Fed proposes decreasing debit card swipe fees

November 1, 2023

The Federal Reserve is throwing its support behind lowering the swipe fees bank charge retailers for debit card transactions.

Juxta debuts autonomous store in Colorado, will expand to Georgia

October 10, 2023

Juxta, a provider of pre-assembled, autonomously retail stores, has signed its first retail partners, according to a press release.

NRF lauds Supreme Court decision to hear swipe fee case

October 4, 2023

The National Retail Federation welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to hear a lawsuit seeking to have the Federal Reserve lower its 12-year-old…

Amazon updates Just Walk Out tech to allow clothing, gear purchases

September 27, 2023

Amazon's Just Walk Out cashierless technology now allows for purchase of clothing and fan gear at stores providing the check-out free shopping experience.

University of San Diego campus market boasts frictionless shopping experience

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

Students and staff never have to wait in line again at the university’s campus smart market thanks to autonomous technology from AiFi.

Fashion retailer taps Jumpmind to enhance in-store experience

September 14, 2023

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is partnering with Jumpmind Commerce to modernize and enhance the in-store experience for both store workers and customers.

Amazon Just Walk Out tech in play at Maryland campus

September 1, 2023

Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, which lets shoppers skip the traditional check-out experience, is in play at Loyola University Maryland via Grubhub Campus…

Visa, Mastercard set to raise credit card fees

August 30, 2023

Visa and Mastercard are planning to raise fees merchants pay when accepting credit cards, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal carried by msn.com.

Mapco checkout-free store debuts in Nashville

August 3, 2023

Mapco, a convenience store chain in the Southeast, has launched its second checkout-free store in Nashville, Tennessee powered by Grabango, according to a…

Mastercard bans marijuana purchase on debit cards

August 3, 2023

Mastercard is instructing financial institutions that offer payment services to cannabis sellers via a Mastercard debit card to stop allowing marijuana…

Must-have features for a modern restaurant POS

When researching the right POS for you, it’s important to make sure it includes the features you need while offering benefits that separate it from other…

Amazon plugging Amazon One into all Whole Foods stores

July 20, 2023

Every Whole Foods grocery store will offer Amazon's palm payment option, Amazon One, by the time 2024 arrives.

Canadian consumers embracing digital payments

July 19, 2023

Young consumers in Canada are rapidly embracing non-traditional digital payments much more than their older counterparts in the 55 and older range.

Consumers crave convenience when it comes to checkout

July 14, 2023

A hefty number of consumers, 65%, would like to purchase directly from a link in-content and are highly motivated by online content.

Five Below taps Kristy Chipman as CFO, treasurer

July 6, 2023

Kristy Chipman has been name chief financial officer and treasurer at Five Below inc., a apparel and accessories brand aimed at the tween and older consumer.

Biometric payment in retail: Consumers eager, challenges for retailers

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

To learn more about how and why Amazon One is taking root RetailCustomerExperience reached out to Peter Galvin, chief growth officer at NMI, a full commerce…

Card swipe fees may impact consumer celebrations

July 5, 2023

Credit card swipe fees could boost consumers' 4th of July costs by $500 million, according to the Merchants Payments Coalition. The fees would be equal to a…

Delivering sought-after convenience with mobile POS

by Amber Hovious — VP, Marketing & Partnerships, Teamwork Commerce

Retailers that can effectively provide consumers with desired levels of convenience greatly enhance their overall shopping experience.

Lawmakers intro credit card competition bill to reduce transaction fees

June 16, 2023

The recently proposed Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 to bring competition to credit card fees and reduce costs to businesses and consumers has gained the…

Fashion retailer deepens Bolt partnership with pop-up

June 12, 2023

Revolve Group Inc., a fashion retailer that operates the Revolve and FWRD merchandise brands that connect consumers, brands and influencers, is deploying…