Is Bitcoin the Payment Game Changer or the Next Shiny Object?
Is Bitcoin about to change the way we pay for goods and services on the Internet? Or is Bitcoin just another alternative payment method that comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb?
Payment/Security
Most Consumers Would Never Consider Using Bitcoin
As buzz about Bitcoin continues to build, the question is often asked – will consumers embrace this alternative currency? A new nationwide survey conducted for TheStreet by GfK1 shows that consumers do not understand Bitcoin and have little interest in owning it.
Lessons Learned from the 2013 Holiday Season
Retail marketers have been busy examining the results of their holiday initiatives to reflect on what worked, what didn’t and what can be improved. From a technology perspective, here are three of the most poignant lessons that can provide valuable guidance for retail marketers in the coming year.
Fraud Threats Loom for Mobile Commerce Merchants
As retailers increasingly look to mobile as a way to generate revenue, fraud threats are impacting merchants to the tune of $283 for every $100 of actual fraud losses through mobile devices.
6 Takeaways from the Target Security Breach
What can businesses and retailers learn from Target security breach? Here are some of key takeaway tips from WatchGuard Technologies’ Director of Security Strategy and Research Corey Nachreiner.
Retailers Commit to Collaborative Approach to Reduce Fraud
The National Retail Federation has urged Congress to take a comprehensive approach as it contemplates a national response to criminal cyberattacks in which millions of consumers’ credit and debit card numbers were stolen.
TigerDirect Now Accepting Bitcoin
TigerDirect says its the largest retailer to accept Bitcoin, a new form of digital currency, as payment.
DMA Calls for New Measures to Enhance Data Security
In response to the recent spate of data security breaches on retailers and others, the DMA issued a call to action to all data-driven marketers to recommit to DMA’s long-standing commitment to ensure the security of consumer data.
Mobile Payments Climb To 19.5% Of Transactions Globally
Adyen sees total mobile growth of 55% year-over-year. Tablets are the preferred device for high value payments. Retail sector sees 36% growth in transaction volume.
Retailers Expand their Commitment to Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
New collaborative initiative builds upon retailers’ existing efforts and reflects deep commitment to protecting consumer data.