/ Technology

Consumers spend more this holiday season, thanks in large part to e-commerce

MasterCard reports a 15.4% increase for online spending and 5.5% growth in retail sales overall.

Posted 12/28/2010Thad RueterPost a comment

/ Technology

Credit cards become less popular among online consumers

A Javelin report forecasts the continuing rise of alternative payments.

Posted 12/17/2010Thad RueterPost a comment

/ Marketing

Visa app offers cardholders deals and discounts

The iPhone app uses location-based technology to show nearby merchants that offer deals.

Posted 12/16/2010Katie DeatschPost a comment

/ Technology

Federal Reserve proposes a reduction in debit card interchange fees

The new fees would cap the fees at 12 cents per transaction, representing a big saving for e-retailers.

Posted 12/16/2010Thad RueterPost a comment

/ Technology

E-commerce platform provider Shopify raises $7 million

Part of the money will go toward international expansion and improved technology.

Posted 12/13/2010Thad RueterPost a comment

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/ Technology

Online payment service for teens wins new funding

Socialwise Inc. raises $3.4 million to expand its BillMyParents payment service.

Posted 11/29/2010Allison EnrightPost a comment

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/ Technology

E-commerce sales accelerate in early November

Web retail sales increased 11.4% in early November, MasterCard says.

Posted 11/22/2010Don DavisPost a comment

/ E-Retailers

Buy.com learns from its new corporate parent

Consumers earn ‘Super Points’ on Buy.com purchases and can use them for future transactions.

Posted 11/18/2010Allison EnrightPost a comment

/ Technology

For ‘alternative’ payments, consumer demand outpaces merchant offerings, report says

Javelin finds that 54% of consumers have used PayPal and other methods for online purchases.

Posted 10/21/2010Thad RueterPost a comment

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/ Technology

PayPal wins more online consumers, but credit cards remain king

Auriemma survey shows the eBay payment service moves past debit cards.

Posted 08/17/2010Thad RueterPost a comment