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1.7KPayments InnovationThe Rise of Shared Parking In The Platform Economy
With 225 million U.S. drivers, parking can be a tight squeeze. Of course, marketplaces are vying to solve the parking problem —...
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1.3KRetailBuilding A Destination For Campground Reviews (And Reservations)
Sarah Smith and her husband are avid campers. They’ve camped their entire lives. And when they moved to the Pacific Northwest, they...
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3.4KRestaurant innovationHow Domino’s Works To Deliver On Customer Loyalty
An unsatisfying restaurant ordering experience can turn long-term customers into last-time patrons. So how can restaurants know which tech and services will...
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4.6KRestaurant innovationInside Domino’s Data Strategy For Driving Customer Loyalty
Technology is an essential ingredient that connects consumers with their favorite food brands. Whether they have a hankering for burgers, pizza, tacos...
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2.5KDigital BankingJD.com, Central Group Team Up For FinServ App
JD.com and the biggest retailer in Thailand, Central Group, have launched a financial services app called Dolfin to help connect with local...
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1.5KMobile ApplicationsInstagram Threads Takes A Shot At Snapchat
Instagram and its parent company Facebook are working on a new type of messaging app to rival Snapchat, according to a report...
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1.7KRetailStylitics Notches $15M In Series B Funding Round
With Series B funding, outfit-based shopping recommendation startup Stylitics has raised $15 million. The company was first known for a mobile app...
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3.0KOmnicommerceOpenTable Moves Into Delivery — Why — And Why Now?
For an entire generation of consumers, booking a restaurant by telephone is as foreign an activity as using a rotary phone or...
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3.0KMobile ApplicationsACI Worldwide Tech Powers Co-op’s Pay-In-Aisle App
Mobile technology by payments provider ACI Worldwide is a crucial part of the Co-operative Group’s (Co-op) new pay-in-aisle app, the firm said...
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2.4KMobile PaymentsSionic Mobile Offers Pay At Pump – Minus The App
Sionic Mobile has announced the launch of mobile payments at gas pumps without requiring a mobile app. The company is integrating its...
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4.1KHealthcareNew Mobile Healthcare Efforts Point To Wider Payment Trends
Slowly but steadily, healthcare is becoming more mobile about payments, and that trend – a very long time in coming – appears...
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2.6KInternationalVietnam Launches New Social Media App As Facebook Alternative
Vietnam is introducing a social network similar to Facebook after the Communist-ruled government asked domestic tech companies to create substitutions. Gapo, which...
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3.0KSecurity & FraudGoogle Suspends Fraudulent Samsung Update App
Google has suspended a fraudulent mobile app that claimed to offer system-level Android updates to smartphones. While the app on the Google...
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3.8KSecurity & FraudHackers Make Off With $500K From 7-Eleven Japan App
7-Eleven Japan had to suspend the mobile payments feature on its 7Pay app due to a security flaw that affected around 900...
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1.5KMobile ApplicationsSamsung Pulls The Plug On India AI Shopping App
Samsung has shut down its India-specific, AI-powered app called Samsung Mall, according to a report. India is a big market for Samsung,...
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2.5KCryptocurrencytZERO Debuts Cryptocurrency App
To serve investors who want to participate in the digital currency market, Overstock.com subsidiary tZERO has rolled out a digital wallet as...
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3.7KFaster PaymentsHow Mobile Technology Can Help Divorced Parents Manage Financial Obligations
When divorced parents have to get together to exchange cash for kids’ braces and summer camp, it can be a fraught experience....
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2.7KMobile ApplicationsHopper Now Offering Direct Hotel Booking
Hopper has announced that more than 270,000 hotels in over 200 countries and territories across 1,600 major cities are now available to...
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4.1KMobile 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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1.9KMobile 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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3.1KRegulationMarijuana 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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2.8KDigital 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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1.5KInternationalStarbucks 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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2.7KInvestmentsMinna 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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2.4KMobile 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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3.3KRetailAmerican 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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3.2KUnattended 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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3.7KRetailTapping 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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2.5KRetailDunkin’ 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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3.3KRetail7-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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7.0KEarningsStarbucks 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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2.2KSpend 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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4.6KSecurity & 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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6.0KBankingChase 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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3.7KRetailDHL 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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4.6KSubscription 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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8.7KSecurity & 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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5.7KSecurity & 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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4.3KAmazonAmazon 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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8.1KDigital 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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4.4KRetailJack 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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5.3KMobile 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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7.4KMobile 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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4.3KRetailReimagining 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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5.7KRetailQVC 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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3.8KInvestmentsLunchr 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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3.3KMPOS 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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3.6KInnovationApple, 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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11.8KRetailWhy 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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4.1KMobile 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...
