New Zealand based Vend raises $6.5 million for its software that integrates with existing point-of-sale systems to bring them into the cloud.
Javelin Strategy and Research released a report which found that mobile point-of-sale (POS) technology poses a significant and growing threat to terminal-based solutions.
Bypass has raised $3.5 millin for its mobile payments solution specifically designed for entertainment venues and sports stadiums.
Traditional payments systems are becoming obsolete as companies developer cheaper, more efficient, flexible alternatives.
Two California men allegedly stole up to $40,000 in Subway gift cards by selling the franchise point of sale computers with remote login tools installed.
PayPal surpassed its goal of adding 20 national retailers onto its in-store payment platform.
Stealth payments startup Clover raises $3.3 million to turn mobile devices into point-of-sale terminals.
It's not just about daily deals anymore: Soon you may be using Groupon's new iPad register service Breadcrumb to check out of restaurants.
POS. It’s the universally understood acronym that can stand for “piece of sh*t” or “point of sale” — and that’s no coincidence. LightSpeed, which seeks to change retailers’ perception of point-of-sale systems, has today announced $30 million in its first …
While Square and PayPal have received quite a bit of hype for their mobile credit card payment solutions, they’re still just “point of sale-lite,” according to Intuit’s mobile payments and point of sale (POS) head Trevor Dryer.
Mobile credit card …
Restaurant and hospitality point of sale startup Breadcrumb has joined the Groupon family. The Chicago-based online couponing firm has acquired the New York-based startup, Groupon reported Tuesday in a blog post.
Unsurprisingly, the amount of the deal was not disclosed. …
At an event at eBay’s headquarters Thursday, online and mobile payment company PayPal announced partnerships with several point of sale system companies to integrate mobile check ins, electronic receipts, and PayPal integrated cash registers.
“In-store payments are a natural extension …
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Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph has a thing for rental startups. Today he is joining the board of Getable — a company making tablet payments a reality for rentals.
“I do a fair amount of angel investing. It’s natural that I …
Next time you check in to a coffee shop on Foursquare, the store manager might check your Twitter profile, look at your Facebook profile, and send a coupon your way via email.
The only reason this isn’t happening now is …
It’s an election year, which means it is time for debates, caucuses, and campaign fundraising. This year, President Obama is going beyond the hefty check and taking donations using tech-darling Square.
“Whether you’re a Republican or a Democrat, running for …
Retail giant Walmart’s digital technology division, Walmart Labs, has acquired point-of-sale development company Grabble for an undisclosed amount, the startup announced today on its website.
Grabble produces a point-of-sale technology that integrates with mobile phones. With the rise in NFC-enabled …
A small Detroit-based company has plans to reinvent the way restaurants, cafes and stores take money from customers.
Own is aiming to make a point-of-sale (POS) system that doesn’t just overhaul the cash register, it turns it into a node …
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I am meeting with Jonathan Kaplan, the founder of the Flip video camcorder, at his new fast casual restaurant called The Melt. The chain’s flagship opens on August 30 in San Francisco. They serve soup and grilled cheese, and I …
