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APRIL 10, 2019

Mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) terminals that are enabled for contactless have to meet certain specifications to gain EMVCo 3.0 At the same time, some players in the space are aiming to improve POS conversions by enabling more mobile wallets like Alipay. consumers are expected to use in-store mobile payments by 2021.

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

20th) is Apple Pay ’s sixth birthday – a day that finds the digital payment method carrying a bit of the same air of great expectations that came with its launch in 2014. But, as it turned out, even Apple didn’t have the power to change people’s payments preferences. The use of mobile wallets has remained flat, with only 5.9

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MAY 27, 2020

As PYMNTS found in a recent consumer study, 40 percent of individuals are doing more of their daily retail and transactions online, partly because, well, there’s no other way to do it. It’s a reckoning that that can help them cross the Rubicon toward contactless (and, specifically, mobile) payments. As Good noted, four in 10 U.S.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2019

In an attempt to lower its reliance on the iPhone, Apple is overhauling its leadership ranks and changing its priorities so that it is focused more on services, artificial intelligence, hardware and retail, reported The Wall Street Journal. But diversifying beyond the iPhone may not be easy.

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MARCH 14, 2017

A new report by Global Market Insights reveals that the market size for mobile POS terminals will gain significant growth in the coming years, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 19 percent from 2016 to 2023. According to a press release , the POS Terminal Industry is expected to be valued at $103.52

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FEBRUARY 13, 2020

In today’s top payments news, the People’s Bank of China has filed more than 80 patents as it attempts to adopt a digital currency, and Fiserv introduced Scan to Pay, a new way for diners to pay their checks with Apple Pay. Fiserv’s Clover Lets Diners Scan To Pay With Apple Pay. PBOC Patents Show China’s Push For Digital Money.

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DECEMBER 4, 2018

Coverage includes France’s Natixis Payments bringing Apple Pay to users of Apetiz at restaurants and retailers. France’s Natixis Payments is bringing Apple Pay to users of Apetiz for payments at affiliated restaurants and retailers, Natixis said in an announcement.

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OCTOBER 15, 2020

Voice commerce may grab more headlines due to the presence of Google, Apple and Amazon, but conversational commerce – its younger cousin – is finding its own way as the information superhighway to a purchase. “We The retailer attributes much of its success to highly personalized, targeted mobile messages using push notifications.

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JULY 3, 2019

On the heels of its Canadian launch last year, Adyen announced the addition of Interac Debit on Mobile for in-browser and in-app as a payment method for Canadian merchants. AVP Retail Payments Nader Henin said that the company was excited to work with Adyen, which has a strong record of quickly bringing brands to market. ”

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JUNE 27, 2019

Apple’s foray into the healthcare field continues with the introduction of a blood glucose monitor that will be sold in some of the company’s retail stores, according to a report by CNBC. . It’s the first time Apple has sold the device in its stores, although it was available online before. The kit costs $69.95

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The rise of eCommerce has been an inexorable one, and the retail landscape has shifted for retailers. In a statement earlier in the week, Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette said there is a “clear vision” moving forward, as Macy’s seeks to “fit into retail today.” ResTech and Mobile Commerce: Chipotle Mexican Grill reports a 13.4

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DECEMBER 8, 2016

8) that it will integrate gift cards, egifts, loyalty and rewards programs into Apple Pay. By adding these services into Apple Pay, consumers have the option to store, manage and make payments with gift and loyalty cards using their Apple Wallet.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Monese added support for Apple Pay for personal cards in the U.K. Monese added support for Apple Pay for personal cards in the U.K. Dubai eCommerce company THE LIST is teaming up with BitBay Pay to roll out digital currency payments on its mobile platform, the company said in an announcement. Coverage includes U.A.E.

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JULY 19, 2017

Apple is reportedly launching an Apple Pay marketing scheme in China, which is its largest effort since launching the payment method nearly a year and a half ago. China is by far the toughest market for Apple to crack, largely because there were already established players in the country when it entered it.

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JANUARY 29, 2019

29) the launch of Attain, a new health experience designed by Aetna in collaboration with Apple. According to Aetna, reward opportunities include the ability for eligible users to earn their Apple Watch via participation in the program. The Attain app is slated to go live via the Apple App Store this spring.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Help yourself: Unattended retail just got more seamless and widespread with USA Technologies ’ acquisition of Cantaloupe Systems, Inc. USA Technologies powers cashless and mobile payments in self-service retail settings – think Starbucks kiosks and Home Depot key-cutting machines, for example.

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AUGUST 28, 2019

So-called Generation Z is also driving much of the innovation when it comes to retail. To reach consumers on the hunt for offerings that are “clean and natural,” the retail chain rolled out its Everspring household brand. And six in 10 shoppers said it factored into their decision of where to transact, Retail Dive reported.

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AUGUST 1, 2019

Fitbit reportedly has cut its revenue forecast, one of the latest bits of news from the hot retail area of wearables. But there are other retail factors at play as well. In fact, shipments of wearables like Apple’s AirPods and Samsung headphones reached 49.6 Fitbit lowered its 2019 revenue forecast to between $1.43

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MARCH 11, 2016

After a bit of a bumpy start to the year, what has become a now multi-week debacle with the FBI over that phone and a solid month of share prices below $100, it has been a while since Apple has managed a whole week of headlines that were, more or less, positive and even hopeful about innovation in the offing.

