Mobile Commerce

International
Two Global Payments Showstoppers
February 11, 2015

The big trend in payments is to move away from in-house payments processing systems to SaaS-based platforms that are easy to deploy, configure and enable new capabilities. What’s driving this trend, says i2c CMO Marc Winitz, is the need for both the control and flexibility...

Has E-Commerce Killed Customer Loyalty?
February 10, 2015

For retailers, brand retention and building a loyal customer base is important, especially as online shopping has made the retail space more competitive. According to data collected by Accenture, not only has it become more convenient, it’s also make consumers more fickle shoppers, as brand...

E-Commerce Tweet Deals Attract Millennial Followers
February 10, 2015

A key component of most retail stores’ online presence is their social media networking, which can be used to keep potential consumers engaged in brand awareness, or even offer discounts on goods. This is particularly important when catering to a millennial generation that is increasingly...

Merchant Innovation
Fuel Rewards May Drive Retail Coalition Loyalty in America
February 10, 2015

While very popular in Europe, Canada, and the U.K., retail coalition loyalty programs have been difficult to get off the ground in America, largely thanks to the abundance of stand-alone loyalty programs and the need to protect a customer base. With greater integration of payment...

India’s E-Commerce Figures May Catch Physical Store Share By 2019
February 10, 2015

Despite its current problems with slow adoption of online retail, a new retail survey in India predicts that by 2019, e-commerce will pass physical store sales by 2019. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Shoppers Say Personalized Mobile Experience A Must
February 10, 2015

Mobile devices are quickly becoming the main search tools for shoppers, and retailers are increasingly investing in ways to turn mobile searches into consumer benefits to drive sales. A new Retail Consumer Sentiment Survey published by Merkle Inc. shows that if a brick-and-mortar or online...

Taco Bell Beefs Up Sales With Mobile Ordering
February 10, 2015

Taco Bell’s new mobile app is cooking, posting sales at 20 percent higher than in-store orders. 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...

Merchant Innovation
JetBlue Flying The Friendly Skies With Apple Pay
February 10, 2015

After four months of predictions, Apple Pay is actually hitting the stratosphere.  Literally.  Starting next week, passengers on some JetBlue Airways flights will be able to use Apple Pay to buy food and drinks once cruising altitude is reached.  Users will also be able to...

What’s Inside The Global Payments ‘Gateway In A Box’
February 10, 2015

The merchant checklist for taking on global commerce in many ways might appear never-ending. There are multiple languages, currencies, payment methods, regulations, compliance issues, the build versus buy discussion and much more that must be considered in the process. And in Europe specifically, simply signing...