Week in Review: Will There Be Walmart Pay Evangelists in 2016?
Mobile payments gained more traction this week when Walmart announced Walmart Pay, which is being touted as a first by a major retailer.
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Cybercrime Predictions 2016: The Year of the Digital Identity
ThreatMetrix outlines four main themes to emerge next year: businesses shifting to digital, cybersecurity moving to the c-suite, the threat of cyberattacks becoming increasingly global and heightened fraud strategies putting digital identity intelligence front and center.
Retailers Urge Congress to Reject Customs Bill If Without Online Sales Tax
The National Retail Federation today called on Congress to reject a customs reauthorization bill set for a vote this week unless it includes a provision allowing states to require online merchants to collect sales tax the same as local stores.
Walmart Launches Walmart Pay
Walmart announced the launch of Walmart Pay which will work with any iOS or Android smartphone, any major payment type and at any checkout lane through the Walmart app. See what this will mean for the big box retailer.
India is Second Largest Market for Alibaba
Alibaba.com, the business-to-business side of The Alibaba Group has named India as its second largest market next to China. See what this means for Alibaba.com.
Top 3 Ecommerce Predictions for 2016
As 2016 draws closer, we can’t help but think about what 2016 has in store. You may want to finally commit to joining a gym or starting that elusive diet. … Continue Reading →
Merchants Spending Millions to Combat Card-Not-Present Fraud
A new study from Javelin suggests that while card-not-present fraud is expected to rise post-EMV in the U.S., outsourcing may help address the issue.
3 Technologies to Support More Secure Online Transactions in the New Year
According to new research from ACI Worldwide, this holiday season we can expect to see a spike in online retail shopping fraud.
Staples, Office Depot CEOs Fire Back at FTC
Staples, Inc. and Office Depot, Inc. have issued the following open letter to customers after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced earlier today their decision to challenge the merger of the two companies.
Cracking the Gift Buyer Code
No matter the occasion, science has taught us that we feel a greater sense of happiness when we give gifts to others. But finding the right gift can be difficult and stressful.