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…

Lightspeed POS enjoying big transaction-processing, customer-base growth

June 17, 2015

Commerce platform player Lightspeed POS today reported that it is processing $10 billion in transactions every year and its customer base now boasts 24,00…

American Express POS rates lowered to less than 2%

June 12, 2015

Harbortouch, a POS system and merchant services provider, is offering special pricing on American Express transactions at a rate of 1.99 percent for merchants…

Net Element upgrades POS solution

June 11, 2015

Net Element has launched Aptito v.2.9, a proprietary cloud-based POS system that provides universal payment acceptance and numerous restaurant productivity…

Registration open for webinar on managing sales tax exemption

May 29, 2015

Registration is now open.

Bindo enhances POS solution

May 27, 2015

The technology will allow developers to take advantage of Bindo's systems and expand upon them.