Merchant

Mobile scan-and-go technology can redefine the in-store model for retailers by delivering the "just walk out" experience popularized by Amazon Go (and increasingly demanded by consumers) in a way that is viable, scalable and profitable, according to Julian Wallis, retail director at Rambus.

Two years ago, Marriott split its customers between two card issuers following its acquisition of Starwood Hotels. Rather than choose one over the other, the chain has challenged Amex to draw a clear line between its cobrand card and that issued by Chase.

New Resource Bank and P2Bi are splitting the risk and revenue associated with asset-based loans.

A fight between U.K. retailers and credit-card companies that has lasted five years and spawned wildly different court rulings reached a London appeals court Monday that could determine the fates of lawsuits potentially worth billions.

Following a series of high-profile merchant defections, the Plenti multi-merchant rewards program will end on July 10. The program's treatment of merchant exclusivity may have proven too limiting.

Expanding SBA funding and providing additional Community Reinvestment Act credit could help boost female entrepreneurs.

Whether due to costs, growing cyber threats or other factors, a growing number of credit unions are outsourcing an important C-level security role.

The cashierless Amazon Go concept is inspiring fear in traditional U.S. retailers, but the idea is already mainstream in China — with one chain opening 300 locations in just two years.

Banks have been hanging on to problem loans for various reasons, but that could create headaches when credit inevitably worsens.

Whether the threat stems from technology or human nature, fraudsters are exploiting any opening they can.