Square to release Apple Pay-friendly NFC reader

But will the new reader help Apple make 2015 the “year of Apple Pay,” as promised in January?

By Ian P. Murphy • June 9, 2015

Reuters: Apple Pay falling short of adoption goals

Only a quarter of the top 100 retailers accept the payments system so far, according to reporting from Reuters. 

By Ian P. Murphy • June 8, 2015

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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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Google's Android M update to include new pay option, Buy button

The platform will be released to consumer smartphones in the third quarter.

By Ian P. Murphy • June 1, 2015

Target CEO hints at possible Uber delivery partnership

And while CEO Brian Cornell says Apple Pay is coming to Target stores, the retailer is gearing up for chip-and-PIN to stay on top of POS security issues.

By Daphne Howland • June 1, 2015

Report: Payments startup Stripe attracts investment at $5B valuation

It's not yet clear how much the payment company is raising.

By Ian P. Murphy • May 22, 2015

Will the Internet of Everything be the end of the checkout line?

Retail Dive recently talked with Shaun Kirby, CTO of Cisco Consulting Services, about IoE and how it can be used to streamline purchases. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 21, 2015

Nordstrom's new m-commerce: Shop by text

TextStyle allows salespersons to communicate item information to customers, who can then opt to buy through text. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 20, 2015

Samsung almost ready to launch Apple Pay competitor

Users have been notified that the company’s two-year-old Samsung Wallet will be shut down June 30.

By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2015

Square introduces 'cashtags' for URL payments

The payments system now lets users set the exact payment amount in a unique URL. 

By Ian P. Murphy • May 12, 2015

Home Depot looks to become largest retailer to accept Apple Pay

The home-improvement retailer is working on a deal with Apple for all its 2,000 or so stores.

By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2015

Bitcoin startup Circle wins $50 million in venture capital

Goldman Sachs, IDG fund virtual currency startup. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 30, 2015

PayPal brings 'One Touch' checkout to online transactions

Consumers can now use the One Touch payment product on mobile without an app. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 29, 2015

CEO of Apple Pay rival MCX steps down

The departure of Dekkers Davidson came a day after Best Buy broke ranks and said it will accept Apple Pay.

By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2015

Mobile wallet users interested in Apple Pay: study

Interest, satisfaction in the iOS system outpaces PayPal.  

By Ian P. Murphy • April 27, 2015

The hidden risk of EMV conversion: E-retail fraud

While the adoption of more chip-and-PIN readers and cards are likely to slash fraud onsite, e-commerce may pick up the slack. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 23, 2015

Google Wallet funds now insured by FDIC

The payments service will store unused balances in insured institutions. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 21, 2015

Costco said to pay almost nothing on cards in new deal

The deal with Visa and Citigroup will reportedly charge Costco almost zero for credit-card payments. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 20, 2015

Apple planning to expand Apple Pay to Canada: WSJ

The mobile payment technology may launch in Canada this fall, according to the Wall Street Journal. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 17, 2015

Jawbone to launch payments wearable with AmEx

The company's new Up4 fitness tracker will include a NFC chip for payments. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • April 16, 2015

PayPal could face lawsuit over credit terms

The company’s instant-credit service, once known as “Bill Me Later,” is facing scrutiny by the federal government’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

By Daphne Howland • April 13, 2015

American Express testing facial recognition payment technology

The company’s also working on reaching out to younger and mobile-heavy consumers, and consumers with little or no credit who traditionally shy away from credit-card use.

By Daphne Howland • April 10, 2015

PayPal free to be a payment button for other marketplaces

PayPal and eBay revealed more details about their separation agreement, and said they will continue to cooperate closely. 

By Daphne Howland , Ian P. Murphy • April 10, 2015

Mobile payments have a long way to go: PwC

Companies need to look beyond the transaction, a PwC report says. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 10, 2015

The new 'bring your own': The pros and cons of BYOD

While "bring your own device" offers retailers and their employees added connectivity, it also comes with some added security concerns. 

By Ian P. Murphy • April 9, 2015

Amazon, SETA partner to help Marketplace sellers

The provider will assist with login, pay, and other functions.

By Ian P. Murphy • April 8, 2015