Convenience is the name of the game for eCommerce merchants, which are rolling out new features to help consumers make purchasing decisions. According to the new PYMNTS Checkout Conversion Index, merchants that offer live site help rose from 67.1 percent in Q3 2017 to 81.5 percent in Q2 2018. And the share of merchants offering free shipping as well as product ratings and reviews is also on the uptick.  Read More...

Multi-resort season passes have become popular with skiers wanting to hit a variety of slopes, with the help of platforms such as Ikon and Epic. Now, LOGE Camps is looking to adapt the concept to the lodging space. Co-founder Cale Genenbacher explains how the concept tested at one of his locations — and how the company plans to expand to more properties.  Read More...

Banks Give Consumers Confidence Amid Data Breaches

Consumers still shop at big merchants despite data breaches, and these vendors have banks (and payment networks) to thank: Banks have invested billions in fraud detection and prevention as they continue to back technology in “true AI” and biometrics. These efforts give consumers confidence that their data won’t fall into the hands of the bad guys when they make purchases or reservations.  Read More...