Merchant Innovation

Google’s Coming Mobile Network
March 03, 2015

Telecoms beware, a new player with almost unimaginably deep pockets is stepping onto the field and potentially changing its pitch entirely. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

PayPal To Acquire Paydiant
March 02, 2015

March is coming in like a lion in the world of mobile payments! 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....

Dynamic Pricing Gets Lift At Ski Resorts
March 02, 2015

Want to head out to Wachusett for a couple more runs before all that snow melts? It might be worth buying that lift ticket today when it will be cheaper thanks to Liftopia’s dynamic pricing model for ski lifts, according to Bloomberg. Get the Full...

Visa Buys TrialPay To Boost Merchant Loyalty
March 02, 2015

Visa announced Friday (Feb. 27) that it will acquire TrialPay in order to integrate the platform into Visa’s merchant solutions to provide its customer base with a better method to increase customer loyalty through targeted promotions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

The Shortlist – Get To Know Them Today, You’ll Be Talking About Them Tomorrow
February 28, 2015

Imagine meeting up with a technologically sophisticated American in February 2005 – a Blackberry and iPod owner, a person who video chats with eBay’s latest acquisition Skype, one of the 17.2 percent of Americans with high speed internet access, a Facebook early adopter – and...

Airbnb’s Problem With Good Reviews
February 27, 2015

In the era of online marketplaces and the sharing economy, it is unsurprising that users’ reviews are important. Depending on which study one favors, between 83 and 88 percent of consumers use online reviews as a tool to guide their purchasing decisions. Uber drivers who average...

“Shazam for Fashion” Launches Stylist App
February 27, 2015

You hear a song on the radio and you want to know the name of it — you can use Shazam to find that out. Now you can do the same thing if you see an outfit you like on TV, thanks to an app...

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Will Half Of All Americans Be Amazon Prime Customers By 2020
February 27, 2015

It seems the Prime services has really worked out well for Amazon, and it is projected to continue to do so for the next 5 years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Gap Drives Digital Focus While Growing Storefronts
February 27, 2015

With a new, digitally-focused CEO leading the way, Gap’s fourth quarter earnings call yesterday (Feb. 26) was concentrated on its omnichannel push as the company grows its digital presence while still building its physical storefront space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...