Merchant Innovation

Apple Pay
McDonald’s Pushes Apple Pay Out The Window
September 15, 2014

McDonald’s Chief Digital Officer Atif Rafiq was talking with a reporter last week about how “seamless” and easy McDonald’s will incorporate ApplePay, which makes sense given how the chain has been accepting contactless payments for years. (We didn’t say that they had accepted a lot of...

Cross-border Payments
Alibaba’s Billions Beyond China
September 15, 2014

As more data emerges about e-commerce giant Alibaba in the run-up to its IPO Thursday (September 18), it is becoming increasingly clear the size and scope of the company’s reach Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Alternative Credit
Amazon Shutters P2P
September 15, 2014

Amazon is formally pulling the plug on it free person-to-person funds transfer service WebPay as of October 13, 2014. 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...

Report Says Shoppers Not Wild About Mobile Payments
September 12, 2014

It looks like Apple might have a tougher time jumping into mobile payments than the euphoric press coverage would indicated, since the consumer population seems persistently dedicated to their total lack of enthusiasm for using their phone as a payment method. Get the Full Story...

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Drug Dealer’s Best Friends Are Bitcoin, Prepaid Debit
September 12, 2014

For those who say there is no e-commerce application for social media the drug dealing population of Instagram stand as a stark, if weird, counter-example.  These enterprising black market enthusiasts present a convenient online marketplace for pot, heroine, cocaine and pretty much anything else the...

Can An Apple (Pay) A Day Keep The Bitcoins Away?
September 12, 2014

PYMNTS.com Bitcoin Price and Volatility index. 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 agree to...

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Fashionistas Debate The Apple’s Watch Look
September 11, 2014

Apple’s new smartwatch has divided fashion mavens who may prove pivotal to its broad acceptance, Reuters reported, based on interviews with a range of fashion observers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

B2B Payments
Alibaba’s IPO Already Oversubscribed
September 11, 2014

Alibaba Group has already received enough orders for its record-breaking initial public offering to cover the entire deal, just two days into its roadshow, Reuters reported on Wednesday (Sept. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Why Park Your Car At The Airport When You Can Lease It?
September 11, 2014

While Uber and other “ride-sharing” startups are facing increasing regulatory issues, a company called FlightCar just scored $13.5 million to allow people to share their rides — specifically, their cars — instead of parking them at the airport, according to VentureBeat. Get the Full Story...