E-payment & Security, Technology
November 30, 2023
Via: Payments DiveAmazon’s palm recognition and payment capability, introduced in late 2020, is currently in operation at hundreds of retail locations in the U.S., including Whole Foods Market and Panera Bread locations. The tech giant is also positioning Amazon One as a […]
E-payment & Security, Technology
November 22, 2023
Via: Payments DiveRestaurant workers haven’t returned to the sector in the numbers that business owners hoped to see years after pandemic lockdowns. By 2021, many restaurant owners struggled to fill cook, line cook, server, bartender and manager positions. And though the number […]
November 15, 2023
Via: Retail DivePottery Barn’s new app stands alongside its Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen apps currently on iOS, which it unveiled in January. The two apps offer similar services, including creating registries, viewing items in virtual rooms and paying for […]
E-payment & Security, Technology
November 14, 2023
Via: Payments DiveEarned access wage provider DailyPay experienced a service snafu Friday related to the Veterans Day holiday that deprived some of its users of access to their funds. Some workers who signed up for DailyPay access to their employer payments took […]
E-payment & Security, Technology
November 9, 2023
Via: Retail DiveEveryone’s buying now and paying later. At least that’s what the prevalence of BNPL buttons on online checkout pages would lead you to believe. Buy now, pay later is point-of-sale financing that allows consumers to make a purchase and pay […]
November 9, 2023
Via: Retail DiveIn addition to handbags, Real Authentication also authenticates clothing, jewelry, eyewear, watches and shoes, according to its website. TikTok’s partnership with Real Authentication comes after the U.S. launch of TikTok Shop in September. With the e-commerce hub, TikTok merchants customize […]
E-payment & Security, Technology
November 7, 2023
Via: Payments DiveIn a consumer and small business report issued last month, Mastercard zeroed in on cross-border payment headaches affecting consumers in the U.S. and other international markets as they transact between countries. The company’s survey research showed that consumers are grappling […]
E-payment & Security, Technology
November 2, 2023
Via: Payments DivePayPal’s new CEO, Alex Chriss, spelled out his priorities for making the digital payments company into a more profitable growth enterprise during a call with analysts on Wednesday, just weeks after taking the top post. Chriss said he’s walking in […]
Advertising & Marketing, Technology
October 27, 2023
Via: Retail DiveUnBoxed typically brings a deluge of news around Amazon Ads, and this year is no different. Announcements trickling out of the 2023 show see the e-commerce giant jumping on trends related to generative AI and data clean rooms, while also […]
October 25, 2023
Via: Retail DiveThe news comes as CFOs have struggled to navigate an unusually tight labor market. Hiring soared in September by 336,000, exceeding predictions and validating recent signals from Federal Reserve policymakers that they plan to sustain high interest rates for a […]
E-payment & Security, Technology
October 20, 2023
Via: Payments DiveThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday unveiled its long-awaited open banking proposal, a rule it says will give consumers greater control over their financial data by requiring banks to share such data with third parties like fintechs. The rule […]
E-payment & Security, Technology
October 18, 2023
Via: Payments DiveFor the first time in four quarters, the payments category didn’t lead the fintech pack when it came to money raised by startups during the third quarter. Globally, digital lending garnered the most venture funding in Q3, at $1.7 billion. […]
October 17, 2023
Via: Retail DiveSo far, TalkShopLive has grown its roster of retail partners, including Walmart, Target and Best Buy. Last December, Best Buy offered an in-store pickup option for shoppers who bought items through the platform. The retailer enlisted TikTok influencer Noah Schnacky […]
October 16, 2023
Via: Retail DiveWith its continued efforts to grow its list of next-generational fulfillment center, Walmart is betting big on the benefits it can reap from offering quicker shipping and delivery. In June 2022, Walmart unveiled plans to open four next-generation fulfillment centers […]
October 13, 2023
Via: Retail DiveThe virtual makeup try-on experience is another way Walmart said it is creating personalized shopping experiences for its customers. Additionally, it’s making personalized experiences more accessible to customers who shop with the retailer, according to the release. The AI technology […]
October 12, 2023
Via: Retail DiveAnthropologie enlisted Creative Director and Interior Designer Glen Proebstel to design and style the home using holiday trends from Pinterest. The apparel retailer partnered with Pinterest to assist with promoting the space because of the social media company’s trend analytics […]
October 10, 2023
Via: Retail DiveIn addition to the numerous other tech features, Walmart said it is developing virtual commerce, meaning shoppers can buy physical items within a virtual environment. The retailer has tested its capability within the online game House Flip, but it aims […]
Mobile Commerce, Mobile Marketing
October 6, 2023
Via: HR DiveThe hunt by consumers for more affordable versions of premium products is nothing new. However, the rise of TikTok has been marked by a surge in popularity around “dupes” — a term short for duplicates meant to denote a less […]
E-payment & Security, Technology
September 26, 2023
Via: Payments DiveThe Federal Reserve’s launch of FedNow has garnered significant attention over the past several months. Touted as the U.S. version of a European-style network of real-time payments, the service was met with high expectations. In fact, many still hope that […]
E-payment & Security, Technology
September 5, 2023
Via: Retail DiveA partnership between Amazon and Shopify marks a change in relationship between the two companies. In April 2022, Amazon launched its Buy with Prime feature to allow members to shop on websites outside Amazon while still accessing Prime benefits like […]