from experts, retail and restaurant leaders on everything from mobile payment to technology innovation.

Visa tests new mobile wallet service in India

August 6, 2015

Starting in September, mVisa will be available to 20,000 merchants in the greater Bangalore region.

Mobile POS market expected to increase 400 pct. by 2019

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

If you're overwhelmed by the amount of choices in the current mobile point-of-sale market, prepare to feel that way for the next four years because this sector…

Mobile payment gains ground but cash, debit cards still rule the register

July 30, 2015

Retail payment remains a mix of options as consumers focus on convenience, reveals new study.

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.

Study: It's a mobile, mobile, mobile retailing world

July 24, 2015

New report reveals mobile apps generate almost 50 percent of mobile transactions for some of the biggest e-commerce players.

First Data buys Transaction Wireless to bolster digital gift card platform

July 17, 2015

First Data Corporation hopes to bolster its prepaid gift card solution by buying digital gift card pioneer Transaction Wireless, a San Diego-based enterprise…

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…

How to avoid potential handcuffs lurking in the credit card transaction

Plastic holders can make purchases easier, faster, and usually in greater quantities than they would if they were paying with paper. This makes transacting…

Sionic Mobile updates loyalty app

July 8, 2015

The latest version of the app has new features and functionality, including an interactive user interface, a two-tap checkout process and instant, real-time…

Back to School: 8 tips for enhancing mobile customer experience

In Part 2 of our Back-to-School series, an expert offers tips on enticing the mobile shopper and ensuring the mobile retail experience is rewarding for the…

Men are from Mars, women from Venus in the retail shopping environment

July 8, 2015

When it comes to retail shopping men and women have very distinct behaviors, both in the brick and mortar environment and online, and retailers need to tune…

MobiKwik expands retailer network in India for mobile payments

July 6, 2015

India-based online wallet MobiKwik last week announced an agreement with retail outlet WHSmith India to enable digital payments at multiple offline outlets.

Survey: Consumers not too confident regarding retail data security

July 1, 2015

The retail industry is getting poor marks when it comes to secure handling of consumer data, ranking the lowest, along with government agencies, in a new…