Merchant Innovation

Merchant Innovation
Steady. Predictable. Revenue. Stream.
August 19, 2015

What CFO (or CEO for that matter) doesn’t love hearing those four words? Vesta Corporation CMO Tom Byrnes tells PYMNTS that delivering on that proposition is possible when payments processing is turned into a revenue generating opportunity. And that, Byrnes says, starts with another phrase...

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Macy’s Digitizes Dressing Rooms To Take On Amazon
August 19, 2015

In order to keep up with Amazon’s aggressive push into the retail sector, Macy’s is turning to its dressing rooms to keep consumers coming back for more.

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Outlook ‘Peach’y For Another Lunch Delivery Service
August 19, 2015

Peach, a meal delivery service that focuses on providing lunch in Seattle and San Diego, secured $8 million in funding from Madrona Venture Group and Vulcan Capital, The New York Times reported yesterday (Aug. 18).

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What’s Behind Amazon’s Secret ‘Amazon Flex’ Service?
August 19, 2015

It appears Amazon’s delivery plans are ready to expand. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

Revel Systems Raises $13.5M For International Expansion
August 19, 2015

Revel Systems, an iPad point-of-sale provider, announced yesterday (Aug. 18) that it has secured a major investment to help the company expand on its international ambitions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Messaging App Kik Joins The Unicorn Club
August 19, 2015

Ontario-based messaging app Kik has just crossed the threshold into unicorn territory, as its latest $50 million funding round has officially knocked its value to $1 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Target’s Digitally Focused Model Sparks Sales Growth
August 19, 2015

Both Target and Walmart’s earnings results showed the retail giants are focused on driving up sales by focusing on digital, but, as the past few quarters have shown, one retailer seems to better at threading the digital needle. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Walmart Posts Slight Sales Growth With eCommerce Boost
August 18, 2015

Walmart’s lower than expected earnings pushed its stock down this morning (Aug. 18) when the retail giant reported its second quarter earnings. Consequently, Walmart cut their full-year guidance as a result of the earnings slump. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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UberEATS Revs Up At Uber
August 18, 2015

Uber is rolling out an upgrade to its app and it has nothing to do with its ride-hailing service. Instead, this update is focused on its food delivery side, UberEATS. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...