As the most high-volume mobile payment U.S. retailer, Starbucks carries a lot of clout in mobile circles. So much so, that when Starbucks opted to not support a wearable Android payment app called WearBucks, the app decided to find a way to handle Starbucks payments...
There is no one on Earth who wants to spend more time looking for parking. There is no way to enjoy the experience; nothing to be learned from circling city blocks in a desperate but futile search of a free space—in short, there is nothing...
When it comes to fighting cybersecurity threats, there are many possible philosophies, but one school of thought says that if you can’t beat ‘em, it’s time to consider paying them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
One of my colleagues recently shared an anecdote about something she observed while in a hotel lobby in San Francisco. A group of young people had gathered, ready to head out for the evening. They were debating how to get to their destination. After a...
Retail real estate developer Simon is moving to make mall-based shopping a little more technologically advanced with beacons. Simon has expanded its partnership with Mobiquity Technologies, Inc. to create “smart malls” in 200+ Simon retail locations using Bluetooth-enabled iBeacon technology. Get the Full Story Complete...
After a 20 venue test run in San Francisco, Priceline’s OpenTable app is poised to go nationwide. 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...
Americans get 5 billion emails a day and 75 percent of them are viewed on mobile devices. @Pay has taken this 30 year old communications tool and turned it into a powerful point of sale. PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster caught-up with @Pay’s CEO John Killoran...
Home design e-tailer Fab.com is in talks to be acquired, according to comments its CEO made to Forbes.com. 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...
Given key geographic differences in payroll rules, Intuit has purchased U.K.-based payroll specialist PaySuite, to complete it’s integration into QuickBooks Online. The two firms had been partnering with months. This move is similar to Intuit’s purchase back in May of Invitco, a cloud-based bookkeeping operation...
