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  • Walmart transforms stores to focus on digital.
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    What launching a fintech startup means for Walmart

    The big-box retailer's partnership with fintech investor Ribbit Capital signals a shift from earning consumer spending to managing it.

    By Maria Monteros • Jan. 21, 2021
  • Mastercard's Tap on Phone service for merchants.
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    Mastercard pilot turns smartphones into a point-of-sale device

    Expansion into the contactless tech space has accelerated due to the pandemic and is expected to continue. 

    By Jan. 14, 2021
  • A woman puts clothing into an RFID self-checkout kiosk Explore the Trendline
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    Trendline

    How retailers are deploying in-store technology

    Payment systems, self-checkout stations and home visualization tech are just a few of the areas getting attention from retailers as they rethink the store experience.

    By Retail Dive staff
  • Shopify partners with Affirm.
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    Affirm IPO hits $1.2B

    The buy now, pay later tech company announced an initial public offering stock price of $49, but opened at nearly $100 on its first day of trading.

    By , Updated Jan. 19, 2021
  • American Express credit card.
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    American Express expands small business perks as it reportedly falls under federal investigation

    As the credit card issuer caters to merchants migrating online, multiple agencies are scrutinizing its sales practices, The Wall Street Journal reports. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 8, 2021
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    Afterpay basket size jumps 30% over the holidays

    The installment payments firm benefited from pandemic-induced behaviors in favor of contactless buying.

    By Jan. 5, 2021
  • 7-Eleven expands lab stores
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    7-Eleven unveils mobile wallet to enable contactless payments

    The retailer aims to bring cash users into the digital wallet space and make its rewards program more accessible.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 8, 2020
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    Deep Dive

    Is cashierless tech ready for prime time?

    The pandemic has juiced demand for automated checkout systems, but the technology still has to prove itself over the long term.

    By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 3, 2020
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    How COVID-19 could disrupt store credit cards

    Despite a pandemic-induced recession and uncertainty over another federal stimulus bill, store cards remain a channel for customer engagement.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 2, 2020
  • GameStop, Klarna team up on installment payments

    The partnership is part of the gaming retailer's ongoing efforts to modernize its digital operations.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 3, 2020
  • Visa Tap to Phone is available in 15 markets for contactless payments for Android.
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    Visa expands contactless payment app availability

    The Tap to Phone product gives retailers access to a growing trend toward contactless, point-of-sale terminals without the cost of additional hardware.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 27, 2020
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    Etsy to offer installment payment plans via Klarna

    After a successful second quarter, the retailer said it wants to attract consumers with flexible buy now, pay later options. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 26, 2020
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    Afterpay partners with retailers for in-store payments

    Shoppers nationwide can use a virtual, contactless card stored in their digital wallet to pay for in-store purchases in installments. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 19, 2020
  • Venmo launches a credit card.
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    Venmo launches its first credit card

    After teasing it last October, the payment platform this week unveiled the card, which is integrated with the existing Venmo app.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 6, 2020
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    Macy's invests in installment payments firm Klarna

    The department store also announced a partnership with DoorDash for same-day delivery through almost 500 locations, with no minimum order.

    By Oct. 6, 2020
  • Amazon's biometric Amazon One payment technology
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    Amazon One lets users pay with their palm prints

    The e-commerce giant will add the technology to its offerings for third parties and said it will be available for use in offices, stadiums and retail stores.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 30, 2020
  • Walmart partners with Goldman Sachs to offer marketplace sellers access to capital.
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    Walmart to offer sellers credit lines through Goldman Sachs

    Amazon partnered with the financial company this summer on a similar initiative with higher credit limits.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 23, 2020
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    Payments shock factor: The digital acceleration no one saw coming

    2020’s acceleration towards e-commerce means alternative payment methods are no longer “alternative.”

    By Steve Villegas, VP of Payment Partnerships North America at PPRO • Sept. 17, 2020
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    6 methods for touch-free and remote payments

    Checking out should be easier, especially now.

    By Cindy Lewis, Editor-in-Chief at Square • Sept. 16, 2020
  • Wayfair launches branded credit cards

    One Mastercard and one private label credit card will reward the furniture retailer's shoppers as its sales catch a boost from the pandemic.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 15, 2020
  • PayPal introduces ‘Pay in 4’ installment payment service

    The payments behemoth joins a growing list of pay-over-time competitors.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 3, 2020
  • David's Bridal partners with Affirm for monthly payment plans

    It's the latest in a series of technological initiatives from the wedding retailer, as the pandemic pushes companies to improve their digital offerings.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 31, 2020
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    Klarna to offer in-store Google Pay

    The collaboration follows a broader trend of retailers adopting contactless payment options. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 18, 2020
  • Kroger tests contactless payment at QFC
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    Kroger is giving Apple Pay and Google Pay a test run

    The grocer, which launched its own mobile payment program last year, wants to offer shoppers more contactless payment options.

    By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 11, 2020
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    Q&A: Why a buy now, pay later payment option can increase sales and customer loyalty

    Every retailer has the goal of driving greater customer loyalty and increasing conversions, but many overlook a critical area – how customers pay for services and goods. 

    Aug. 10, 2020
  • EBay partners with LendingPoint for merchant loans

    During the pilot program, the tie-up lets eligible sellers on the e-commerce platform borrow up to $25,000. 

    By Anna Hrushka • Aug. 7, 2020