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Why Retailers Are Making mPOS Technology A Top Priority

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But interest in this technology is not limited to the food and beverage space, and is gaining traction in many different verticals. Retailers are becoming more interested in omnichannel offerings: The PYMNTS mPOS Tracker found that 67 percent of those surveyed listed it as a priority for this year.

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Why Amazon And Other Retailers Are Turning To Biometrics

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Retail keeps embracing numerous new technologies, and biometrics is not only one of them, but an area of recent growth and development, including via some of the biggest names in commerce. Take Amazon, which continues to expand its brick-and-mortar retail footprint, and the technology underlying those stores.

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Evolving payments technologies challenge merchants to keep pace with consumers' expectations

Payments Dive

Retailers must be aware of what's changing in payments to better serve their customers. That was the overarching message to retailers from a group of executives on a panel at the recent Oracle Industry Connect in New York City.

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Visa Renews New York Fashion Week Sponsorship

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Expanding its footprint in fashion, Visa has announced its renewed sponsorship of New York Fashion Week: The Shows (NYFW) as its official payment technology partner. Women have more economic power than ever and are driving a cultural force.

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Artificial Intelligence Startups Make a Splash in New York

Bank Innovation

Artificial intelligence is set to challenge traditional technologies in financial services, if the startups that demoed at BBVA Open Talent in New York today are any indication. The BBVA Open Talent Challenge is part of Next Money NYC. Today’s event is one of three regional finals, from which a few Read More.

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Gaming Platform DraftKings Partners With InComm Payments For Retail Gift Cards

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Digital sports entertainment and gaming industry platform DraftKings — known for its top-rated daily fantasy sports and mobile sports betting apps — today announced an agreement with InComm Payments , a global leading payments technology company, to launch an industry-first retail gift card. . DraftKings reported on Friday (Nov.

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Barneys New York Looks To VR To Carry Spring Collection

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Some retailers say they don’t want to jump on the latest techy bandwagon just to jump on it. While some see it as a fad or a gimmick, Barneys New York has become the latest to take the tech very, very seriously and turn it into a force for good. It would seem that other major retailers agree.

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