digital

Digital technology is essentially the breakdown of messages, signals or forms of communication between the creating device and the receiving device. We cover the changes in digital payments, and the adapting software that supports payments through B2B transactions and personal devices.

FTC: Active Duty Troops 76 Pct More Likely To Report Identity Theft
FTC: Active Duty Troops 76 Pct More Likely To Report Identity Theft
May 21, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Active-duty service members are 76 percent more likely to report identity theft than most people, according to data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The...

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Mall Traffic Drops As Online Sales Jump During Pandemic
Mall Traffic Drops As Online Sales Jump During Pandemic
May 21, 2020  |  Today In Data

All eyes have been on the reopening of malls this week and shoppers’ reactions. Mall traffic at eight reopened shopping centers reached record lows, but Wall Street...

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The Rise Of BNPL And Digital Couponing Amid eCommerce Shifts
The Rise Of BNPL And Digital Couponing Amid eCommerce Shifts
May 20, 2020  |  Today In Data

Consumers are spending online instead of making potentially risky visits to physical stores, and they are also paying for purchases in different ways. The use...

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Citi Initiative Will Focus On Digital Experiences For Corporates
Citi Initiative Will Focus On Digital Experiences For Corporates
May 19, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Citi’s Institutional Clients Group (ICG) is developing a unified approach to its electronic platforms with a particular emphasis on corporate clients. ICG is focused on...

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Today In Payments: Grubhub Says No Deal, But Negotiations Continue; SoftBank Posts $18B Loss As Jack Ma Exits Board
Today In Payments: Grubhub Says No Deal, But Negotiations Continue; SoftBank Posts $18B Loss As...
May 18, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Grubhub says “no deal” to Uber, but negotiations continue. Meanwhile, SoftBank posts $18 billion in losses after Jack Ma resigns, and...

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Why Retailers Must Focus On Data-Driven Recovery
Why Retailers Must Focus On Data-Driven Recovery
May 18, 2020  |  Retail

Clean stores, check. Customer reopening communications that clearly state when and how business will be conducted, check. Now that reopening protocol has been established (despite...

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Restaurants Vs. Grocery Stores: Who Wins In a Post-Pandemic World?
Restaurants Vs. Grocery Stores: Who Wins In a Post-Pandemic World?
May 15, 2020  |  Retail

The fact that grocery stores are comprehensively winning the race to keep the American consumer fed shouldn’t be too surprising, considering grocery stores are by...

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Shipping Blues: Infrastructure Staggers Under Digital Shift
Shipping Blues: Infrastructure Staggers Under Digital Shift
May 14, 2020  |  Retail

Infrastructure built for pre-pandemic eCommerce levels is staggering under the weight of the digital shift. With the PYMNTS COVID-19 tracker showing that nearly two times...

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SoftBank Envisions Fewer Food Delivery Rivals Amid Digital Shift
SoftBank Envisions Fewer Food Delivery Rivals Amid Digital Shift
May 13, 2020  |  Delivery

The food delivery market may have fewer platforms competing for diners in many places, with reports emerging that ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc. was in...

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