PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2021

The holiday shopping season is the most wonderful time of the year for the retail industry. Brick-and-mortar merchants and online retailers alike often rely on end-of-year sales to generate up to 40 percent of their annual revenues and start the new year on a positive note. A notable $730 billion in U.S. A notable $730 billion in U.S.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2019

Cities around the globe are looking to use the technology to address problems, such as by leveraging connected sensors to detect and report water system leakages. Security continues to be a top IoT concern, however: Mounting data breaches and newly discovered device vulnerabilities have prompted wariness around IoT adoption.

Securities 57

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

But top industry experts told Karen Webster during PYMNTS’ latest “On The Agenda” panel that the hurdles for retailers are only beginning. He said the shipping infrastructure nearly buckled earlier this year, and retailers are now being highly conservative when it comes to managing deliveries. “We Using Payments To Engage Consumers .

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PYMNTS

APRIL 1, 2020

With social distancing currently a top priority of retailers in the current environment, a supplier of shopper engagement and loss prevention technologies has flipped the script, now making devices that heighten real-time awareness of social distancing in retail stores.

Retail 53

Retail Leverage Securities Technology 53

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Square For Retail is now available on Square Register , allowing the retail point-of-sale (POS) solution to run on Square’s end-to-end, integrated POS system, the Silicon Valley company announced on Tuesday (Feb. The integrated solution enables retailers to leverage software, hardware and payments on a single comprehensive platform. .

Retail 56

Retail Vendor Management Leverage Banking 56

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

How Music Retailers Can Harmonize Security And Seamlessness. Criminals know that instruments and electronics are high value and easy to resell on black markets, said Mark Clem , chief digital officer at musical instrument and equipment retailer Sweetwater. Deep Dive: Keeping Security Present Even When Cards Are N ot.

Retail 64

Retail Securities eCommerce Leverage 64

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

“Since POD is difficult to implement — it requires completely different back-end and front-end processes — we have built an interface that allows anyone to leverage the functionality and start building/growing their own retail brands around the world within minutes for free.”.

Securities 60

Securities Leverage Finance Technology 60

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

5), AEVI and Secure Trading/acquiring.com said they have teamed up to offer a POS solution that focuses on white-labeled, standalone and semi-integrated hardware and services. The in-store point of sale environment increasingly leverages digital data to improve customer experiences by becoming an integral point of interaction.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 12, 2020

Bowman noted that Tap to Phone leverages EMV’s underlying capabilities, the growing base of contactless cards in consumers’ wallets and the partnership with Samsung to allow sellers to tap into new retail sales opportunities, simply by downloading an app onto a mobile device they already use.

Retail 90

Retail Healthcare Sales Leverage 90

PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2019

According to Will Byrne, CEO of Worldnet Payments , the kiosks and smart shelves that are gaining traction across any number of commerce and retail settings may even shift the employment picture a bit. The Changing Retail Footprint. As unattended retail notches an increasing footprint, said Byrne, other use cases will also emerge.

Retail 55

Retail Transportation Leverage Technology 55

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 20, 2016

3D Secure 2.0 ’s Built around the increasing popularity of mobile commerce, 3D Secure 2.0 is predicated on risk-based authentication, leveraging data points for accurate verification, while optimizing the consumer experience. Vice President, Product Management, Payment Security at CA Technologies. Paul Baker.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 8, 2024

But overlending—and US initiatives to extend its security and investment footprint—are challenging its position. American policy toward Africa has long been driven by security concerns, especially since the 9/11 terror attacks in 2001, which reshaped alliances across the continent. China continues to dominate trade with the continent.

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Transportation Economics Investments Restructuring 130

CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

By leveraging advanced software, businesses can streamline their accounting processes, reduce errors, and save valuable time. Discover Digital Accounting Solutions Transition to Cloud-Based Accounting Services Cloud-based accounting services provide unparalleled flexibility and security.

Tax Planning 52

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2017

That’s a quote from department store maven John Wanamaker, illustrating a conundrum for retailers (and merchants in general): Namely, you’ve got to reach out to consumers if you are going to convince them to buy your wares. It is equally important to measure and iterate as the retailer continues to engage with its target audience.

Retail 93

Retail Advertising Leverage Sales 93

PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2018

The proliferation of connected devices on the market can make securing each one a challenge. Even where security is sufficient, connected consumers have many devices, and the more they have, the more difficult it is to get all of them playing nicely together.

Securities 54

Securities Startups Leverage Marketing 54

Global Finance

JUNE 14, 2024

Advancements in AI and generative AI have significantly influenced institutions like JP Morgan that leverage these technologies to enhance their digital, data and cloud infrastructure. A value-based approach can leverage the existing power of digital and cloud to evolve quickly with complete transparency and auditability.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

They are using everything from cash to mobile wallets to complete these transactions, requiring retailers to race to accommodate a wide variety of payment methods. Friction-filled experiences, however, can actually give retailers key opportunities to engage frustrated customers on a deeper level. Contactless Payments And eCommerce.

eCommerce 139

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PYMNTS

MAY 20, 2020

The last several weeks have certainly made for unexpected and unprecedented times for consumers and all players in the retail ecosystem and left a lot of businesses standing at a crossroads as they face the back half of 2020 and questions about what to do next. In other words, trust has become a primarily valuable currency of late.

Retail 75

Retail Economics eCommerce Currencies 75

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Businesses and financial institutions (FIs) are constantly examining ways to make their customers’ accounts more secure, especially as more consumers go online to make purchases and transact during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A convenient, yet secure solution could be just a few taps away, however.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Instead of building payment networks from the ground up, forward-looking institutions are leveraging partnerships for innovative solutions. Covering 132 currencies across 190 markets with 24/7 transacting ability, the solution combines the nimbleness of fintech with the security of DBS’ 16-year track record as Asia’s Safest Bank.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2017

For the first time in several years, credit card fraud (the most common fraud form factor for retailers online) fell to 42 percent of total fraud during the holiday shopping weekend. But perhaps passwords will soon be a secondary security measure, as multi-factor and bio-authenticaion is becoming increasingly popular.

