Payments
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Walmart, Capital One introduce two credit cards
While shoppers benefit the most from purchases at the retail giant, they can also receive a percentage back on transactions made elsewhere.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 20, 2019 -
Amazon expands cash payment services across the US
The e-commerce giant, in making it easier for shoppers to use hard currency, is also helping itself.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2019 -
Sally Beauty announces private label credit card
The credit card agreement is an addition to the retailer's existing loyalty program, which has over 15 million active members, and will be piloted in 2020.
By Lisa Rowan • Sept. 18, 2019 -
JPMorgan Chase's WePay launches same-day deposits
The free service gives Chase an edge on fintech competitors such as Stripe and Square, which both charge fees for faster processing.
By Anna Hrushka • Sept. 12, 2019 -
REI announces expanded benefits for its credit card users
The company announced that cardholders can earn 2% back when they make purchases from a mobile wallet.
By Lisa Rowan • Sept. 03, 2019 -
New Fitbit features Amazon's Alexa
All models also include Fitbit Pay, which allows users to pay without using their cards or phones.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 29, 2019 -
SponsoredHarmonized human capital management in the retail and hospitality workforce
Foster an environment where employees can spend more time focusing on serving the customer, and less time worrying about getting paid.
By John Orr, SVP of Retail Strategy, Ceridian • Aug. 27, 2019 -
JPMorgan to shutter stand-alone Chase Pay app
The bank is closing down its app that allowed customers to pay with their smartphones in stores.
By Dan Ennis • Aug. 23, 2019 -
Rite Aid taps Bank of America for payment processing
The partnership will provide payment processing for the drugstore's physical locations and e-commerce site.
By Lisa Rowan • Aug. 22, 2019 -
Square rolls out Orders API to streamline fulfillment
The payment company's latest developer feature manages customer orders from a variety of sources.
By Lisa Rowan • Aug. 19, 2019 -
Zippin partners with Brazil's largest retailer for cashier-less stores
The Amazon Go competitor will put its technology in Ame Go stores throughout the country, which are planned for high-traffic urban areas.
By Lisa Rowan • Aug. 15, 2019 -
Stein Mart launches 'renovated' POS system, mobile app for associates
Employees can offer mobile checkout and check inventory to enhance the customer experience.
By Lisa Rowan • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Venmo adds instant bank transfer feature
In the coming weeks, users will be able to transfer funds to their bank accounts within minutes for a 1% fee
By Anna Hrushka • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Fed commits to real-time payments system by 2024
FedNow may also be a "game-changer" for small-business owners, reducing their need for short-term financing.
By Dan Ennis • Aug. 07, 2019 -
Klarna offers payment installments to Toms, Asos customers in the US
The two retailers are the latest to adopt the consumer alternative payments option.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 06, 2019 -
Walmart may tap unbanked market with cryptocurrency plan
The retailer filed a patent Thursday to develop a cryptocurrency as an end-run around credit card transaction fees.
By Dan Ennis • Aug. 06, 2019 -
Rue21 partners with Klarna for online orders
The service allows customers of the apparel retailer to pay for their purchases in four installments.
By Lisa Rowan • July 15, 2019 -
Bolt raises $68M to help retailers compete with Amazon
The startup aims to support retailers whose online shopping operations can’t keep up with the e-tailer by offering checkout and fraud detection features.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 12, 2019 -
Google Pay expands PayPal integration
A company blog post said the move allows customers to "enjoy fewer steps at checkout, which often leads to higher conversion rates."
By Lisa Rowan • June 24, 2019 -
Neiman Marcus rolls out Alipay
The retailer is the latest to partner with the mobile payments company to draw in international customers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 20, 2019 -
Facebook unveils plans, mobile wallet for new cryptocurrency
Calibra will let users send and receive funds from a standalone app or within WhatsApp and Messenger integrations.
By Peter Adams • UPDATED: June 18, 2019 at 1:18 p.m. -
Amazon launches credit account with Prime-member perks
Cardholders will be able to make purchases on Amazon.com up to their credit limit, as well as receive free access to credit guidance and tools.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 11, 2019 -
Afterpay brings payment installments to Levi's, Ray-Ban
The company boasts 1.5 million U.S. customers and partnerships with more than 3,300 retailers since it launched in the U.S. last year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 11, 2019 -
Visa, Currencycloud partner to streamline cross-border payments
Cross-currency wallets and foreign exchange transaction notifications could make tourism spending easier during a trade-war lull.
By Lisa Rowan • June 06, 2019 -
PayPal announces new payments solution for online retailers
The platform will provide companies protection against risk and fraud, and give greater access to payment services, among other things.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 04, 2019
