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GenZ Loves Their Digital Wallets
GenZ Loves Their Digital Wallets
April 09, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

Digital wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Wallet provide consumers with convenient and secure ways to make in-store and online purchases without having to put sensitive credit or...

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Data Privacy Laws Threaten Small Businesses’ Digital Advertising Efforts
Data Privacy Laws Threaten Small Businesses’ Digital Advertising Efforts
April 08, 2024  |  SMBs

The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024, a proposed bill set to impact data collection and online privacy, successfully passed both the Senate and House...

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Revolving Credit Surge Hints at Split Payments’ Continued Appeal
Revolving Credit Surge Hints at Split Payments’ Continued Appeal
April 08, 2024  |  Alternative Credit

Debt continues to mount — and at an accelerated pace, per the Federal Reserve’s latest tally on consumer credit. Within that growth likely lies a continued...

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The Vitamin Shoppe COO: Rise of Click-and-Mortar™ Is Transforming Wellness Retail
The Vitamin Shoppe COO: Rise of Click-and-Mortar™ Is Transforming Wellness Retail
April 08, 2024  |  Retail

As retailers adapt to consumers’ increasingly digitally integrated lifestyles, The Vitamin Shoppe is targeting its offerings to today’s Click-and-Mortar™ shoppers. Most of the company’s customers are engaging across digital...

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3DS 2.0 Demands More Attention as Fraud Defense From Issuers and Merchants
3DS 2.0 Demands More Attention as Fraud Defense From Issuers and Merchants
April 08, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Dewald Nolte, chief strategy officer at Entersekt, said 3-D Secure (3DS), the security protocol that was refreshed seven years ago, is an essential tool in fighting...

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Digital Innovation Continues to Shift B2B Healthcare Market
Digital Innovation Continues to Shift B2B Healthcare Market
April 08, 2024  |  Healthcare

Healthcare is its own unique beast, from payments to marketing strategies to the intricacies of its supply chain. The sector is witnessing a transformation, especially...

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Boomers Lead Trend Toward Paying for Necessities With Subscriptions
Boomers Lead Trend Toward Paying for Necessities With Subscriptions
April 08, 2024  |  Payment Methods

When you think of subscriptions, an array of products and services likely come to mind.  From streaming services to pet foods to coffee pods to...

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CE 100 Index Loses 2.1% but ‘Have Fun’ Pillar Gains Ground
CE 100 Index Loses 2.1% but ‘Have Fun’ Pillar Gains Ground
April 08, 2024  |  Connected Economy

It was a week of widespread losses for the CE 100 Index. Only the “Have Fun” pillar gained ground, up 1.1%.   Spotify shares gained 17.6%,...

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New US Passport App Removes Friction Amid Business-Leisure Travel Shifts
New US Passport App Removes Friction Amid Business-Leisure Travel Shifts
April 07, 2024  |  Travel Payments

The cost of skipping long airport queues is set to increase due a hike in fees for expedited security programs, according to a recent press release...

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