Merchant Innovation

Merchant Innovation
The SMB Innovation Perception/Reality Adoption Gap
December 16, 2015

SMBs think that they’re on the forefront of new payments and business process innovation, but the reality is anything but. Sage Payments CEO Paul Bridgewater and MPD CEO Karen Webster hosted a digital discussion last week in which the results of the latest SMB Technology...

The Overlooked Truths Of Holiday Retail
December 15, 2015

With just a little over a week to go until Christmas (get those Amazon orders in, only seven days left with free two-day shipping) and the new year officially breathing down our collective necks, the end-of-the-year wisdom is officially upon us all. Get the Full...

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Apple Music Gets Taylor Swift For Christmas
December 15, 2015

Right behind being known for her music, Taylor Swift has had several high-profile breakups with celebrities around the world, but when she temporarily decided not to list her most recent album on Apple Music, experts were shocked. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Consumer Insights
For Some Retailers, Green Monday Deals Beat Out Black Friday Prices
December 15, 2015

When consumers grumble about “Christmas creep,” they’re usually referring to how the once-contained holiday shopping season has started to sneak its way earlier and earlier into November — and, sometimes, even October. However annoying a premature commercial or radio jingle may be for the shoppers,...

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Why Google’s Buying Big Into VR
December 15, 2015

Is virtual reality anything more than a high-priced gimmick? Despite the opinions of detractors, Google is still putting its resources behind the emerging tech — and for what could possibly be its smartest economic decision yet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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NET-A-PORTER’s Mobile Push
December 15, 2015

Even though the high-profile events of the fashion world take place on a runway with exclusive crowds, NET-A-PORTER is showing that success in modern retail fashion depends on giving customers what they want and when they want it. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Dynamic Pricing Becomes The Rule, Not The Exception
December 15, 2015

There’s no denying that in terms of cutting-edge innovations, online retailers are usually quicker on the uptake than their in-store counterparts. However, while eCommerce-centric businesses may have pulled ahead on fronts like omnichannel and dynamic pricing, more and more brick-and-mortar merchants are stealing pages from...

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Saks Snaps Up Gilt
December 15, 2015

Once valued at around $1 billion, eCommerce startup Gilt has found its exit, a $250 million acquisition by Saks’ parent company, Hudson’s Bay Co. (HBC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Airbnb Competitors Merge To Take On Marketplace
December 15, 2015

Just how far can the sharing economy truly go? While Airbnb might have seemed like a far-fetched proposal several years ago, similar startups with slightly larger products are jockeying for power within an even more seemingly impractical market. Get the Full Story Complete the form...