Pos Trends & Statistics
Fiserv’s acquisition frenzy will help accelerate growth after mixed Q1
The company’s acquisition spree could help accelerate growth despite an uncertain economic climate
Infopack: Mobile Payments 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.
Klarna scores Clover tie-up as in-store becomes new BNPL battleground
In-store payments provide a new growth avenue for BNPL providers facing slower industrywide volume growth
Tether hints at US crypto payment ambitions
The stablecoin giant is exploring plans to launch a US-specific token and POS solution
Fiserv acquires CCV to accelerate Clover’s growth in Europe
Growing in new markets can offset potential losses from increasing POS competition
Visa’s Tap to Phone is reshaping the POS landscape
The explosion of softPOS is reshaping the POS landscape and forcing hardware and software providers to pivot
Fresh rebrand positions PayPal to market itself as major B2B brand
The company is trying to better market itself as a B2B company and grow its checkout business
Block plans marketing push, BNPL tie-ins after weak Q4
Ramping up marketing spend and integrating Cash App, Afterpay, and Square should put it in a stronger position in 2025
Toast achieves profitability milestone despite growing competition
The POS provider achieved this milestone despite slowing growth due to intense competition
Fiserv relied on Clover, embedded finance for Q4 growth
The payments provider maintained impressive POS growth given heightened competition in the space
JPMorgan brings biometrics to the POS, giving the tech a major boost
The launch will bring a needed boost to the industry, which has struggled to win over consumers and merchants
Data Drop: 25 Years of Mercado Libre in Latin America
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.
Merchants want easier checkouts from their payment service providers
Providers can invest in features like one-click checkout to boost their competitive positioning
Block got a boost from the Cyber 5 weekend across its two-sided network
The company used its two-sided network to capitalize on the holiday weekend
Unified Commerce Ecosystem 2024
Retailers are prioritizing unified commerce solutions to help gain a complete picture of their business operations—including consumer behavior. As the tech landscape becomes more complex, key players are emerging across channels.
Block’s Q3 gross profit lifted by lending push across platforms
Square Loans, Cash App Borrow, and Afterpay were all bright spots that should yield longer-term growth
Ingenico becomes latest payments player to dive into crypto
Payment players clearly believe in the long-term success of crypto payments despite limited adoption
Fiserv-owned Clover’s small business POS may struggle to stand out
But its verticalized offerings may struggle to stand out in the crowded field
Adyen’s latest POS terminal brings Klarna and Alipay+ in stores around the US and Europe
The rollout extends Klarna’s in-store push and bolsters Alipay’s global expansion efforts
In-Store Digital Payment and Checkout Trends
Digital technologies are reshaping customers' in-store payment experience. Here’s what payment providers must know about in-store payment digitization trends.
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