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Point-of-sale Trends & Statistics

EMARKETER offers market research, trends and statistics for a variety of topics and industries. Here you will find a collection of reports, articles and other resources for Point-of-sale
Point-of-Sale Hardware and Software Trends 2026

Point-of-Sale Hardware and Software Trends 2026

Report
Jan 09, 2026

Sluggish fixed point-of-sale (POS) terminal sales are forcing providers to rethink their strategies. From adding softPOS capabilities to adding AI tools and vertical-specific offerings, POS software is becoming the real competitive battleground.

Real-Time Payments Trends 2025

Real-Time Payments Trends 2025

Report
Aug 14, 2025

Real-time payments adoption is still in its infancy in the US. But business and consumer demand are increasing, providing a growth opportunity for banks and customer-facing payment providers.

Infopack: Mobile Payments 2025

Infopack: Mobile Payments 2025

Report
Apr 17, 2025

Paying by smartphone is now routine for a growing number of consumers, both in stores and online. Recent data shows the size of the user base, shifting demographics, shopper preferences, and how mobile fits into the spectrum of payment options.​

Fiserv acquires CCV to accelerate Clover’s growth in Europe

Article
Mar 21, 2025

Growing in new markets can offset potential losses from increasing POS competition

Visa’s Tap to Phone is reshaping the POS landscape

Article
Mar 04, 2025

The explosion of softPOS is reshaping the POS landscape and forcing hardware and software providers to pivot

Data Drop: 25 Years of Mercado Libre in Latin America

Data Drop: 25 Years of Mercado Libre in Latin America

Report
Dec 20, 2024

From revolutionizing logistics and digital payments to capturing a major share of ecommerce and retail media ad revenues, Mercado Libre has profoundly reshaped Latin America’s digital economy.

The Mobile Wallet Payments Opportunity

The Mobile Wallet Payments Opportunity

Report
Nov 15, 2024

US retail sales via mobile wallets are growing much faster than overall sales. To meet this demand, wallet providers must address consumer expectations and solve growth hurdles.

In-Store Digital Payment and Checkout Trends

In-Store Digital Payment and Checkout Trends

Report
Sep 03, 2024

Digital technologies are reshaping customers' in-store payment experience. Here’s what payment providers must know about in-store payment digitization trends.​

Payments and Digital Commerce Platforms Forecast 2024

Payments and Digital Commerce Platforms Forecast 2024

Report
Jul 31, 2024

US digital commerce platforms will process $471.37 billion of their own payments by 2026. As a result, they’ll enjoy stronger customer relationships, added revenues, and cross-sell synergy.

US Mobile Proximity Payments Forecast 2024

US Mobile Proximity Payments Forecast 2024

Report
Jun 04, 2024

Proximity mobile payments are on a growth tear, driven by strong spend per user. Here’s how providers are using wallet integration and new features to make proximity payments stickier.

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Software point-of-sale is booming

Software point-of-sale is booming

Article
May 23, 2024

SoftPOS is a form of mPOS that can turn any seller’s smartphone into a payment terminal.

In-Store Retail Media 2024

In-Store Retail Media 2024

Report
May 16, 2024

Physical stores are the new frontier for retail media. But undeveloped tech capabilities, competing priorities, and unproven new formats are hurdles retailers need to address.

UK In-Store Retail Media 2024

UK In-Store Retail Media 2024

Report
May 07, 2024

UK retailers are leading the charge on in-store retail media, thanks to their already extensive digital screen networks. Here’s what brands and retailers worldwide can learn from the digitization of UK stores.

Powering the Point-of-Sale

Powering the Point-of-Sale

Report
Mar 27, 2024

In the third of five reports in our “Payments Ecosystem 2024” collection, we unpack how the lines between POS hardware and software are disappearing as providers push the innovation envelope.

Toast turns attention to bigger restaurant and hospitality brands

Toast turns attention to bigger restaurant and hospitality brands

Article
Jun 14, 2023

It partnered with FreedomPay and Marriott as part of a wider shift to grow volume by focusing on payments for bigger restaurant and hospitality brands.

US Proximity Mobile Payments Forecast 2023

US Proximity Mobile Payments Forecast 2023

Report
Jun 01, 2023

Proximity mobile payments are finally reaching a critical mass of users, fueling spending growth. While it will slow in the coming years, providers are capitalizing on growth by building multifunctional ecosystems that expand their captive audience and tighten relationships.

Small-Business Payment Disruptors 2023

Small-Business Payment Disruptors 2023

Report
Apr 27, 2023

Payment service providers competing to serve small and medium-sized businesses have a new opportunity to win them over with cutting-edge payment, cash flow, capital, and marketing tools.

Powering the Point-of-Sale

Powering the Point-of-Sale

Report
Feb 28, 2023

This second installment of the “Payments Ecosystem” collection unpacks how point-of-sale (POS) hardware, software, and payment gateway services are becoming increasingly intertwined as merchants adapt to economic turmoil and consumer payment changes.

A snapshot of cash usage around the world

A snapshot of cash usage around the world

Article
Apr 13, 2022

Cash is on the decline everywhere, accounting for at most 44% of point-of-sale (POS) transaction value regionally and just 18% globally in 2021. Its share will drop to 10% worldwide by the end of 2025, with North America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe leading the charge away from physical money.

The Point-of-Sale

The Point-of-Sale

Report
Feb 08, 2022

Payments Ecosystem: POS hardware, POS software, and gateway providers are working to become one-stop shops for merchants. Offering simple, robust access to front- and back-end solutions across industries lets them better serve merchants demanding integrated solutions.

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