PAR launches POS terminal for restaurant, retail deployments

September 28, 2015

The eighth-generation platform uses Intel processor technology to maximize performance and enhance guest experience.

Paris Retail Week joins forces with new show

September 14, 2015

Paris Retail Week, Sept. 21-23, is bringing together in one place E-Commerce Paris, a gathering for e-merchants, and a new event focusing on store digitization…

ShopKeep offers free EMV readers to qualifying merchants

September 11, 2015

The offer comes in advance of the October 1 deadline for the EMV liability shift.

Display Promotional Signage with Flexible, Cost-effective New Slim Line Sign Holders

Economically display promotional signage to attract customer attention with FFR’s new collection of Slim-Line sign holders. Available in three styles, the…

How loyalty programs can drive retailers, customers to embrace mobile payments

by Tal Nathanel — Co-Founder and U.S. CEO, MyCheck

The point of sale is a valuable moment to boost a consumer's experience. If managed right it can also be a huge loyalty-boosting event.

As EMV deadline looms expert issues warning to SMBs on compliance risks

September 8, 2015

The small-business retailer that fails to meet the impending Oct. 1 deadline for accepting chip-enabled credit card payments is facing big risks.

Reasons digital wallets are destined to be ‘the’ payment process

The future of payments will be based on three things: versatility (online and offline usage), convenience, and security. Digital wallets provide all three.

CONNECT: How to get your app into the hands of millennials

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Millennials will only keep 20 apps on a phone so the challenge is creating one that makes the cut.

CONNECT: The issues preventing widespread beacon deployment

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

A recent panel at Networld Media Group's CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit discussed beacon technology's role with retailers today.

CONNECT: The current state of mobile wallets and mobile ordering

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

A recent panel at Networld Media Group's CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit attempted to clarify today’s mobile payments market, which is becoming an…

Rite Aid decides to support Apple Pay, Android Pay

August 11, 2015

The pharmacy chain is the latest MCX member to to announce support for NFC-based mobile payment systems.

Anti-fraud chip technology not top of mind for business owners

August 7, 2015

New report reveals just about one third of business owners are ready for EMV cards.

Amazon debuts push-button service to make re-stocking super easy

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

Convenience is at the core of mega online retailer's re-order service.

No surprise: Gallup finds mobile wallets low priority for consumers

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Just 13 percent of more than 17,000 consumers surveyed have a digital wallet on their smartphone.

PayPal officially separates from eBay

July 20, 2015

PayPal previously was listed on the Nasdaq under the same ticker symbol "PYPL" before it was acquired by eBay Inc. in 2002 for $1.5 billion.

First Data buys Transaction Wireless to bolster digital gift card platform

July 17, 2015

First Data Corporation hopes to bolster its prepaid gift card solution by buying digital gift card pioneer Transaction Wireless, a San Diego-based enterprise…

AmEx gets PayPal-like with Express Checkout

July 9, 2015

AmEx Express Checkout enables AmEx cardholders to check out quickly at participating online merchants by using their americanexpress.com account login.

Back to School: 8 tips for enhancing mobile customer experience

In Part 2 of our Back-to-School series, an expert offers tips on enticing the mobile shopper and ensuring the mobile retail experience is rewarding for the…

Webinar download available: Tips for ensuring retail business continuity

July 8, 2015

A retail store chain IT leader offers insight on how he's ensuring Internet connectivity and why he went with a wireless technology approach.

Webinar offers tips on balancing POS tax-exempt processes, customer service

July 6, 2015

Not only is there potential to frustrate a loyal customer, but an inefficient tax-exempt POS process can draw audit scrutiny and big fines. Free live webinar…