Merchant Innovation

Softgate Systems To Be Acquired By TIO
July 14, 2015

North American cloud-based payments processor TIO has announced that it will be acquiring Softgate Systems, Inc. — a New Jersey firm that specializes in providing consumers with retail bill payment solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Amazon Prime Day Spurs Retail Black Friday In July
July 14, 2015

Amazon’s Prime Day (July 15) has primed retailers to keep the competition fierce by creating their own July sales events. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

NCR Tablet POS Upgrade Comes With “Concierge” Touch
July 14, 2015

Small businesses needing an upgrade to their tablet POS systems now have another option in the market. 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...

CircleUp Circles In $22M To Invest Back In Brands
July 14, 2015

CircleUp, the crowdfunding startup, is straying a bit off the beaten path in its latest fundraising round. 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...

Jet.com Closer To Launch To Take On Amazon
July 14, 2015

Amazon’s long-awaited rival, Jet.com, will finally launch next Tuesday, July 21. 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...

Facebook Working On Newest Virtual Assistant: ‘Moneypenny’
July 14, 2015

Look out Siri, Cortana and Google’s unnamed assistant for Google Now (Tappy is available since they acquired Softcard — we’re just saying). It looks like a new competitor is set to join the digital personal assistant space — Moneypenny. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Public Transit May Get The Uber Treatment
July 13, 2015

Move over, Uber. The next wave in transportation disruption may come from a myriad of startups looking to provide a convenient niche service to commuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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MasterCard Took Apple Pay Out To The Ball Game
July 13, 2015

Over the weekend MasterCard gave its cardholders at this year’s MLB All-Star Game in Cincinnati the ability to use Apple Pay at contactless merchandise and concession acceptance locations, while also promising a “Priceless experience.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Carid Rolls Out Consumer Shopping Website
July 13, 2015

Carid, an online automotive retailer, announced that it has rolled out a new consumer website designed to enhance the shopping experience for its customers online. The site offers an extensive collection of custom automotive products, such as aftermarket wheels, and is known as being a destination...