How enhanced layaway programs lure holiday shoppers

Better terms and an extended holiday season mean customers won't miss out.  

By Ian P. Murphy • Oct. 1, 2015

Many retailers, shoppers unprepared for EMV deadline: studies

Banks fought for an Oct. 1 deadline, but many retailers (and banks themselves) are still scrambling to have everything ready by tomorrow.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 30, 2015

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The state of retail operations

Daily operations have changed tremendously over the past few years, as retailers re-examine topics including shrink and fulfillment. 

By Retail Dive staff

Samsung Pay debuts in the US

The system employs both NFC and magnetic technologies to process mobile payments. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 29, 2015

Going abroad: How retailers can navigate international e-commerce

Retailers need to master international import duties, regulations, and payment preferences to succeed. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 24, 2015

Samsung reveals first Samsung Pay numbers

But the system's unique option to be used at magnetic-strip point of sale systems may have come too late.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2015

Survey shows generational expectations for same-day delivery, mobile wallets

Mobile shopping and faster delivery options may become more important as millennials age into more hectic lives.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2015

Six in 10 consumers still waiting for EMV cards: survey

And even more consumers don't understand how the shift will affect their shopping behavior, says an ACI Worldwide survey.

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 23, 2015

Half of top 500 e-retailers now accept PayPal's One Touch

The Braintree-powered streamlined checkout boosts conversion by 50% or more, according to the company. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 18, 2015

Why the Wallet Wars battlefield is bigger than payments

The mobile wallet that offers convenience, options, and ease of use will most likely win consumers' loyalty.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2015

Cloud retail platform Lightspeed snags another $61M

The company’s CEO-founder says the funds will go to continuing expansion; the company recently opened offices in London and Belgium.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2015

Another Apple Pay competitor, Android Pay, is live

Shoppers may take a fresh look at mobile payments, especially now that Android phones have joined iOS in the space.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2015

Study: Consumers eager to adopt new payment systems

A study from MasterCard says that shoppers worldwide are accepting of new payment systems, favoring those that offer the most convenience. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 10, 2015

Report: Apple Pay driving growth in contactless payments

Mobile wallets with contactless payments will double in number by the end of 2016, Juniper Research says. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 8, 2015

Overstock testing order now, pay later checkout

With help from Swedish payments processor Klarna, Overstock reported an increase in mobile sales conversions after using the system. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 4, 2015

10 trends shaping the future of retail

The biggest challenges for retailers in 2015: New technologies, changing shopping habits, and the threat of disruptive competitors. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 2, 2015

PayPal consumer business exec Hill Ferguson resigns

The company's consumer and merchant operations will be consolidating under Bill Ready. 

By Ian P. Murphy • Sept. 1, 2015

UPDATE: eBay bans PayPal payment rivals

This agreement cements the relationship between eBay and its former payments unit. But what about Apple Pay?

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 1, 2015

What is the future of the CurrentC mobile payment app?

Look for more MCX retailers to announce that they’ll be accepting Apple Pay, Google Wallet, and now Samsung Pay, after all.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2015

Another Apple Pay competitor, Samsung Pay, to launch in September

The system includes a major partnership with Synchrony Financial, the biggest issuer of private-label credit cards.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2015

Apple Pay rival CurrentC launch significantly delayed

Many MCX retailers that originally committed to exclusive acceptance of the payment app have decided to ditch those agreements in favor of other mobile payment forms.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2015

Rite Aid the latest MCX retailer to accept Apple Pay

Ultimately, Rite Aid's initial refusal to take Apple Pay and other NFC-enabled mobile payments was destined to do more harm than good.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2015

Report: Only 10% of U.S. consumers have adopted EMV cards

The October deadline for compliance is looming, but most shoppers don't have EMV cards.

By Ian P. Murphy • Aug. 11, 2015

US accounts for 48% of all global card fraud damages

The Nilson Report found that worldwide losses resulting from fraud on credit, debit, and prepaid cards reached $16.3 billion in 2014.

By Ian P. Murphy • Aug. 7, 2015

Retail marketers shouldn't ignore mobile wallets

The latest eMarketer report covered how marketers can make the best use of mobile wallets, specifically with the combination of real-time insights and historical data.

By David Kirkpatrick • Aug. 6, 2015

How new payment systems could bring 'fundamental change' to retail

While EMV cards and mobile payments both have a learning curve for consumers, their tipping points are approaching. 

By Ian P. Murphy • July 30, 2015