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48% of Consumers Made Their Last Purchase With a Smartphone
Retail // October 21, 2025

The next wave of retail disruption may not come from faster payments or smarter checkout tech, but from the habits of mobile window shoppers — consumers who never meant to buy anything in the first place. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

FIS to Launch ‘Smart Basket’ Solution That Delivers Promotions at Checkout
Point of Sale // October 16, 2025

FIS is set to launch a solution that will use real-time, item-level intelligence to deliver targeted promotions to consumers at checkout and allow multiple payment types to be applied in a single purchase. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

The Rise of AI Agents and the Fall of Digital Wallets
artificial intelligence // September 24, 2025

In 1996 the Palm Pilot felt like the future. For those unfamiliar (or not yet born), the Palm Pilot was a pocket computer that organized contacts, calendars and tasks in a way that was fast, simple and portable. Developers created apps allowing users access to...

84% of Shoppers Want One-Click Checkout
eCommerce // August 25, 2025

In the rush to expand internationally, merchants may be overlooking a simple but potent tool: the one-click checkout. While digital wallets and real-time payments grab headlines, the frictionless final step of the transaction may hold the greatest potential for conversion and a boost in revenues...

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FIS Says ‘Smart Basket’ Helps Issuers Compete for Everyday Spend

December 01, 2025
Personalization has become one of the most valuable but difficult promises in commerce, particularly at checkout, where consumers want an experience that is seamless, relevant and able to deliver value without extra effort. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

48% of Consumers Made Their Last Purchase With a Smartphone

October 21, 2025
The next wave of retail disruption may not come from faster payments or smarter checkout tech, but from the habits of mobile window shoppers — consumers who never meant to...

The Rise of AI Agents and the Fall of Digital Wallets

September 24, 2025
In 1996 the Palm Pilot felt like the future. For those unfamiliar (or not yet born), the Palm Pilot was a pocket computer that organized contacts, calendars and tasks in...

84% of Shoppers Want One-Click Checkout

August 25, 2025
In the rush to expand internationally, merchants may be overlooking a simple but potent tool: the one-click checkout. While digital wallets and real-time payments grab headlines, the frictionless final step...

Quick Reads
FIS to Launch ‘Smart Basket’ Solution That Delivers Promotions at Checkout

October 16, 2025
FIS is set to launch a solution that will use real-time, item-level intelligence to deliver targeted promotions to consumers at checkout and allow multiple payment types to be applied in a single purchase. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

Self-Serve Specialist Cantaloupe Acquired by Private Equity Holding for $884 Million

June 16, 2025
Self-serve commerce company Cantaloupe is set to go private in an $884 million deal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Worldpay and Visa Team to Help Merchants Combat Fraud

June 11, 2025
Worldpay is expanding its partnership with Visa to enhance that company’s 3D Secure solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Knot Teams With PayPal to Help Streamline Checkouts

April 07, 2025
Merchant connectivity platform Knot has launched a checkout-focused partnership with PayPal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...