Retail

Merchant Innovation
NRF Predicts Massive Holiday Online Shopping Volume
October 17, 2014

A holiday shopping survey from the National Retail Federation released Thursday (Oct. 16) found that consumers plan on doing 44 percent plan of shopping online. That is the highest percentage of online shopping that the annual survey—now in its 13th year—has ever seen. Get the...

The Whole Scoop On The Apple Pay Monday Launch
October 17, 2014

From his lips to your ears. It’s official. Tim Cook, Apple CEO, said that Apple Pay with be released on Monday (Oct. 20) along with the iOS 8.1 update. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Millennials Rediscovering Department Stores
October 16, 2014

Despite the rise of global fashion chains and online shopping, department stores are starting to enjoy a renaissance after finding ways to attract a new generation of customers, according to Business Insider. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Apple Pay
Intel Innovates At The POS
October 16, 2014

There’s one way to be certain that POS data can’t get stolen – don’t have data at the POS in the first place. That’s the innovation that Intel launched Wednesday (Oct. 15). Intel Data Protection Technology For Transactions creates an encrypted tunnel thru which cardholder...

Apple Pay
Apple Pay To Debut Oct. 20?
October 16, 2014

Apple Pay training documents are now again pointing to Monday (Oct. 20) as the date when Apple wants retailers to start offering shoppers Apple Pay, according to a MacRumors story. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Consumer Finance
Why Retailers Love Store Credit
October 14, 2014

You can get a store credit card at just about any retailer. The standard question has left consumers with the often split-second choice of asking themselves at checkout: Should I open this credit card? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

New App Turns Anyone Into A Showroom
October 14, 2014

A b2b UK startup has established $400,000 in funding to launch video technology that will bring together fashion and commerce for a new interactive online shopping experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

News
JC Penny Gets A New CEO
October 14, 2014

Marvin Ellison, a veteran senior exec at Home Depot, has been named the new CEO for JCPenney. 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...

Apple Pay
Who Says “No Way” To Apple Pay And Why
October 13, 2014

With a requirement of being able to accept NFC at all stores right away, it’s not surprising that the list of retailers with no plans to immediately support Apple Pay is huge. Add to that fact that some chains have competitive reasons to shun Apple Pay...