PYMNTS Features

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...

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...

Apple Pay
Wearable Banking On The Way
November 25, 2014

Before mobile banking has had the chance to capture the full attention of the consumer market, wearable banking is already taking over the talks about what’s next in mobile payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Neiman Marcus Now In Apple Passbook
November 25, 2014

Neiman Marcus is helping customers stay informed this holiday season by enabling a mobile message campaign at select stores. 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...

Merchant Innovation
Is Walmart’s Chief Merchandiser Leaving?
November 25, 2014

Is Walmart’s Chief Merchandising Officer leaving because he’s unhappy with a management restructuring? The Wall Street Journal seems to think he might. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Acquiring
Speed Commerce Shifts Up To Fifth Gear
November 25, 2014

Omni-channel e-commerce service leader Speed Commerce, Inc. has completed a $55 million acquisition of Fifth Gear — an order fulfillment, customer care, product personalization and eCommerce technology company that aims to provide a seamless D2C experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Cybersecurity
How Much Would You Run To Save $20 On Municipal Transit?
November 25, 2014

Australian transit riders have figured out ways to beat the transit system’s “free trip” scannable cards and save about $20/week, much of it thanks to a public challenge from New South Wales Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian, reports Mashable. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

B2B Payments
B2B Tech Startups Get New Accelerator In Hong Kong
November 24, 2014

A new B2B tech accelerator is opening in Hong Kong. It is Swire-owned Blueprint, Hong Kong’s latest 20,000 square-foot (spread across two floors of 10,000 square feet each) addition to the accelerator and startup landscape with a focus on B2B tech startups, according to a story...