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As convenience stores evolve to meet the needs of younger consumers — and the emerging connected car ecosystems — a new “lab store” from 7-Eleven promises to spark more innovation. It’s part of a trend of retailer-specific incubators and tech hubs, which includes the likes of Amazon, Walmart and, most recently, Foot Locker. Read More...

Contactless payments are heating up everywhere, while retailers and solution providers are preparing for their adoption with mPOS systems. Developers are designing payment terminals that meet EMVCo 3.0, according to the latest PYMNTS mPOS Tracker, while other players aim to improve POS conversions by enabling additional mobile wallets. Here’s how retailers are tapping into mobile solutions to enable contactless acceptance. Read More...

Instant payments, more diverse search, artificial intelligence and digital financial management seem to promise a world where everything is faster, sleeker and more seamless — someday. The ideas are there and the interest is piqued, but the execution remains a work in progress. Read More...