What does the future of in-store payments look like?

Most major retailers are adopting scan-and-go options, but just walk out technology, facial recognition and personalization are all likely to guide the future of the tech.

By Corinne Ruff • April 23, 2018

China is paving the way for mobile payments in the US

As Alipay expands in North America, mobile payments players here have a lot to learn, and perhaps something to fear. 

By Dan O'Shea • April 23, 2018

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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

Gen Z is about to kill cash

They love stores, they love experiences, they visit bank branches more often than Baby Boomers. So how likely are younger consumers to pay with their phones? Very, experts say. 

By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2018

Walmart files patents for expanded blockchain use

Two patents published last week would enable Walmart to use blockchain technology for behavior monitoring, in addition to vendor payments and digital shopping.

By Dan Alaimo • April 23, 2018

EMV payments in 2018: The state of the update

Less than three years after the EMV liability switch, and many retailers are still on the sidelines but already looking toward the next stage in the evolution of payments.

By Lara Ewen • April 23, 2018

Walmart arms Lawn & Garden staff with mobile POS

The retail giant is bringing another mobile tool to its in-store experience — a POS to help Lawn & Garden customers pay and exit more quickly.

By Dan O'Shea • April 20, 2018

Silicon Valley jeweler sees big growth from cryptocurrency

Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry now sees 20% of its sales coming from cryptocurrency payment processing, surpassing credit card purchase volume.

By Dan Alaimo • April 20, 2018

Amazon reportedly taking on Venmo in peer-to-peer payments

The Wall Street Journal suggests the move could be the e-commerce giant's next effort to enter the banking space.

By Dan O'Shea • April 9, 2018

2.1B consumers will use mobile payments by 2019

A new Juniper study estimates growth of 30% for mobile payments by next year as major players continue to jockey for market share.

By Dan O'Shea • April 4, 2018

Panera Bread’s 8-month long data breach affects millions

The event could impact up to 37 million customers signed up for online ordering. 

By Dan Alaimo • April 4, 2018

Forrester: Prepare for Amazon's banking invasion

As the e-commerce giant creeps closer to a potential banking offering, a new Forrester report suggests customer care should be top of mind.  

By Dan O'Shea • April 3, 2018

Hudson's Bay data breach among 'most damaging' in retail

The department store retailer's Saks and Lord & Taylor stores were hit with a massive security breach in their point-of-sale systems, adding to the company's ongoing woes.

By Dan O'Shea • April 2, 2018

Report: Amazon targeting Gen Z with checking accounts

The e-commerce company is turning to JP Morgan Chase and Capital One to help snag the youngest generation's banking business, according to Bloomberg.

By Daphne Howland • April 2, 2018

Newegg to take bitcoin in Canada

Since the electronics e-tailer started taking the digital currency in 2014, it has become a growing part of its transactions.

By Dan Alaimo • March 29, 2018

Walmart ditches Alipay for WeChat in Western China stores

The move intensifies competition between the top two mobile payment systems in China, Tencent and Alibaba.

By Dan O'Shea • March 28, 2018

How Amazon Go went from press release to a real live store

Machine learning, computer vision and people are the secret sauce making Amazon Go go, executives said during a keynote at Shoptalk Sunday. 

By Laura Heller • March 19, 2018

Starbucks launches 'Tryer' location to encourage new ideas

The company is already a tech pioneer when it comes to payments and ordering, and wants to encourage more experimentation.

By Daphne Howland • March 19, 2018

Meet Bread: Helping retailers reduce friction with POS financing

Despite the fast-paced growth in online retail sales, checkout conversions and cart abandonment are still huge problems for many retailers.

March 14, 2018

Amazon reportedly mulling small business credit card

Another report surfaces about Amazon's growing interest in financial offerings, this time about a potential store credit card for small businesses.

By Dan O'Shea • March 13, 2018

21% of US shoppers are using voice or chatbots for commerce

A recent study from Mastercard and Mercator shows a 60% acceptance of voice assistants and text-based chatbots for basic informational tasks.

By Dan Alaimo • March 8, 2018

Amazon could soon offer checking accounts

The e-commerce giant is in talks with JP Morgan Chase, among others, to create an Amazon-branded checking account, according to the Wall Street Journal.

By Dan O'Shea • March 6, 2018

Rakuten to launch 'borderless currency' Rakuten Coin

The company unveiled a blockchain-based cryptocurrency that will support global loyalty efforts and cross-border transactions.

By Dan Alaimo • March 5, 2018

Chinese tourists take mobile payments habits overseas

About 65% of Chinese tourists have used mobile payment platforms to pay while traveling abroad, and it may be time for merchants in other countries to take notice.

By Dan O'Shea • March 1, 2018

Lucky Brand to offer private label credit card

A great majority of U.S. consumers, including millennials, have store-branded cards in their wallets and say they're more likely to shop at that retailer because of it.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2018

Alibaba pays $486M for 38% of Chinese big data firm

Competition is heating up in China's stalled retail market, so Alibaba bought into a retail data company hoping to jump start sales.

By Dan Alaimo • Feb. 9, 2018