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2.5KMobile PaymentsSquare Integrates Food Delivery Services Into POS
Square is releasing new order management integrations for Square for Restaurants, which will allow orders from DoorDash, Postmates and management platform Chowly...
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1.2KMobile ApplicationsUber Eats Becomes Part Of Ride-Hailing App
Uber confirmed to a news outlet on Wednesday (June 5) that it is merging a fully functional web version of Uber Eats...
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2.2KRegulationMarijuana Apps Banned From Google Play
Google has announced new rules for its Play store; one of the main ones is the banning of apps that help people...
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2.0KDigital PaymentsWestern Union Launches Money Transfer Service In Thailand
Western Union has expanded its services into Thailand and launched a brand new international money transfer service in the region, the company...
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1.1KInternationalStarbucks Now Program Launches In China
Starbucks has launched Starbucks Now, a program that lets people order food and drinks ahead of time and then come pick up...
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2.1KInvestmentsMinna Technologies Notches €5.6M In Series A Round
In a Zenith Group-led funding round joined by Visa as well as Swedbank, subscription management platform Minna Technologies has notched €5.6 million...
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1.9KMobile ApplicationsInstagram Discontinues Direct Messaging App
Instagram is shutting down Direct, a standalone direct messaging app that was meant to compete with Snapchat, according to a report. The...
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2.2KRetailAmerican Express To Acquire Resy
To build on its growing suite of digital-first benefits that go beyond rewards and points, American Express announced on Wednesday (May 15)...
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2.0KUnattended RetailDeep Dive: Can Ride-Hailing Apps Keep Traditional Taxis Afloat?
When rideshare companies like Uber first hit cities, they shook the traditional taxi industry. The value of taxi medallions, or permits...
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2.3KRetailTapping Into Apps To Make Business Travel Easier
Business trips can inspire entrepreneurs to create new lodging options. William Lucas was inspired to start Mint House based on his choices...
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1.8KRetailDunkin’ Runs On Mobile Innovation In Q1
With efforts to bring convenience to its guests through mobile technology, Dunkin’ Brands reported first-quarter results that beat analysts’ top-line and bottom-line...
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2.4KRetail7-Eleven Launches Beer Delivery In Select US Markets
Convenience store operator 7-Eleven is launching beer and cider delivery in select U.S. markets. Customers can place their beer orders via the 7Now...
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4.2KEarningsStarbucks Mobile App Now Counts 16.8M Users
With the growth of its rewards program and its stock reaching a record high ahead of expected earnings, Starbucks beat analysts’ earnings...
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1.7KSpend ManagementHumanitarian Workers Find Financial Order Amid Disaster Chaos
When natural and man-made disasters strike, local residents need fast, easy access to medical supplies. However, ensuring that funds are spent appropriately...
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4.1KSecurity & FraudCarsharing App car2go Hacked, 100 Mercedes Stolen
Daimler’s car-sharing service car2go was shut down temporarily Thursday (April 18) in Chicago after a slew of Mercedes-Benz cars were stolen by using...
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4.8KBankingChase Debuts eGifting From Mobile App
Chase announced Monday (April 15) that customers are now able to send gift cards via the Chase Mobile app or website. In...
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2.7KRetailDHL Debuts Africa eShop App
To help merchants sells products to markets in Africa, DHL is rolling out its DHL Africa eShop app. The service is said...
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3.8KSubscription CommerceBehind DoorDash’s Zero-Dollar Delivery Subscription Service
Six months ago, to stay competitive, DoorDash launched its subscription service DashPass, which offers zero-dollar delivery for a monthly fee. In the...
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7.2KSecurity & FraudFaster Payments, Faster Fraudsters
The following Deep Dive takes an in-depth look at how real-time payments and P2P services are enabling faster transactions for users and...
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4.9KSecurity & FraudSchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union’s Lesson In P2P Security
Usage of Zelle surged in 2018, with $119 billion exchanged in P2P transfers on the platform. That volume has attracted fraudsters eagerly...
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3.7KAmazonAmazon Tries Out Pop-Up Ads Over Rivals’ Products
Amazon has been testing a new feature on its mobile app where it forces users to either click through or select a...
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7.6KDigital BankingPaytm Launches New Mobile Banking App
Paytm, the India-based eCommerce and digital wallet company, has announced a new mobile banking app called Payments Bank, according to reports. The...
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3.7KRetailJack In The Box Launches Mobile App
Hamburger chain Jack in the Box is launching a mobile app. The app, which is available at more than 2,200 of the...
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4.6KMobile PaymentsSam’s Club Tests Barcodeless Scan-and-Go Tech
In an effort to make Scan & Go a bit quicker, Sam’s Club, owned by retailing giant Walmart, has developed and is...
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6.8KMobile PaymentsSquare Launches Appointments App For Android
To help manage the booking and payment needs of its users, Square rolled out its Appointments app for Android. The app can...
