Mobile Commerce

Controversial
Apple: Payments? Isn’t There An App For That?
June 03, 2014

Once again, Apple has disappointed those theorizing this is the year the maker of iPhones and iPads launches its own payment scheme. Discussions at the opening of the company’s WWDC made no mention of hardware changes, and the likelihood of a payments scheme appears not...

Europe
With The PowaTag Platform European Companies Can Build “Virtual Boutiques” Using Real World Advertisements
June 03, 2014

European shoppers who are looking for fashion on the go can now make their purchases in 20 seconds or less using their smart phones. Fast Retailing Co.’s Comptoir des Cotonniers division has paired with Powa Technologies, a London-based app maker, to make it possible for...

Company Spotlight
Putin: “Da” to Visa and MasterCard Staying In Russia
June 03, 2014

Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly has signed amendments to a recently enacted law that make it easier for MasterCard and Visa to remain operating in that country. Specific details, remain sketchy, and there may be a $3 billion string attached to the deal.

Commentary
Will Apple Become The American Express of Mobile Payments?
June 02, 2014

Today is the day that we might actually get a peek into Apple’s playbook on mobile payments. 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...

Merchant Innovation
Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference Starts Today
June 02, 2014

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Mobile Commerce
Costco: Store Visits Driven By Bargains Still Reign
June 02, 2014

While Costco Wholesale Corp. continues to test home delivery, company execs at the Issaquah, Wash.-based wholesale shopping club contend strong bargains will keep shopping warehouses busy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Merchant Innovation
IDC: Forecast For Tablet Sales Down
June 02, 2014

The latest data from research firm IDC projects that tablet device sales for the next year will be lower than 2013 sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Europe
Kalixa Acquires PXP Solutions In European Processor Deal
June 02, 2014

UK-based processor Kalixa has acquired PXP Solutions, a 27-year-old privately held UK-based merchant processor, according to lawyers involved in the deal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Financial Inclusion
Travel Search Site Hipmunk Snares $20 Million In Funding
June 02, 2014

The flight and hotel search startup Hipmunk announced on its blog last week that it had raised $20 million in Series C funding. Oak Investment Partners led the way, which according to Hipmunk CEO Adam Goldstein has the necessary travel and mobile experience to really...