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Merchant Innovation
The Latest Amazon Accessory: A Human Installer
November 25, 2014

Amazon is running a trial in three cities—New York, Los Angeles and Seattle—to offer installation and other services—including plumbing, electrical work, fitness instructors and even music teachers—along with germane products purchased. Once a shopper chooses one of a handful of Amazon “hand-picked pros” for the...

iPhone Sales To Surge This Holiday Season
November 25, 2014

Researchers predict that iPhone sales will jump this holiday season, led by the iPhone 6, which is anticipated to remain twice as popular as the iPhone 6 Plus. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Gift Card Guilt
November 25, 2014

Having the capacity to use a gift card through a mobile wallet, app or simply just a smartphone may be one way retailers can appeal to shoppers who can’t find that perfect gift this holiday season. There’s just one hurdle: Guilt. Get the Full Story...

Apple Pay
What To Watch For Apple Watch
November 25, 2014

Apple Watch isn’t the first wearable in the market, but it’s certainly generated the most industry chatter. 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...

EBay Now Is No More
November 25, 2014

eBay’s brief flirtation with same-day delivery has ended before it really began. The app was pulled this weekend, and so eBay customers will no long be able to shop on their phones and receive items from close-by retailers same-day (for an additional $5 fee). Get...

Takes A Clicking: Timex Goes Ecommerce
November 25, 2014

This past Friday, November 21st, Timex officially rolled out its ecommerce platform to the UK, which enables customers to buy directly from the brand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

EBay May Soon Take Bitcoin
November 25, 2014

EBay and PayPal are no longer an item, but new reports say Bitcoin may keep the companies together. 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...

Mobile Commerce
Mobile Vs. In Store – What Wins?
November 25, 2014

According to new research from Dynatrace (formerly Compuware APM), 37% of U.S. smartphone and tablet users say they plan to do more of their shopping via their mobile devices than they will in-stores this holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

MasterCard Takes Debit To Canada
November 25, 2014

Retailers’ unrest over interchange fees continues to boil in Canada, but a seasoned debit card industry could prove too enticing to resist for MasterCard. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...