Retail 47

Retail Leverage Securities 47

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Mastercard is collaborating with four eCommerce retailers — WHSmith.co.uk, Funky Pigeon, Cult Pens and The Card Gallery — to offer the Pay by Bank app to online shoppers, Mastercard announced in a press release on Friday (Oct. Pay by Bank app (PbBa) — created by Vocalink, a Mastercard company — leverages the U.K.’s

Banking 46

Banking Retail B2B Leverage 46

PYMNTS

JUNE 12, 2017

Zooz also offers secure data storage and protection for consumer information. PYMNTS: Can you show me some data or proof points on how the company has helped retailers? Having a big retailer put their trust in our technology at such an early point meant the world to us. PYMNTS: What has been the biggest hurdle?

Leverage 54

Leverage Startups Retail Currencies 54

PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2020

The advance of Amazon’s cashierless technology is not a new story to the retail beat as of 2020. We’re not trying to replace them,” Cameron Janes, vice president of Amazon’s physical retail division, told CNBC. “I Have other retailers signed on with the service? We’re not trying to be Whole Foods.

Retail 52

Retail Technology Leverage Startups 52

CFO Talks

JULY 4, 2024

For instance, retail businesses need to benchmark their payment solutions against industry standards and customer expectations to ensure seamless and efficient transactions. Leverage Digital Payments for Efficiency The shift towards digital payments is not just a trend; it’s a strategic necessity.

CFO 52

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Over the last decade or so, the trend in both brick-and-mortar retail and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) has been toward digitizing operations, and opening up for more omnichannel servicing. In fact, many of these issues have plagued eCommerce retailers since the dawn of digital commerce. Easy To Underestimate .

Securities 52

Securities Advertising eCommerce Leverage 52

PYMNTS

JULY 22, 2019

“RHB is proud to be at the forefront of fraud prevention in Malaysia,” said Nazri Othman, acting head of group retail banking at RHB Banking Group. “In By partnering with Visa and IDEMIA, we have been able to leverage on best-in-class security features to safeguard our customers’ financial resources.

Securities 43

Securities Banking Leverage Numbers 43

CFO Plans

AUGUST 9, 2024

By leveraging the expertise of seasoned financial professionals, companies can gain strategic insights without the overhead costs of a full-time CFO. A retail business, for instance, reduced its accounting errors by 30% and improved financial reporting speed by adopting cloud accounting services.

Accounting 52

Accounting Tax Planning CFO Startups 52

CFO Plans

AUGUST 23, 2024

A Fractional CFO leverages their in-depth knowledge of tax laws to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for tax savings. Leveraging Technology for Financial Management Technology-Driven Accounting Support In the digital age, leveraging technology for accounting is essential.

CFO 52

CFO Tax Planning Leverage Budgeting 52

PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2020

With personal interactions under scrutiny due to the COVID-19 disruption, it’s a good time for retailers to take stock of their mobile and online commerce capabilities and technologies. The company announced this week that it has signed high-end fashion retailer Anine Bing. The first is Perfect.

Retail 60

Retail Leverage Technology Sales 60

Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

These advancements have thrust AI into the heart of national security and geopolitical discussions. Yet, this lead isn’t necessarily secure. As the Goldman Sachs Artificial Intelligence blog notes, “While the United States, China, and Russia do not agree on many things, they all acknowledge that AI could reshape the balance of power.”

Economics 111

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PYMNTS

MAY 28, 2018

Of course, in the past, these brick-and-mortar businesses weren’t really designed or conceived of as retail locations at all. Nor were they really located like retail locations, as anyone who has ever spent a half-hour navigating an industrial park looking for a Comcast location can gladly attest.

Retail 40

Retail Education Leverage Securities 40

Global Finance

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The transaction netted JPMorgan approximately $173 billion in loans, $92 billion in deposits, and $30 billion in securities. Its Consumer & Community Banking business added a substantial amount of retail branches and advisers and leads the First Republic integration. billion, with solid performances from most business lines.

Banking 107

Banking Foreign Exchange Profit and Loss Finance 107

PYMNTS

MARCH 16, 2018

Ever since 2013, when Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said the eCommerce giant was working on a 30-minute drone delivery program called Prime Air, people have been saying that delivery is the big retail use case for drone technology. Domino’s furthered the point by delivering a pizza by drone in 2016.

Retail 60

Retail Communication Leverage Technology 60

PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2017

Security isn’t just about catching the bad guys as they run away with store merchandise. Cameras can, however, play a big part in determining where strategies are needed and which ones will work for a particular retailer. And surveillance isn’t just about identifying bad guys after the fact. I think a video’s worth a million.”.

Securities 40

Securities Communication Analyzing Data Manufacturing 40

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2018

It’s easy to get swept up in the retail apocalypse narrative. With historic retailers like Toys R Us and Sears shutting their doors after more than 100 years in business, and reports of “sad Santas” in empty malls, it’s hard to not take a rather dim view of physical retail’s prospects at present. Time Is The New Coupon.

Retail 56

Retail Education Leverage Securities 56

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Retailers are bringing experiential stores to big cities, and Starbucks is no exception: The coffee chain was set to open its Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York City on Friday (Dec. The aim is to allow shoppers to “focus on their lives and their business, not setting up secure networks and reading installation manuals.”

Retail 64

Retail eCommerce Forecasting Leverage 64