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

Josh Woodward , director, Google Pay, said in the announcement that the Google Pay platform provides chances for retailers to provide more in-depth shopper engagement “in creative ways with offers, rewards, and customized, dynamic content.”. 8) announcement. It lets shoppers earn cash back at merchants such as Adidas, Gap and H&M.

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JULY 3, 2019

On the heels of its Canadian launch last year, Adyen announced the addition of Interac Debit on Mobile for in-browser and in-app as a payment method for Canadian merchants. AVP Retail Payments Nader Henin said that the company was excited to work with Adyen, which has a strong record of quickly bringing brands to market. ”

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NOVEMBER 10, 2017

In a pinch, there’s always the nearest souvenir shop, but do you really want to pay a premium for a cheap, tacky Big Apple sweatshirt that will most likely get worn today and donated to Goodwill tomorrow? cities can stop by one of the retailer’s airport or mall kiosks to pick up a lightweight down jacket or heat-retaining shirt.

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AUGUST 2, 2018

A certain amount of intellectual satisfaction — irony, perhaps — came from the conference call Wednesday (July 31) for Apple ’s latest earnings report. In it, CEO Tim Cook credited much of Apple Pay’s recent growth to its increasing use in mass transit. Visit a major U.S. OK, that might be an exaggeration. transit systems.

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JANUARY 26, 2017

Apple has surely managed to deliver a lot of hype with the launch of its mobile payments platform, but according to the numbers so far, it hasn’t really managed to deliver a hit. Apple Pay continues to have its boosters, and Tim Cook remains unspeakably enthusiastic about its future.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Retailer Kohl’s shares are on a tear, with the department store operator posting earnings per share that were better than expected as the company managed inventory turns efficiently. At this writing, the stock was up nearly 12 percent to $51 intraday Thursday (Nov. Net income for the September quarter came in at $0.80

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FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In this case, it’s the gap between interest and intent, the chasm that lies between consumer awareness of unattended retail and actually taking the plunge in buying at the kiosk and vending machine. At a high level, according to PYMNTS data , unattended retail is reaching only one-tenth of its potential. Hurdles For Larger Merchants.

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AUGUST 28, 2018

Conventional wisdom insists that malls and other brick-and-mortar merchants are a doomed species of retail, given the increasing dominance of Amazon and the growing tendencies of consumers to shop via mobile devices and other computers. The second quarter of 2018 was kind to such retailers as Target , Macy’s , Walmart and Nordstrom.

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APRIL 12, 2018

The eCommerce retailer invested $22.6 But Amazon is hardly alone and joins Alphabet , Microsoft , Apple and Facebook as big R&D spenders. Here’s how these companies are investing in R&D — and ushering in the next generation of retail technology. Apple spent $11.6 Apple hasn’t made an official announcement yet.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019

And while the last week had no shortage of players pushing ahead with big moves, there were three that managed to put up some pretty staggering early-season numbers. The Apple Card’s Big Launch. According to issuer Goldman Sachs , they have opened up about $10 billion in credit lines in just over month for the Apple Card.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

With one new product delayed and one giving a lackluster performance, it would have been nice for Apple if the new version of the Apple Watch had done well, but early reviewers are saying that’s not the case. Series 3 Apple Watch. It’s even more of a shame for Apple because of the company’s recent forays into chip design.

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APRIL 25, 2016

Reports on Friday (April 22) said Handshake has launched the mobile version of its B2B eCommerce service, meaning wholesalers and suppliers can link to potential buyers on mobile phones and tablets. According to the company, this automation is part of an effort to reduce errors in the inventory management process. million.

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JANUARY 30, 2019

Toast, a restaurant POS company, has launched a new mobile application called the Toast TakeOut app, according to reports. 29), and it will only be available on Apple devices at first. 29), and it will only be available on Apple devices at first. valued the restaurant management platform company at $1.4

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JANUARY 28, 2015

Yesterday Apple announced its results for Q1 2015: revenue of $74.6 While these numbers are hugely impressive, of course, the payments industry was looking for any hints of Apple Pay performance. This matters to Apple Pay, as the new phone is a prerequisite to be able to use Apple Pay.

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JUNE 2, 2016

There’s one particular country that’s been creating a lot of attention in the mobile payments ecosystem in the past week. While those facts may seem a bit random for this edition of the mobile payments tracker, they do, in fact, matter. It’s a country with an estimated population of just 5.47 square miles.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Apple has finally confirmed its big, annual reveal event for Sept. 12 at the new Steve Jobs Theater on Apple’s San Francisco campus, but plenty of questions remain. For that matter, what is Apple even calling it? Will the Apple Watch Smart Bands really be able to monitor things like blood glucose levels? Get The Goods.

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MARCH 21, 2017

announced Monday (March 20) travel card clients can soon pay via Apple Pay , Android Pay and Samsung Pay. Bank the first financial firm to offer mobile payments for a Visa corporate card. Consumer use of mobile payments is growing every day. Bank Access® Online mobile app. In a press release, U.S. Select U.S.

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OCTOBER 19, 2017

Apple is like a glamorous celebrity who seems to have it all together but, beneath the shimmering screen of makeup and high fashion, is actually falling apart. And still others are blaming carriers for offering less exciting retail promotions for the iPhone 8 than they did for last year’s iPhone 7. Two reports came out of the U.K.

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