Merchant Innovation

Apple Patent Swaps Passcode for Selfie​
April 02, 2015

You may soon be able to lock and unlock your iPhone with your face. 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...

Groupon Lanches Goods Marketplace
April 02, 2015

Groupon’s evolution from online coupon site to traditional e-tailer seems to have moved another small step forward this week with the understated announcement of a new marketplace for goods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Woolworths, Apple Watch And The Wrist-Based Shopping List
April 02, 2015

Australian shoppers will soon get a test of Woolworths’ first Apple Phone app, according to CNET. 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...

Is Etsy Worth Its IPO Price?
April 02, 2015

Etsy made the headlines this week when it set its IPO price range at $14-$16 a share, valuing the company at $1.2 billion. The New York Times points out that, at that price, they would trade at roughly 52 times its adjusted earnings. Get the...

Where EMV And The Cloud Take mPOS
April 02, 2015

Nearly 300 percent more retailers plan to deploy mPOS solutions to better serve their businesses, says a new report. And growth in the space continues to center on those “tablet” enabled POS systems as more merchants experiment with ways to better power front and back...

Why Is An eCommerce Shoemaker Going In-Store With Nordstrom?
April 02, 2015

Australian custom shoemaker Shoes of Prey is now rolling out its design-your-own-shoes system to Nordstrom stores in five more U.S. cities, Chain Store Age reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

How ChowNow Stands Out On The Mobile Dining Buffet
April 01, 2015

While there are many positive things to be said for the on-demand mobile economy, one that cannot be mentioned enough times is that going hungry is not an option for anyone with a functioning mobile phone. There are apps that deliver takeout, apps that deliver...

eBay Rolls Out A New Payment Platform And Dance Craze
April 01, 2015

Despite reporting to media outlets that it has no intention of creating a new proprietary payments platform once PayPal is spun off, it is rumored that eBay may have changed its mind. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Harry Reid Drafts Luke Skywalker for “Sabre Security”
April 01, 2015

In a move that has left commentators on both sides of the aisle reeling and a little confused, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid took to the floor on Congress’ Upper Chamber to urge his fellow senators to appoint actor Mark Hamill to the position of...