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Study: 47 Percent Of Top Retailers Have Mobile Site And App
October 20, 2012

According to a new study by Acquity Group, 47 percent of top retailers have both a mobile site and app – a 161 percent increase from a year ago. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

NFC Beats QR Codes In Kraft Marketing Pilot
October 19, 2012

Yes, NFC’s lack of adoption and integration is a legitimate issue. A relatively small percentage of U.S. smartphones are equipped with NFC technology, and NFC’s need for new POS software steers many merchants towards QR codes and other new payments methods. Get the Full Story...

TopFloor Launches Video-Based eCommerce Platform
October 15, 2012

Los Angeles-based TopFloor, which operates through a video-driven eCommerce platform, has made its public launch, reports Tech Crunch. 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...

System Down: Dealing With Catastrophic Risks In Payments
October 15, 2012

The electronic payment system is a technical marvel. Whether you swipe, stick, type a pin, or sign it takes seconds for interconnected computer systems to verify that it’s you, make sure you are good for the money, credit the seller, and debit you. With direct...

Rogers To Launch “Suretap” NFC Payments In Canada
October 12, 2012

Rogers is set to launch an NFC payments service on Monday, October 15, according to documents seen by Mobile Syrup. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Study: Global Mobile Shoppers To Increase 50% By 2014
October 09, 2012

According to a new Juniper Research study, the number of consumers purchasing physical goods via mobile devices will increase by 50 percent by 2014. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

PayPal Exec: NFC Alone Can’t Drive Mobile Wallets
October 03, 2012

For every proponent of NFC as the future of payments, there’s an opposite voice ready to contend that now is not the time for the growing contactless technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Royal Bank Of Scotland, NatWest Banks Partner For NFC Service
October 03, 2012

Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest banks have launched the “TouchPay” NFC payments service in the U.K., reports NFC World. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Chicago Transit Authority To Adopt Contactless Bank Cards Payments In 2013
October 01, 2012

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Pace have announced a new “Ventra” contactless fare payment system to begin in summer 2013. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...