A proposed bill — the Data Security and Breach Notification Act — would require organizations to disclose data breaches within 30 days, and those who fail to comply could face prison time. The proposal comes in the wake of several high-stakes, high-profile data breaches that were reported months or even years after they happened — far too late for consumers to respond by taking extra precautions to safeguard their information, and thus harming their trust in not only particular brands, but also in doing business in general. Could this bill help win back a bit of that trust?  Read More...

Grocery shoppers are picky: They want the freshest fruits and veggies right alongside the latest digital technologies. A cruise up the grocery technology aisle in our newly released Omni Usage Index™, in collaboration with Vantiv, spells bad news for smaller grocers — customers aren’t in love with what’s on the shelves. That is a tough reality in an era of big grocery giants with a variety of digital tools to offer. More on what this means for grocers big and small, including an analysis of 700-plus data points, all inside the latest Index.  Read More...

Retail is becoming ever more global. That means merchants have to take multiple factors into consideration when it comes to attracting a global audience — from local languages to preferred payment methods. In the latest X-Border Payments Optimization Index, PYMNTS found that companies have been streamlining websites, easing the purchasing process and tuning in to what local customers want.  Read More...