New research says that in-store sales driven by use of smartphones, tablets and home computers represent a much larger share of overall retail sales than originally understood. And, merchants may be missing a big opportunity to influence those numbers. Find out what savvy retailers are...
Move over, Wii. Currently, free and low-cost apps are what gaming consumers are downloading and playing these days, most of which are on mobile devices. In a recent podcast interview, MPD CEO Karen Webster spoke with BlueSnap CEO Ralph Dangelmaier to learn just how these...
After months of waiting since CEO Tim Cook announced her hire in the fall of 2013, spring has come and with it Angela Ahrendts to head up Apple’s struggling retail section. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Customers will be able to send money instantly to friends, family and service providers who bank at participating financial institutions.
Local deals and marketplace provider LivingSocial once had grand plans for an initial public offering, but Groupon’s IPO flop apparently altered that thinking. Now the struggling company is focused on making internal fixes, including selling off unwanted assets. Will the proceeds from those sales provide...
When buzz began bubbling up around Square about a month ago, the industry took notice. Many charged that was due mainly in part because the driving force behind Square was the co-founder of Twitter, Jack Dorsey. Many industry insiders, like MagTek CEO Mimi Hart, raised...
The new start-up will offer an online marketplace for free second-hand items.
Some fintech start-ups will soon have extra access to Yodlee’s API, thanks to a partnership between the PFM specialist and three international incubators. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
The company reported that there was a 40 percent drop in revenue.