With debate swirling around the health of Apple’s retail stores, the success of Apple Pay and the status of Apple rivals, the company’s reputation has been anything but solid. The company’s latest numbers in app sales, however, offer reassurance to the Apple skeptics. Get the...
Security continues to be a hot topic these days, especially mobile point of sale security. Industry data shows that the installed base of global mPOS devices is forecasted to reach the 51 million mark by 2019, which is five times more than what it was...
The social lending startup Vouch Financial, which helps consumers secure lower interest rates by tapping into a borrower’s social network, has secured $3 million in new funding, TechCrunch reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Target’s digital efforts paid off during the 2014 holiday season as the retailer broke its seasonal digital sales record with a 40 percent increase on Black Friday and Cyber Monday from 2013’s numbers, Chain Store Age reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
The month after Christmas was a mixed bag for retailer J.C. Penney. While it reported that its holiday sales were better than expected in December, the company also announced Thursday (Dec. 8) that it would be shutting down 40 stores. Get the Full Story Complete...
Payment solutions provider Global Payments Inc. reported another strong quarter as it works to expand its worldwide presence through new international ventures — including additional e-commerce and omnichannel offerings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
U.K. supermarket giant Tesco said Thursday (Jan. 8) that it will dump nearly 100 stores, lay off thousands of employees, and possibly sell Dunnhumby, the customer-data subsidiary responsible for the chain’s highly successful loyalty program, The Guardian reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
European policymakers are fighting over how financial messaging information from the SWIFT network can be used to fight terrorism, and who gets to use it, EU Observer reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
A data breach at hotel management company AMResorts may have exposed payment card data and personal information of people who booked their vacations at the company’s luxury resorts, SC Magazine reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
