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

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

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Digital innovation and technology trends in retail

Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.

By Retail Dive staff

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

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 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

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

CVS to offer Venmo, PayPal QR codes in stores

Other platforms, like WhatsApp and Amazon, have introduced QR codes for merchants, too.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 3, 2020

Shopify to offer installment payments through Affirm

Merchants will be paid the full purchase price upfront, while Affirm will handle payment collection for customers using the option.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 28, 2020

How Gen Z's preference for financial flexibility is reshaping retail

Engaging Gen Zers may seem daunting given the generation’s frugal outlook and measured approach to spending and retail, but there are ways to reach them.

July 9, 2020

Venmo pilots Business Profile feature to showcase small businesses

The service aims to support independent sellers and sole proprietors by keeping personal and business transactions separate. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 7, 2020

Mastercard partners with installment payment company Splitit

The move will propel the platform across Mastercard's global merchant and customer base.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 23, 2020

A look into the future: How COVID-19 changed payments

How have global e-commerce and regional payment preferences changed in the wake of COVID-19? PPRO reports back from the future.

By James Booth, VP, Head of Partnerships EMEA at PPRO • June 18, 2020

WhatsApp adds mobile payments in Brazil

Shoppers in the country can now use the Facebook-owned app to browse merchants' product catalogs and make direct payments.

By Robert Williams • June 16, 2020

Klarna debuts ‘Vibe’ no-fee loyalty program

Members will earn points wherever they make purchases through the company's app, or at physical stores where they use Klarna.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 12, 2020

Klarna reaches 7.85M US customers, 4.4M app downloads

Customers have turned to the platform for payment flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 9, 2020

Will COVID-19 push contactless payments into the mainstream?

Multiple barriers have curtailed retailers' contactless payment integration. But a pandemic may be the catalyst to widespread adoption. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 9, 2020

Walgreens customers offered an incentive to sign up for Apple card

Before the pandemic, multiple companies had introduced branded cards and expanded customer rewards, but will it be enough now to entice shoppers?

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 5, 2020

Shopify unveils new pay installment, money management features

The company also launched a local delivery option to help drive business during COVID-19. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 22, 2020

Report: Google plans debit card to rival Apple Card

The card would connect with the Google app, letting people see their purchases, check balances or lock their accounts.

By Robert Williams • April 21, 2020

Walmart Canada launches PayPal payment option

A recent survey revealed that Canadian consumers are shopping online more to buy groceries since the COVID-19 outbreak. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 20, 2020

Consumers aren’t adopting mobile wallets, even during the pandemic

A PYMNTS.com study conducted in March found that mobile wallets accounted for a small portion of eligible transactions, despite the coronavirus outbreak.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 7, 2020

Walmart expands contactless options for in-store shopping, pickup, delivery

Streamlining in-store checkout technology is one way the retailer is responding to consumer concern during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 2, 2020