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Visa: Why Target’s Tap-And-Pay Leap Will Ignite Contactless Cards

Target’s announcement that it will soon roll out contactless payments nationwide drew a lot of attention this week, particularly from mobile wallet watchers. Yet, as Visa’s VP of Consumer Products Dan Sanford tells Karen Webster, the real giant leap forward is its ability to ignite contactless cards — the easiest contactless tech to put in a consumer’s hands. The market is primed, he says, and now it’s up to the issuers.

Virtual Reality

The VR Effect On Retail: Fad Or True Game-Changer?

From test driving a new car without leaving the showroom to furnishing a living room using a headset, virtual reality (VR) is promising to turn shopping into an immersive experience. However, is VR a novelty or a viable shopping tool? The new PYMNTS Virtual Reality in Retail: 2019 and Beyond Report examines VR’s role in the eCommerce landscape, how consumers are responding and how it could alter the future of shopping.

On-Demand Delivery

Munchery’s Out, So Who’s In To Travel Food Delivery’s Last Mile?

On-demand delivery startup Munchery has called it quits, sparking questions about what it takes to scale and survive in an ultra-competitive space. In the wake of Munchery’s failure, PYMNTS takes a look at the on-demand last-mile delivery landscape.

Report: The 16 Things That Will Take Subscription Commerce To The Next Level

Subscriptions seem simple: Pay a recurring fee and get access to goods and services. However, truth is not so simple. In fact, the bulk of services are far from fully-optimized to convert would-be subscribers — losing the rest that pull the ripcord and bail. In the latest Subscription Commerce Conversion Index, PYMNTS examines more than 170 subscription commerce sites to identify the 16 make-or-break payment and checkout features that can reverse that subscription commerce curse.

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