In yet another mega merger in the retail sector, U.S.-based credit card processing firm Vantiv is acquiring UK-based payments technology firm Worldpay in a deal worth $9.94 billion, after J.P. Morgan withdrew its interest in Worldpay. The move give Vantiv greater access to the lucrative European ecommerce and digital payments market.
Amazon launches new rewards program for Prime members which allows 2% cash back rewards every time they reload their gift card balance with their checking account or debit card. See why this is a win for Amazon and Prime members.
Ecommerce is growing. Global ecommerce was worth $1.9 trillion in 2016 sustaining double-digit gains year-on-year. Here are three ways ecommerce payment services are changing the retail landscape.
We talk about omnichannel and the customer experience, how to make it simpler is step one, making it easy to pay is the key to conversion. Here is why mobile is killing the checkout form and what you should know to make the overall experience an easier one.
While several bills are still pending at the federal level that would address ecommerce taxation, Amazon recently cut to the chase. Here are three moving targets to think about when it comes to sales taxes today.
Today most people use their smartphones to research and browse products before buying online or at a physical store. However, more than half of all online retail traffic in Q4 2016 came from mobile consumers. So why is compelling them to complete mobile purchases proving so elusive? Here is how retailers should use payments to capture mobile-first customers.
For an online merchant, the most important measure of success is almost always the conversion rate: the more customers complete the checkout, the higher your revenues. But there is an equally significant metric that many merchants struggle with, that can impact your business: decline rates. Here are some ways businesses can combat credit card decline rates to ensure success.
Amazon’s U.S. patent for one-click payments will expire this year, allowing other retailers to incorporate the same technology on their websites. See whether Amazon will still have an edge or not over other retailers.
If you’re a merchant getting hit with chargebacks, the concept of chargeback insurance might sound like the perfect solution for you. But that may not always be the case. Here are some important considerations as well as suggestions for augmenting your insurance.
This year, holiday ecommerce activity and revenue will rise dramatically – for cyber criminals. Here are what retailers need to know about the new bot threat.