Klarna to offer in-store Google Pay

The collaboration follows a broader trend of retailers adopting contactless payment options. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 18, 2020

Kroger is giving Apple Pay and Google Pay a test run

The grocer, which launched its own mobile payment program last year, wants to offer shoppers more contactless payment options.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 11, 2020

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The state of loss prevention in retail

The types of losses attributed to retail theft has become more apparent — as is the need for more in-depth reporting and prevention strategies. 

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Q&A: Why a buy now, pay later payment option can increase sales and customer loyalty

Every retailer has the goal of driving greater customer loyalty and increasing conversions, but many overlook a critical area – how customers pay for services and goods. 

Aug. 10, 2020

EBay partners with LendingPoint for merchant loans

During the pilot program, the tie-up lets eligible sellers on the e-commerce platform borrow up to $25,000. 

By Anna Hrushka • Aug. 7, 2020

CVS to offer Venmo, PayPal QR codes in stores

Other platforms, like WhatsApp and Amazon, have introduced QR codes for merchants, too.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 3, 2020

Shopify to offer installment payments through Affirm

Merchants will be paid the full purchase price upfront, while Affirm will handle payment collection for customers using the option.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 28, 2020

How Gen Z's preference for financial flexibility is reshaping retail

Engaging Gen Zers may seem daunting given the generation’s frugal outlook and measured approach to spending and retail, but there are ways to reach them.

July 9, 2020

Venmo pilots Business Profile feature to showcase small businesses

The service aims to support independent sellers and sole proprietors by keeping personal and business transactions separate. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 7, 2020

Mastercard partners with installment payment company Splitit

The move will propel the platform across Mastercard's global merchant and customer base.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 23, 2020

A look into the future: How COVID-19 changed payments

How have global e-commerce and regional payment preferences changed in the wake of COVID-19? PPRO reports back from the future.

By James Booth, VP, Head of Partnerships EMEA at PPRO • June 18, 2020

WhatsApp adds mobile payments in Brazil

Shoppers in the country can now use the Facebook-owned app to browse merchants' product catalogs and make direct payments.

By Robert Williams • June 16, 2020

Klarna debuts ‘Vibe’ no-fee loyalty program

Members will earn points wherever they make purchases through the company's app, or at physical stores where they use Klarna.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 12, 2020

Klarna reaches 7.85M US customers, 4.4M app downloads

Customers have turned to the platform for payment flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 9, 2020

Will COVID-19 push contactless payments into the mainstream?

Multiple barriers have curtailed retailers' contactless payment integration. But a pandemic may be the catalyst to widespread adoption. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 9, 2020

Walgreens customers offered an incentive to sign up for Apple card

Before the pandemic, multiple companies had introduced branded cards and expanded customer rewards, but will it be enough now to entice shoppers?

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 5, 2020

Shopify unveils new pay installment, money management features

The company also launched a local delivery option to help drive business during COVID-19. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 22, 2020

Report: Google plans debit card to rival Apple Card

The card would connect with the Google app, letting people see their purchases, check balances or lock their accounts.

By Robert Williams • April 21, 2020

Walmart Canada launches PayPal payment option

A recent survey revealed that Canadian consumers are shopping online more to buy groceries since the COVID-19 outbreak. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 20, 2020

Consumers aren’t adopting mobile wallets, even during the pandemic

A PYMNTS.com study conducted in March found that mobile wallets accounted for a small portion of eligible transactions, despite the coronavirus outbreak.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 7, 2020

Walmart expands contactless options for in-store shopping, pickup, delivery

Streamlining in-store checkout technology is one way the retailer is responding to consumer concern during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 2, 2020

Startup Fast raises $20M to streamline e-commerce checkout

The Series A funding round was led by Stripe with the aim to accelerate the rollout of its Fast Checkout technology. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 2, 2020

7-Eleven adds cash-to-digital payments in Latin America

In partnership with fintech provider Arcus, the convenience chain is giving customers in the region another reason to visit its stores.

By Robert Williams • March 17, 2020

Where in the world is payments innovation?

Learn all about the booming e-commerce market and diverse, complex payments landscape in LATAM.

By Steve Villegas, VP, Head of Payment Partnerships in North America at PPRO • March 17, 2020

Square integrates POS tech for retailers

The company is making its Square for Retail available on Square Register to help retailers streamline operations.  

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 13, 2020

Bloomberg: Visa to roll out sweeping swipe fee changes

The changes boost rates for online purchases and decrease them for certain types of retailers in two waves that start in April and October.

By Dan Ennis • Feb. 4, 2020