ERPLY joins crowded mobile POS field

August 22, 2011

As if there weren't enough options for a mobile POS system, the market has welcomed one more competitor. ERPLY, a provider of cloud-based POS and retail…

Narian releases suite of NFC tools for merchants

Narian Technologies looks to provide retail, restaurants with tools to leverage NFC on mobile devices.

Visa to push EMV in US to encourage mobile payment adoption

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Credit card company launches merchant, acquirer initiatives to spur adoption of card technology, mobile payments.

Cabela's launches iPhone, Android shopping apps

August 1, 2011

Cabela's, an outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, has announced the launch of its iPhone and Android rich app to complement its mobile-optimized…

Webinar Roundtable: How Mobile Will Re-invent Retail & Dining

Mobile technology is prompting fast and furious change in the worlds of retail and foodservice.

Gartner: Mobile payments to grow, but more slowly than expected

July 20, 2011

In a new report published by research firm Gartner Inc., mobile payments are predicted to see significant gains, but they may not be as big, or come as…

Survey: Only 12 percent of retailers offer iPhone, Android mobile apps

July 20, 2011

CrossView, a provider of cross-channel commerce solutions to retailers including Advance Auto Parts and Moosejaw, today released survey results evaluating the…

Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Discover to join Isis

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Isis announces big four credit card companies will participate in its mobile payment network.

Webinar will discuss mobile's impact on retail, dining

July 17, 2011

Retail Customer Experience will host its "Webinar Roundtable: How Mobile will Re-invent Retail & Dining,"  July 28 at 2 p.m. Eastern time. The one-hour…

Product enhancements mark Q2 for First Data

July 13, 2011

In a recent news release, First Data Corporation recapped second quarter product set introductions and upgrades that the company said would help merchants…

It's alive! Google Wallet gets turned on

July 7, 2011

According to the site SprintFeed, citing an internal memo from SprintNextel Corp., Google's Nexus S 4G smartphone on the Sprint wireless network is set to get…

Amex and foursquare roll out mobile coupon program nationwide

June 22, 2011

American Express is embracing location-based mobile couponing. The credit card company is joining with location-based social media site foursquare to roll…

Always Wired: Why Retailers Should Offer Free Wi-Fi In-Store

by Annamaria Turano — Executive Director, MCAworks

Mobile devices are the nexis of consumer purchasing power, as they now give consumers the ability to comparison shop, purchase, and share likes/dislikes from…

NetWorld Alliance publishes roadmap for mobile retail apps

June 21, 2011

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — NetWorld Alliance, publisher of Retail Customer Experience and other B-to-B news and information portals, has published "Executive Briefing…

Google's Schmidt predicts NFC payments will be widespread soon

June 21, 2011

According to the Financial Times, Google’s executive chairman Eric Schmidt said he believes a third of check-out terminals in retail stores and restaurants…

UK mobile coupon company Eagle Eye secures funding

June 20, 2011

UK Mobile voucher company Eagle Eye Solutions has raised £1.5 million (US$2.4 million) in a round of funding led by Sir Terry Leahy, former CEO of UK retailer…

Canada gets its mobile POS

June 16, 2011

Payfirma Corp., a Canadian payment processor, has launched a mobile point of sale for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad that lets any business process credit…

Starbucks (finally!) releases an Android mobile payment app

Starbucks releases official mobile payment app for the Android

Google video unveils consumer smartphone usage trends

Survey-based data reveals how smartphones have changed the ways consumers search and shop.

Report: NFC payments to reach $50 billion by 2014

June 6, 2011

Juniper Research is predicting near field communication (NFC) payment transactions will reach nearly $50 billion globally by 2014. In a new report, the…