Merchant Innovation

Video Killed The Radio Star – But Mobile Has Everything In Its Crosshairs
September 12, 2015

Even if you’ve never heard the 1979 Buggles classic “Video Killed The Radio Star,” you know the story it tells, because everyone does. Radio was the mode of entertainment in the early part of the 20th century, but by the halfway point it had been...

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Amazon, Google Fly High With Drone Bill Veto
September 11, 2015

Tech companies’ plans for drone use are seemingly back on track now that California Senate Bill 142 is out of sight and out of mind. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Alipay Ties Up Deal With Marriott International
September 11, 2015

The global hotel chain is teaming up with Ant Financial Services Group to rollout Alipay as a payment option at hotels and resorts that fall under the Marriott International brands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Where Have All The Tech IPOs Gone?
September 11, 2015

Tech is in something of an IPO slump. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

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SaleCycle Partners To Drive eCommerce Innovation
September 10, 2015

SaleCycle, a remarketing company, is partnering with eCommerce cloud solutions provider Demandware to solve every online retailers’ nightmare: abandoned shopping carts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Alibaba Creates Sports Company — With eCommerce Twist
September 10, 2015

As Alibaba works to find new mediums and industries to break into — as part of its efforts to boost sales — the eCommerce giant has found itself in a new arena: sports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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What Keeps Chief Strategy Officers Up At Night
September 10, 2015

What separates a strategic blunder from a corporate breakthrough? Underestimating the potential of new ideas that look “different” yet force sweeping changes to the payments ecosystem. That, and other reflections on a day in the life of TNS EVP and Chief Strategy Officer Lisa Shipley...

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Google’s Grocery Delivery Plans
September 09, 2015

Google is full of big news when it comes to its delivery service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Facebook’s Big Commerce Upgrade
September 09, 2015

While we live in the “there’s an app for that” era, most SMBs don’t want to build an app or don’t have the ability to do so in a productive way. Facebook wants to help by allowing them to customize their business pages such that...