Merchant

Issuers should use the next year to build their own card program, tailored for their market's specific needs, says Zeta's Bhavin Turakhia.

Amazon.com is poised to bring its automated checkout technology to full-size supermarkets, a significant milestone in the race to revolutionize how people buy their groceries.

The time has come for the payments industry to take a long, hard look at how we market and sell enhanced pricing programs, says Clearent's Phil Ricci.

It's not just new transaction rails, but the speed of innovation has increased, says Hangar 75's Ian Wilding.

User experience and efficiency matter. Consumers aren't going to do something more difficult just for the technology, says Computop's Jed Danbury.

The industry’s most effective relationships come when providers serve as collaborators and an extension of their clients to serve customers and work in tandem to address a range of challenges and grow their businesses together, says Paya's Chris Scappa.

Both consumers and merchants are realizing the permanent benefits, says Azoya USA's Franklin Chu.

At a time when it’s never been more important for small businesses like salons and spas to improve economics, scalability and control, fintech can provide a path to better margins, says Boulevard's Biju Nair.

To embrace social commerce, merchants should prioritize data privacy, communication of delivery timelines and a seamless checkout experience.

Given the transition's complexity, it's understandable if fuel retailers will not meet the April 17 deadline. But it's important not to be paralyzed by analysis, says Hughes Network Systems Jeff Bradbury.