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Groupon Partners With Grubhub To Bring Food Delivery To Its US Customers

Groupon Partners With Grubhub To Bring Food Delivery To Its US Customers
Groupon Partners With Grubhub To Bring Food Delivery To Its US Customers
August 01, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

In QSR news this week, Groupon and Grubhub announced in a press release that the two companies have formed a strategic partnership to bring food...

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For Mastercard, QR Codes, Developing Market By (Developing) Market
For Mastercard, QR Codes, Developing Market By (Developing) Market
August 01, 2017  |  Mastercard

When it comes to payments, each market or country has its own preferences. Cash, plastic, debit or credit — consumers demand access to the transaction types...

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Flipkart’s Deal To Acquire Snapdeal Is Officially Dead
Flipkart’s Deal To Acquire Snapdeal Is Officially Dead
August 01, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Less than one week after Bangalore-based eCommerce company Flipkart’s rumored acquisition of New Delhi-based eCommerce company Snapdeal looked to be nearing completion, the deal has officially died....

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EMVCo Rolls Out Two QR Code Payment Specifications
EMVCo Rolls Out Two QR Code Payment Specifications
August 01, 2017  |  Payment Methods

EMVCo, the global technical body that manages EMV specifications, announced Monday (July 31) it has released two QR code payment specifications supporting merchant-presented QR code...

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PayPal Backs UK Startup Cloud IQ In Funding Round
PayPal Backs UK Startup Cloud IQ In Funding Round
August 01, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Cloud IQ, a U.K. startup that optimizes eCommerce, has raised £4 million in venture funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Samsung Launches Data Monetization Service To Enable IoT Data Economy
Samsung Launches Data Monetization Service To Enable IoT Data Economy
August 01, 2017  |  Internet of Things

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has launched a new service, Samsung ARTIK Cloud Monetization for the Internet of Things (IoT), to monetize data shared by IoT...

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Apple’s HomePod Firmware Leaks iPhone 8 Details
Apple’s HomePod Firmware Leaks iPhone 8 Details
August 01, 2017  |  Merchant Innovation

Apple has its HomePod to thank for leaks about the upcoming iPhone 8. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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CFPB Rails Against Costly Pay-By-Phone Fees
CFPB Rails Against Costly Pay-By-Phone Fees
August 01, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned companies  Monday (July 31) about  tricking consumers into expensive pay-by-phone fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Prosper Gets Rid Of App Designed To Protect Identities
Prosper Gets Rid Of App Designed To Protect Identities
August 01, 2017  |  Fraud Prevention

Prosper Marketplace, the online lender, is reportedly getting rid of its Prosper Daily mobile app, which enabled customers to monitor their personal finances, like credit...

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