E-wallets have slowly gained popularity in the United States and now account for 20% of U.S. payments. For merchants to offer a genuine omnichannel experience, they must engage with customers in a consistent, seamless manner across digital, physical and social media. Find out how offering local or alternate payment is one key to getting there.
Worldpay is testing out a proof of concept that ties together payment verification with residential drone delivery via a special landing pad that doubles as a payment information communication system.
Voice-powered assistants are changing the face of commerce, with as many as 60% of consumers looking to use a home voice assistant to make purchases with just a few simple words. Here is how voice assistants can protect phone-based commerce.
As a customer finds her way through the purchase journey to website checkout, it’s the moment of truth where you either close the deal or log another cart abandonment. This latest report by Multichannel Merchant will look at how to grab the customer at this crucial point in the path to purchase.
Ecommerce continues to grow annually, with total online sales for 2017 projected to reach $2.29 trillion, according to eMarketer. However, conversion rates on ecommerce sites still leave much to be desired. Here are several tips to optimize your payments to increase conversions.
Despite skeptics and setbacks, the value of bitcoin continues to rise, and every day more people are learning how cryptocurrencies work, recognizing they aren’t just some shady underworld scrip. Learn about the current state of bitcoin acceptance and what hurdles need to be cleared.
In the fast-moving, unforgiving world of payments, it’s not enough anymore to have a peripheral understanding of the hot topics of the day. Here are five payments trends you need to understand better in the near future to succeed.
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.
Today, retailers are coming up with new ways to differentiate themselves not just in price, but also in connecting with the consumer. Here are three ways retailers can take smart risks and increase their bottom line.