Merchant Innovation
NCR Launches Cloud Connect
January 08, 2014

NCR, which on Jan. 8 unveiled NCR Cloud Connect, a cloud-based ecosystem of digital services for retailers, is looking to address merchants’ desire for new and innovative technology services to better engage consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Mobile Commerce
Walmart eCommerce Chief Discusses Strategy
January 08, 2014

On Black Friday, with Walmart’s guarantees, customers who stood in line for the entirety of a designated offer got the deal, Neil Ashe, the megaretailer’s president and CEO of global eCommerce, told CNN Money in a Jan. 7 report. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Company Spotlight
Consumer Economic Confidence Remains High: Discover
January 08, 2014

The Discover U.S. Spending Monitor remained at 89.0 in December, as consumer confidence in the economy rose to its highest level since July. However, consumers’ spending intentions declined, according to Discover Financial Services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

News
ShopperTrak: Holiday Retail Sales Rose 2.7%
January 08, 2014

U.S. retailers use of promotions and discounts reportedly helped drive a 2.7 percent increase in holiday season sales, overcoming a shorter holiday sales season and adverse climate conditions that left many consumers unable to get to stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

International
Apple Opens Store On Alibaba’s Tmall Marketplace
January 08, 2014

Apple reportedly has opened its own official store on the Tmall online marketplace operated by Alibaba, China’s large eCommerce provider. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

News
PulseWallet Touts Cardless Biometric POS Option At CES
January 08, 2014

PulseWallet is demonstrating a cardless point-of-sale solution at the Consumer Electronics Show this week in Las Vegas that uses of PalmSecure biometric technology by Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

SEPA Compliance Still Low Despite Feb. 1 Deadline
January 08, 2014

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ZenPayroll Seeks Painless Payroll Nationwide
January 08, 2014

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New Report: What’s Holding Back China’s Mobile-Money Market?
January 08, 2014

Despite a strong base of mobile phone users and an online payment system filled with friction, mobile payments have yet to take hold with Chinese consumers: And this reality isn’t set to change in 2014. That’s the finding of a new report from Maverick China...