August 02, 2012
Former Google, LinkedIn Exec Joins Shopkick As VP of Brand...
Alexis Rack, a former executive at Google and LinkedIn, has joined mobile loyalty startup Shopkick as vice president of brand partnerships, Mobile Commerce Daily reports. Rask is a former founding...
August 01, 2012
100M Facebook Users Only Use Mobile To Access The Social...
As Facebook continues to flesh out its role in the larger eCommerce space, it’s becoming clearer that mobile solutions will be key for that strategy. The latest reinforcement of that...
July 31, 2012
Does Payza Stand A Chance Against PayPal?
Only recently did the company rebrand, dropping its former identity (AlertPay) for a new one. But already, the new Payza is comparing itself to PayPal when talking about the growth...
July 31, 2012
Apple Acquires AuthenTec, Potentially A Key Piece In Mobile Payments
Following Apple’s acquisition of AuthenTec for $355 million, analysts are saying the purchase could give iPhone and iPad users a new way to authenticate mobile payments. AuthenTec specializes in security...
July 29, 2012
ROAM Data’s New SDK Turns Mobile Into Commerce/eCommerce Glue
Mobile technology has already transformed from an accessory to a valuable feature at the point of sale, Bill Pittman says. And ROAM Data wants to continue the progression of that...
July 26, 2012
Study: 30% of Web Shoppers Research On Amazon Before Buying
Three in ten online shoppers go to Amazon.com to do product research before making a purchase, according to new research from Forrester. That puts it well ahead of Google, the...
July 26, 2012
What’s Driving Sky-High Mobile POS Valuations?
The mobile payment space continues to be moving at a quick pace: investors are saying Square is worth more than $3 billion; one in four retailers are reportedly deploying mobile...
July 25, 2012
Social Engagement Can Double Revenue Growth for eCommerce Firms
Companies that conduct eCommerce operations could see a dramatic impact on revenue growth through better social engagement, a new study suggests. The Echo System, a firm that studies the impact...
July 24, 2012
PYMNTS Daily Roundup: July 24-25
Walmart opposes $7.25bn interchange settlement Payvment CEO Christian Taylor Leaves To Restartup 4 Years After Founding Facebook’s Top Ecommerce Platform Shared office users pay for coffee and snacks with NFC ...
The U.S., U.K. and Europe are intensifying their efforts to develop and deploy the policies and infrastructure necessary to advance the use cases and real time payments volume of their domestic networks. This month’s “Real-Time Payments World Map,” a collaboration with The Clearing House, explores the progress and future developments of real-time payments across these regions.
Nearly half of consumers in Mexico shop in-store without using digital shopping features — but merchants hear their customers’ cries for a better experience and are planning to add many. PYMNTS Intelligence’s latest 33-page report, the “2024 Global Digital Shopping Index: Mexico Edition,” commissioned by Visa Acceptance Solutions, features eight charts that provide a blueprint for merchants in Mexico to increase customer satisfaction and drive revenue.