Merchant

Merchants are dependent on service providers to manage diverse aspects of their operations, from processing payments to handling inventory management. These partnerships are critical for optimizing efficiency and ensuring seamless business operations in this lucrative market.

E-commerce

Decoding Asia-Pacific’s E-Commerce Landscape

by Tristan Chiappini

July 24, 2020

Asia-Pacific (APAC) is both a fascinating and complex region when it comes to its e-commerce landscape. With the ubiquitous use...

Conversational Commerce

Alexa Voice App Activation Adds Convenience, but at What Cost?

by Tim Sloane

July 23, 2020

Voice payments and voice-enabled digital experiences continue to evolve as technology companies compete to become consumers' preferred digital assistant. By...

Merchant

Wendy’s Beefs Up Customer Engagement With Loyalty Launch

by Raymond Pucci

July 22, 2020

Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are a highly competitive space and have fared well relative to the overall restaurant sector during...

Merchant

Starbucks Crafts New Payment Options For Loyalty Points

by Raymond Pucci

July 21, 2020

Starbucks announced expanded payment options for loyalty credit—but hold your double shot latte for the moment. The coffee café’s loyalty...

Merchant

Now is the Time for Fuel Merchants to Upgrade to EMV Card Acceptance

by PaymentsJournal

July 21, 2020

Even though the deadline was extended to April 17, 2021, many fuel merchants are unprepared to meet the upcoming EMV...

Merchant

7-Eleven Adds Pickup Option To Mobile Order and Pay App

by Raymond Pucci

July 20, 2020

Now quick-stop C-store shopping can be even faster. 7-Eleven has added a pickup option to its 7NOW mobile app so...

Merchant

No Longer Alternative: The Rapidly Approaching Future of Local Payment Methods

by Steve Villegas

July 20, 2020

Customer retention requires a well-balanced blend of gilt-edge experience and customization. While merchants cannot control offline challenges like supply chain...