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3.8KRetailReimagining Hotel Booking Experiences Via Curated Mobile Apps
To help define travel for the next generation of adventurers, Porter & Sail is combining discovery and booking it leans toward full-platform...
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4.8KRetailQVC Rolls Out Shopping Video ‘Q Anytime’ Mobile App
QVC, the television home shopping network, is releasing a video shopping app for the iPhone, to create what the company calls “immersive,...
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3.4KInvestmentsLunchr Raises $34M As It Goes After Meal Voucher Market
Lunchr, the French startup going after the corporate meal voucher market, has raised $34 million in venture funding. According to a report,...
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3.0KMPOS TrackerDeep Dive: How mPOS Helps Supermarkets Compete
Supermarkets around the world may seem to have locked-in consumer bases — groceries are a necessity, after all — but the reality...
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3.3KInnovationApple, Aetna Team On Health App
Aetna, a CVS Health business, announced Tuesday (Jan. 29) the launch of Attain, a new health experience designed by Aetna in collaboration...
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11.1KRetailWhy Mobile Order-Ahead Is A Must-Have Ingredient For QSRs
To help serve diners who crave convenience, restaurants and solution providers have started to test and grow their mobile ordering services. The...
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3.5KMobile ApplicationsWhatsApp Business Has More Than 5M Users
WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned messaging app, announced Thursday (Jan. 24) that more than five million businesses are using WhatsApp Business a year after...
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5.9KRetailTackling Restaurant Waste With Mobile Apps
Restaurants often prepare too much food for the lunch or dinner rush, but startups are providing them with an avenue to market...
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2.7KPersonnelSnap’s CFO The Latest Executive To Leave
Snap, the struggling maker of the disappearing app Snapchat, saw its stock take a big hit after announcing its chief financial officer...
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3.3KMobile ApplicationsWeChat Eyes Video Streaming, Satellite Apps
WeChat’s founder has revealed the company’s next moves as he admits that even the popular platform could potentially become obsolete. “WeChat will...
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3.3KAuthenticationWhatsApp To Include Fingerprint Scanning For Android Devices
WhatsApp, the messaging app owned by Facebook, is gearing up to add fingerprint scanning for Android devices. According to a report in Money...
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5.5KSecurity & FraudComcast Launches AI-Powered Cybersecurity Service
Comcast is releasing an artificial intelligence-powered service that will monitor, block and tell customers about online threats to devices connected to home...
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9.3KPartnerships / AcquisitionsPhillips, Honda Pair On In-Car Gas Payments
Phillips 66 has announced a partnership with Honda Developer Studio on an in-vehicle fuel payment integration service that enables Honda vehicle owners...
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4.8KMobile ApplicationsMoviePass’ ‘Cancel Subscription’ Button Glitches For Users
Some customers of MoviePass, the company that charges a monthly fee to let users watch movies, have said they tried to cancel...
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6.4KSecurity & FraudEquifax Settles With NY AG Over App Security
The Office of the New York State Attorney General Barbara Underwood announced late last week it reached settlements with five companies whose...
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5.1KInvestmentsPropel Notches $12.8M In Series A Funding
To help low-income consumers get back on their feet, New York-based Propel has notched $12.8 million in Series A funding. Nyca Partners...
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4.3KBankingRobinhood Launches Checking, Savings Account
Robinhood, the mobile investment app company, announced Thursday (Dec. 13) that it has launched Robinhood Checking & Savings, a new feature aimed...
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4.0KDigital PaymentsMastercard, Cardstream Team To Promote UK Digital Payments
Cardstream, the U.K. provider of white-label payment software and services, announced on Tuesday (Dec. 11) the launch of a new initiative that is...
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3.2KRetailStitch Fix Earnings: A Mixed Bag Amid App Efforts
Amid expansion in its selection and growth of data sets from its Style Shuffle game, Stitch Fix reported first-quarter fiscal year 2019...
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6.4KMobile ApplicationsMoneyGram Mobile App Launches In 15 New Countries
MoneyGram, a global money transfer and payment service, has launched a new mobile app that is available in the U.S. and 14...
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3.9KGlobal PaymentsSingtel Adds Payment Options To Dash; Metro Bank Upgrades Mobile App
Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes Singapore’s Singtel rollout of international payment...
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8.5KRetailHow Five QSRs Are Tapping Into A Mobile Order-Ahead Future
For their mobile order-ahead offerings, some quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are choosing to team up with technology providers and other retailers, with the...
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3.1KRetailHow Subscriptions May Propel Atmospheric App Store Growth
“There’s an app for that,” the old digital adage goes, and shoppers seem to be taking note: Consumers’ spend in app stores...
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3.6KToday In DataToday In Data: Striking A Balance Between Convenience And Security
Keeping consumers happy enough to make them loyal customers is no easy task, particularly as the list of things they are looking...
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3.3KB2B PaymentsvCom Enhances IT Spend Management Mobile Solution
IT spend management solutions provider vCom Solutions is upgrading its mobile app for iOS and Android devices, the company said this week....