Merchant Innovation

The IPO Edition: Square, First Data And Worldpay
October 19, 2015

As the good people at Morton Salt first said in 1911, “when it rains, it pours.” And last week that rain came in the form of IPOs, with big updates from Square, big news for the widely coveted Worldpay and something of a big letdown for...

Amazon
Amazon’s Big Impact On India’s Big Shopping Festival
October 19, 2015

Amazon might still be a baby in the grand scheme of Indian eCommerce markets, but it’s giving well-established local companies such as Flipkart and Snapdeal a run for their money with its special offers for Diwali, the widely celebrated Indian festival of lights. Get the Full Story Complete...

Retail Grocers Struggle To Crack Food Deserts
October 16, 2015

Though there’s been a significant push toward healthy foods and lifestyles in recent years, the fact remains that a large portion of the U.S. still lives without easy access to fresh fruits and produce. According to data from DoSomething.org, close to 24 million Americans currently...

Tim Cook’s Wink At Investors And Apple Pay North Of The Border
October 16, 2015

If Apple learns nothing else from 2015, it will be that, by and large, bankers just can't keep a secret. After many months of speculation, it looks like Apple Pay may soon launch in Canada.

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Y Combinator Moves On Late-Stage Investment
October 16, 2015

Over the last 10 years, Y Combinator (YC) has become one of the most well-known brand names in incubating and launching top-tier tech talent — Airbnb and Dropbox are both alumni. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Yahoo Looks To Nix Passwords In Security Push
October 16, 2015

Passwords for digital accounts have become almost as ubiquitous as the devices they’re used to access, and the statistics paint a scary picture. According to Entrepreneur, the three most common passwords in 2014 were, shockingly, “123456,” “PASSWORD” and “12345.” Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Experts Sound Off On Macy’s $400 Million Millennial Gamble
October 15, 2015

Between its hundreds of storefronts, long pedigree and high-visibility advertising (think, Thanksgiving Day parades), Macy’s is no stranger to the average American consumer. However, the traditional image is undergoing generational change as millennials become the dominant spending force in the market. Get the Full Story...

Retail Sales Stagnate, Walmart Gets Suggestive And Visa Stands By Interchange
October 15, 2015

Halloween has not so much happened yet, but that has not stopped a shocking and frankly dismaying number of Americans from jumping the gate and getting the drop on their Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa gifts. According to a recent poll by CreditCards.com, 32 million Americans have already...

B2B Payments
Why Whole Foods’ Better Backend Is Really About Strengthening The Storefront Experience
October 15, 2015

Whole Foods announced this week that it will be pairing up with Infor to completely redesign and upgrade its ERP systems — a move that is actually a whole lot bigger than making sure its backend runs better. It’s using its logistics system to better...