Payments News & Media
Cashierless convenience stores stumbling in China
June 27, 2019
The excitement over unmanned convenience stores in China has fallen short after two years, according to a Nikkei Asian Review report.
read nowCiti, Mastercard to roll out real-time rewards redemption for shopping, dining
June 25, 2019
Citigroup Inc. announced a new rewards feature with Mastercard to allow Citi ThankYou cardmembers to get real-time alerts and redeem their points on a variety…
read nowReport: Brands not understanding shopper needs
June 25, 2019
There's still a big disconnect between shoppers' needs and what brands understand when it comes to those needs and providing a friction-free buying experience.
read nowTarget chief apologizes for cash register crash issues
June 19, 2019
Target CEO Brian Cornell apologized to customers Wednesday about the cash register and credit card processing snafus of the past weekend, which shuttered…
read nowWalmart pilots fast lane check-out system
June 19, 2019
Walmart is reportedly piloting a fast lane check-out strategy at a Canadian store.
read nowNeiman Marcus embraces Alipay for luxury customers
June 18, 2019
In a quest to provide more payment options, specifically for international shoppers, the Neiman Marcus Group is deploying Alipay across its Neiman Marcus…
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Cashierless stores? The jury's still out but self-service is coming despite challenges
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Panelists at the Interactive Customer Experience Summit agreed cashierless technology has a role to play in retail, but it will not remove the human element.
read nowAlbertsons Companies deploys Toshiba’s self-checkout systems
June 18, 2019
Albertsons Companies is deploying Toshiba's self-checkout systems to reduce wait time, enable faster payment, improve operational throughput and reduce…
read nowTarget cites data center in separate weekend payment outage
June 17, 2019
Target yesterday confirmed that it was hit with a second payment system outage, one that was considerably smaller than a 2-hour store outage on Saturday, but…
read nowTarget restores in-store purchases following 2-hour disruption
June 16, 2019
Target's point-of-sale systems were back up and running after a 2-hour disruption on Saturday that left customers unable to make purchases, according to a post…
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A deep dive into a customer experience collaboration lab
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The Interactive Customer Experience Summit in Dallas provided the type of education and networking that benefits people in all segments of the customer…
read nowAlternative and cashless payment acceptance grows, but security remains a concern
June 13, 2019
Consumers are open to embracing payment options such as wearables and smartphones, but they have high levels of concern about being able to secure such…
read nowAmazon, Synchrony Bank team up on card for unbanked, those with weak credit
June 11, 2019
Amazon and Synchrony Bank are offering a new credit card called Amazon.com Store Card Credit Builder, which is similar to the retailer’s Store Card, but aimed…
read nowCircle K stores now home to DigitalMint Bitcoin ATMs
June 11, 2019
DigitalMint, a Chicago-based chain of Bitcoin ATMs and teller windows, has installed bitcoin kiosks at 20 Circle K convenience stores throughout Arizona and…
read nowAmazon launches another Go store in New York
June 11, 2019
Amazon opened the doors to its second Amazon Go store in New York this morning at 6 a.m., and the store marks the omnichannel retailer's thirteenth Go store in…
read nowDecathlon sporting goods retailer enters US with store featuring self-service kiosk
June 10, 2019
Decathlon, a sporting goods retailer with more than 1,500 stores in 49 countries, recently opened its first U.S. location in Emeryville, California, featuring…
read nowWalmart expands into blockchain pharmaceutical tracking
June 3, 2019
Walmart recently joined MediLedger, a consortium working on building a blockchain system for tracking pharmaceuticals, according to a report by Forbes.
read nowCoinstar lets consumers purchase bitcoin with cash in 2,200-plus locations
May 31, 2019
Consumers can buy bitcoin with cash at more than 2,200 Coinstar locations in 21 states and the District of Columbia, according to a press release.
read nowArkansas credit union taps Popio Mobile Video for on-the-go member service
May 30, 2019
POPio Mobile Video, an interactive mobile video banking solution, will enable face-to-face video collaboration for 7,200 members of River Valley Community…
read nowFitBit to test wearables with NYC bus, subway tap-and-pay pilot
May 29, 2019
FitBit Pay will be part of a Metropolitan Transportation Authority contactless payment pilot test that will allow riders to use mobile devices to pay their…
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