Venmo rolls out new rewards program for debit cardA digital payments app is introducing a rewards offering designed to incentivize greater consumer engagement with its debit card and other products. Retailers reject revised proposed swipe fee settlement from Visa, Mastercard“More smoke and mirrors.” PayPal offers digital buy now, pay later service in Canada Canadian consumers have a new online flex payment option. How retailers are struggling with technology and customer expectations A sizable percentage of retailers report having difficulty with the pace of technology change and delivering shoppers’ desired in-store experience. NRF: Store shelves well stocked for holidays, tariff price hikes ‘minimized’ Retailers’ efforts to mitigate the impact of tariffs ahead of the holiday shopping appear to have paid off. Kohl’s gets head start on Black Friday Kohl’s Corp. is celebrating Black Friday throughout November and and is introducing a new gamified digital experience as part of its holiday plans. Liverpool to open shopping to agentic AI assistants Mexico’s largest department store chain is taking a big step in artificial intelligence. Retail Technology News: October update Here are some of the most noteworthy and innovative technology stories as reported by Chain Store Age in October, starting with the most recent. Deliver America: AI is key to logistics – but do it right Artificial intelligence was the dominant topic at the recent Deliver America 2025 conference in Las Vegas, but not as a cure-all. Leading consumer delivery issues include… Post-purchase consumer uncertainty and anxiety is a common problem with some key drivers. First Previous 52 53 54 55 56 Next Last
