ICX panel: Internet of Things offers new capabilities, but new technology requires preparation and commitment to change

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Companies need to utilize new technology to remain competitive, but they must be aware of all the changes that a new technology will bring to their operation…

Retail tech investment expectation bodes well for tool makers

June 15, 2017

A new Accenture Strategy report reveals greater tech investment by retailers could lead to $2.95 trillion in sales for technology makers.

Kagan: Georgia Tech is helping transform retail

by Jeff KAGAN — Wireless Analyst, Telecom Industry Analyst

Georgia Tech has launched a $1 million-dollar retail technology initiative at its Advanced Technology Developers Center. The ATDC, launched in 1980, is the…

Furniture retailer taps apps to boost customer experience, empower associates

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

City Furniture is reaping big rewards on three customized iOS apps developed by the retailer, IBM and Apple. The apps and IBM MobileFirst solution is spurring…

Clearant intros Quick Chip solution for faster EMV processing

May 19, 2017

Payment processor Clearent has launched Quick Chip technology for EMV, a solution that significantly speeds up chip card transactions to make them just as fast…

Digital, physical worlds collide at Amazon Books

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Amazon’s new bookstores partly leans on mobile technology, but could use some improvements with something like beacons.

Millennials likely to bail on banks, card companies in case of false declines

May 12, 2017

Iovation, a provider of device-based consumer authentication and fraud prevention solutions, has released findings from its study of the effects of false…

It's the same old song and dance for mobile payments adoption

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Stop me if you;ve heard this one before: You're more likely to go back home to retrieve your smartphone than the wallet you left behind.

Amazon Go store hits some glitches

March 28, 2017

The public unveiling of Amazon's Go store, which features no cashiers, is being delayed due to some technical glitches, according to a Market Watch report.

Samsung puts focus on contactless payments with new platform

March 24, 2017

Samsung Electronics has launched something it calls the Contactless Companion Platform, which will have a focus making contactless payments a reality using a…

Synchrony Financial plans to broaden mobile scope with GPShopper acquisition

March 20, 2017

Synchrony Financial has announced that it has acquired GPShopper, a developer of mobile apps that offer retailers and brands a full suite of commerce…

Report: Samsung Galaxy S8 to include facial recognition for mobile payments

March 17, 2017

Samsung will incorporate facial-recognition technology for mobile payments as a new feature in the upcoming Galaxy S8 smartphone, according to a report from…

Don't miss: Live webinar on how in-store customer experience starts and ends with the network

With today's consumers tapping devices before they hit a brick-and-mortar or hop online to shop, retailers need to ensure apps are performing well and the…

Amazon Go's impact on payments, self-checkout

The Amazon Go store has no cash register or payment kiosk. Instead, shoppers scan themselves into the store using the free Amazon Go app, shop as normal…

Digital gift cards proving popular with shoppers this holiday season

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

A First Data study reveals e-gift card usage is on the climb, driven by those ages 18 to 34. The biggest card buyers are those ages 35 to 54. The main reason…

Branded mobile pay bodes big promise for retailers

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Check out a webinar presentation featuring an IBM expert that offers up terrific insight and knowledge regarding the branded mobile payment solution now…

Live webinar: How merchant-branded payment boosts brand, loyalty and customer satisfaction

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Mobile pay is an increasing want for consumers and now there’s a new opportunity for retailers wanting to provide more than just mobile device payment…

Wine marketer taps CardFlight for mobile device sale distribution

November 14, 2016

Traveling Vineyard, which markets wines via in-home tasting events, is deploying CardFlight to provide its distributors the ability to accept mobile device…

5 tips for choosing a mobile POS

Shift4 systems architect Jeremy Fried outlines five key criteria for selecting the best mPOS system.

Tackling EMV: 4 action items to ease the deployment effort

BTM Global President Tom Schoen provides insight on preparing and executing a payment technology migration.