Nordstrom's new m-commerce: Shop by text

TextStyle allows salespersons to communicate item information to customers, who can then opt to buy through text. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 20, 2015

Samsung almost ready to launch Apple Pay competitor

Users have been notified that the company’s two-year-old Samsung Wallet will be shut down June 30.

By Daphne Howland • May 19, 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

Square introduces 'cashtags' for URL payments

The payments system now lets users set the exact payment amount in a unique URL. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 12, 2015

Home Depot looks to become largest retailer to accept Apple Pay

The home-improvement retailer is working on a deal with Apple for all its 2,000 or so stores.

By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2015

Bitcoin startup Circle wins $50 million in venture capital

Goldman Sachs, IDG fund virtual currency startup. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 30, 2015

PayPal brings 'One Touch' checkout to online transactions

Consumers can now use the One Touch payment product on mobile without an app. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 29, 2015

CEO of Apple Pay rival MCX steps down

The departure of Dekkers Davidson came a day after Best Buy broke ranks and said it will accept Apple Pay.

By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2015

Mobile wallet users interested in Apple Pay: study

Interest, satisfaction in the iOS system outpaces PayPal.  

By Ian P. Murphy • April 27, 2015

The hidden risk of EMV conversion: E-retail fraud

While the adoption of more chip-and-PIN readers and cards are likely to slash fraud onsite, e-commerce may pick up the slack. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 23, 2015

Google Wallet funds now insured by FDIC

The payments service will store unused balances in insured institutions. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 21, 2015

Costco said to pay almost nothing on cards in new deal

The deal with Visa and Citigroup will reportedly charge Costco almost zero for credit-card payments. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 20, 2015

Apple planning to expand Apple Pay to Canada: WSJ

The mobile payment technology may launch in Canada this fall, according to the Wall Street Journal. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 17, 2015

Jawbone to launch payments wearable with AmEx

The company's new Up4 fitness tracker will include a NFC chip for payments. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 16, 2015

PayPal could face lawsuit over credit terms

The company’s instant-credit service, once known as “Bill Me Later,” is facing scrutiny by the federal government’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

By Daphne Howland • April 13, 2015

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

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