Payments shock factor: The digital acceleration no one saw coming

by Steve Villegas — VP, Payment Partnerships, PPRO

Steve Villegas, VP of payment partnerships North America at PPRO, shares insight on the unprecedented urgency for merchants to be proactive as the usage of…

The convenience of digital wallets during COVID-19

Kim Miller, VP, business development for Payway, explains why retailers should seriously consider embracing digital wallets as it offers both consumers and…

Retail sales continue on recovery path, albiet a bit slower

August 17, 2020

Retail sales are continuing to recover, though July was not at the same pace as June, which indicates a "positive step in the right direction," according to…

Digital driving big changes in consumer payment trends

by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia

A Visa Back to Business global study reveals small businesses and consumers that may initially been reluctant to adopt digital technology are now embracing it.

Brick-and-mortar retail alive and well: Cohesive omnichannel strategies a must for success in post-COVID-19 world

by Jed Danbury — VP Sales, Computop

Jed Danbury, vice president, Computop, explains why retailers striving to develop a true omnichannel approach must bolster and support physical stores. And…

COVID-19 driving contactless card use, mobile payments despite security, cost worries

August 7, 2020

Safety and health concerns related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is "significantly," increasing use of mobile payments and contactless credit and debit…

Kroger piloting mobile payments strategy

August 7, 2020

Kroger Co.'s QFC grocery division is launching a contactless payments pilot that lets shoppers complete purchases with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay…

Traditional vs. frictionless payments: Will customers trade security for convenience?

by Pat Shea — Editor, Networld Media

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many consumers, especially those who never shopped online before, turned to online payments out of necessity for…

Survey reveals consumers prefer contactless

July 23, 2020

A Entrust Datacard survey shows the vast majority of U.S. payment cardholders, or 75%, prefer using contactless cards over other forms of payment, including…

7-Eleven launches order ahead, expands delivery

July 21, 2020

Convenience store chain 7-Eleven has expanded its mobile ordering capability to allow customers to order ahead.

Amazon launching smart shopping carts that eliminate checkout line

July 14, 2020

Amazon is advancing its contactless and cashierless shopping experience with a smart shopping cart, called a Dash Cart, that lets shoppers avoid the checkout…

Bbot raises $3M to drive contactless dining platform forward

July 14, 2020

Bbot Inc., a restaurant and hospitality startup focused on simplifying and improving order and pay processes, has raised $3 million in a seed funding round led…

Top emerging technologies transforming the retail experience

As new technologies continue to explode across the marketplace, consumers demand that their shopping experiences follow suit.

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Mastercard launches shop locator tool in U.S., Canada

July 8, 2020

Mastercard announced the regional launch of ShopOpenings.com, a tool that can tell cardholders which shops and businesses are back open as communities…

Making sure your coupons deliver by leveraging mobile marketing

by Dan Slavin — CEO, CodeBroker

Dan Slavin, CEO and co-founder of CodeBroker, details the evolution of couponing from traditional to digital and explains why mobile is top of mind for…

7-Eleven pilots Siri voice for contactless fuel

June 25, 2020

7-Eleven Inc. has launched a pilot to test contactless fuel purchases at its gas stations using voice commands at select stores in North and South Orlando…

7-Eleven pilots Siri voice commands for contactless fuel

June 24, 2020

7-Eleven Inc. has launched a pilot to test contactless fuel purchases at its gas stations using voice commands at select stores in North and South Orlando…

Walmart launches marketplace with Shopify partnership

June 15, 2020

Walmart and Shopify are partnering on the retailer's newest selling platform called Walmart Marketplace.

COVID-19 pushing consumers toward mobile banking, online shopping

May 13, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is driving U.S. consumers toward mobile banking and digital payments, according to a study by payments firm FIS. 

ACI Worldwide reports surge in global e-commerce retail amid COVID-19

May 12, 2020