American Express testing facial recognition payment technology

The company’s also working on reaching out to younger and mobile-heavy consumers, and consumers with little or no credit who traditionally shy away from credit-card use.

By Daphne Howland • April 10, 2015

PayPal free to be a payment button for other marketplaces

PayPal and eBay revealed more details about their separation agreement, and said they will continue to cooperate closely. 

By Daphne Howland , Ian P. Murphy • April 10, 2015

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Mobile payments have a long way to go: PwC

Companies need to look beyond the transaction, a PwC report says. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 10, 2015

The new 'bring your own': The pros and cons of BYOD

While "bring your own device" offers retailers and their employees added connectivity, it also comes with some added security concerns. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 9, 2015

Amazon, SETA partner to help Marketplace sellers

The provider will assist with login, pay, and other functions.

By Ian P. Murphy • April 8, 2015

Christopher & Banks to install omnichannel solutions

The womenswear chain will implement a full suite of Epicor solutions. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 6, 2015

PayStand introduces mobile app

The app accepts checks and Bitcoin payments to keep rates low.  

By Ian P. Murphy • March 25, 2015

Square introduces new service with lower transaction fee

Square Cash will charge a relatively low 1.5% processing fee for businesses and nonprofits

By Ian P. Murphy • March 24, 2015

Second American Apparel ad banned in UK

The retailer's bodysuit ad was seen as an attempt to sexualize a child by UK authorities. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 19, 2015

Macy's, Rite Aid join first cross-brand loyalty program in US

The concept of a “coalition loyalty” has worked elsewhere, and could be a game-changer here.

By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2015

Alibaba's Jack Ma shows off face-recognition payment technology

But the technology demonstrated is not ready for prime time yet.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2015

What the Apple Watch means for retail

The much-hyped smartwatch could have a huge impact on mobile wallet adoption and hyperlocal targeting. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 16, 2015

Payments platform Balanced to shutter

Rival payments platform Stripe will absorb about 320 clients from the failed startup. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 16, 2015

Has mobile payment fraud arrived?

Reports of thieves using Apple Pay to pilfer high-end goods shocked many last week. But does this hack have further implications for the future of mobile payments?

By Daphne Howland • March 12, 2015

PayPal acquires Israeli cyber-security firm

The deal comes a week after the payments company, soon an eBay spinoff, bought mobile wallet Paydiant.

By Daphne Howland • March 11, 2015

Consumers want rewards for information: survey

The Accenture survey also found that most consumers want to limit retailers' access to their personal data. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 10, 2015

Square announces free chargeback protection for retailers

The payments company will cover disputes of up to $250 per month at no charge. 

By Ian P. Murphy • March 10, 2015

Apple event unveils new products, Apple Pay numbers

Along with disclosing that Apple Pay is now accepted at 700,000 locations, CEO Tim Cook also introduced a new MacBook and the highly-anticipated Watch. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 9, 2015

Apple Pay security questioned by multiple reports

Reports of stolen identities and fraudulent charges reveal a major flaw that will need to be addressed by banks and credit-card companies, experts say.

By Daphne Howland • March 6, 2015

Ingenico announces mPOS dongle for contactless payments

The new payments terminal plugs into the headphone jack of Android or iOS devices.

By Ian P. Murphy • March 4, 2015

PayPal to acquire mobile wallet firm Paydiant

The move comes ahead of the payments unit's split from eBay Inc. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • March 2, 2015

Costco to replace its AmEx card with Citi, Visa

Costco members will be able to accrue loyalty points using the co-branded Visa card.

By Daphne Howland • March 2, 2015

Samsung Pay to challenge Apple for mobile payments

The new solution will be compatible with 90% of U.S. retailers' terminals.

By Ian P. Murphy • March 2, 2015

Modest introduces new m-commerce platform

The software helps retailers easily integrate m-commerce within their apps. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Feb. 25, 2015

Vibes introduces tap-based ad integration for mobile wallets

Mobile marketing company Vibes says that apps like Apple Passbook and Google Wallet are key to solving the mobile ad conundrum.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2015