Sephora, Starbucks, Home Depot rank highest in digital gifting benchmark

September 30, 2014

Sephora, which has ranked among the top five spots for the past two years, took the number one spot for the first time this year.

MCX intends to expand network through InComm partnership

September 30, 2014

InComm, a provider of integrated point-of-sale technology products to retailers, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Merchant Customer Exchange…

PayPal and eBay to become separate companies next year

September 30, 2014

Move comes months after investor Carl Icahn suggested a split so that both entities could focus on their strengths.

Home Depot breach reportedly generating card fraud

September 25, 2014

Banks aren't confirming it and Home Depot insists that no PIN data was taken, but sources say bank accounts have been compromised.

New guide caters to restaurateurs, retailers looking to boost income with ATMs

'How to Profit from ATMs: A Guide for Retailers and Restaurateurs' delivers 40 pages packed with essential information about the business of owning, operating…

Square plans to add bitcoin, Apple Pay acceptance

September 23, 2014

Square CEO Jack Dorsey recently said the company's register service will eventually accept all forms of payment, including bitcoin and Apple Pay.

LightSpeed adding Apple Pay compatibility to its mobile POS

September 22, 2014

With LightSpeed Payments, retailers will no longer need to deal with a third party to begin accepting credit and debit cards or to access critical information…

Home Depot data breach comes into focus

September 19, 2014

The account information for 56 million payment cards was compromised in a malware attack that lasted five months.

ID TECH lists new mPOS as Visa Ready

September 19, 2014

UniPay is a combination magnetic stripe and EMV mobile reader that connects through the audio jack port of a mobile device.

Why the Alibaba IPO is a golden opportunity for online retailers

For online retailers, Alibaba’s enormity is a good illustration of the vast size and opportunity presented by Chinese e-commerce, which has recently been…

TNS unveils new cardholder data encryption solution

September 16, 2014

TNS' Managed POS Encryption includes support for the VeriShield Protect end-to-end encryption solution from VeriFone and Trustwave's hardware-agnostic…

Macy's new tech plans include Apple Pay, smart fitting rooms, more

September 15, 2014

The company outlined its latest advancements in omnichannel strategy and technology as the company continues to add new dimensions for attracting shoppers and…

Report says August retail spending growth strongest in 13 months

September 12, 2014

Leisure spending is at a six-month high; late-season travel, back-to-school spending propel growth.

TSYS works with merchants on Apple Pay

September 12, 2014

Company announced a partnership with iMobile to process transactions from Apple's new mobile-payments system.

Bank of England addresses digital currencies

September 11, 2014

Institution does not believe Bitcoin poses a risk to financial stability in the UK.

ICSC says momentum for marketplace fairness at an all-time high

September 10, 2014

Seven in ten Americans support legislation requiring sales tax collection at the time of purchase. This represents an increase of six percentage points since…

An in-depth look at Apple Pay, and what it means for retailers

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Apple introduces mobile wallet capabilities that combine NFC, Passbook and Touch ID. The company has support from banks, major card issuers and retailers.

Apple unveils Apple Pay mobile wallet at iPhone launch event

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

September 9, 2014

Apple Pay, which is set to launch in the U.S. in October, uses a secure element in the phone to store card information. It eliminates the need for a mag…

Home Depot confirms data breach

September 9, 2014

Retailer is still in the process of determining the scope of the intrusion, which first began in April.

Apple to use NFC, tokenization in new iPhone and iWatch, according to report

September 8, 2014

Devices will work in tandem to share tokens to verify payments.