Mobile Commerce

India’s MoneyOnMobile Sees 27 Percent Processing Jump
April 15, 2015

MoneyOnMobile is continuing to ignite India’s mobile money scene — topping 131 million users in March, the company announced yesterday (April 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

What Can Facebook Messenger Teach Retail About Omnicommerce?
April 15, 2015

Facebook Messenger for Business has the potential to connect retailers and their customers in a way that could make it one of its most powerful use cases. How? By giving merchants a one-to-one channel in which to “talk” to their customers. This month’s Vantiv Omnicommerce...

Rakuten Commerce Enables Smartphone Magazine Marketplace
April 14, 2015

For the first time in Japan, an eCommerce company and a publisher are collaborating to create an online magazine. 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...

UK Retailers Not on Pace with M-Commerce Growth
April 14, 2015

Consumers in the U.K. are using mobile in full force, but retailers in the region have a lot of catching up to do. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Merchant Innovation
Cannabis Delivery Startup Grabs $10 Million
April 14, 2015

Given the Uberization of everything and the general lack of enthusiasm for going outside typical among marijuana connoisseurs, it is unsurprising that Eaze exists or that it was able to snap up $10 million in venture funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Tencent Now More Valuable Than Amazon
April 14, 2015

Tencent has finally surpassed the value of comparable tech firms like Amazon, IBM and Oracle as it hit a market cap of $200 billion, Reuters reported Monday (April 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Mobile
Paytm Mobile Wallet Hits 50 Million Milestone
April 14, 2015

Indian mobile payments processor Paytm has passed 50 million mobile wallets and expects to hit 100 million this year, LiveMint.com reported on Monday (April 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Instacart May Hire Out Some Delivery Services
April 14, 2015

Instacart has shifted its business model again. The on-demand grocery delivery company is now talking to other on-demand delivery companies to handle the task of actually getting groceries to customers, according to TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Apple Hits 1 Million Pre-Orders For Watch
April 13, 2015

It looks like Apple has done it again – among their most dyed in the wool fans, anyway. Reports out of this weekend indicate that the world’s favorite tech firm managed to move over 1 million of their forthcoming wearable – The Apple Watch –...