Buy now, pay later (BNPL) options are particularly in demand, as they can lower cart abandonment and encourage shoppers to pay in installments for all sorts of items. Flexible payment options can also help smaller merchants extend their reach and attract shoppers who are closely monitoring...
Online shopping technology firm BigCommerce reported double-digit total revenue growth in the second quarter as it invested in its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. In digital onboarding, a number of financial institutions (FIs) are looking for new and engaging identity verification methods. And in fraud prevention, credit unions (CUs) and banks are...
Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are looking into many measures to reopen safely without putting shoppers at risk, like adopting mobile wallets and other forms of contactless payments. And a number of shoppers are loading their debit card information into ordering apps and mobile wallets, while social commerce could be...
Digital disbursement technologies have recently emerged, allowing consumers to access funds within a half-hour—or even within seconds, in some cases. These solutions could make or break business relationships between firms and their partners or clients. And in retail, several reports are indicating healthy inventory positions...
The global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic slowed some parts of normal life to a crawl, while others saw their paces quickened unexpectedly. Financial services remains a growing segment, and the needs in both consumer and treasury banking are expanding and becoming more complex. Consumers’ changing needs...
PadSplit connects renters and properties via the platform model to lower the cost of renting while providing homeowners with income. In retail logistics, eBay has expanded its integration with UPS to add new functions for selling and shipping. And the use of cash is dwindling...
Retailers are facing pressure to offer digital payment options to meet shoppers’ demand for digital-first commerce. Many consumers are interested in using secure, contactless payment methods in-store, while a number of them would actually decline to pay without them. And adding payment integrations has become...
Many restaurants have been stressed to their breaking point during COVID-19, but innovations like artificial intelligence (AI) can help diners interact with expanded and diverse menu options. In retail, Walmart set a start date on its subscription plan, which will serve as its challenge to Amazon Prime. And a majority of...
Real-time settlement options could provide a large opportunity for marketplaces at a time when the U.S. eCommerce innovation space is booming. In retail, Walmart has officially joined Microsoft in a bid for TikTok, as it bets on youth as well as ad revenue. And Reliance Industries has purchased Future Group’s retail shops as...
