NRF Wrap 2025 by Tom McCole After surviving a treacherous “Georgia blizzard” with snowfall reaching a frightening 1.5 inches, I made my way safely to the Atlanta airport. Destination: The National Retail Federation convocation in New York City. This is my 25th year of attending this event and I can declare emphatically my favorite so…
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Where AI Is Now and Where It’s Going in the Next 5 Years John Dittig, MicroTouch Global VP, Business Development and Partnerships Although it’s hard to imagine the interest and investment in artificial intelligence (AI) rising to higher levels than they are right now, business leaders need to brace for much more to come. During…
ETA Industry Affairs Announces Creation of the ISV Committee with Goals & Outlook for 2024 ISVs play a pivotal role in driving the industry forward with disruptive solutions that are changing the relationship between consumers, businesses, and how they pay. Why it matters: Small businesses are increasingly using at least one value-added service, and interest is…
Quantum’s Here – Insights from Wellesley Hills Financial By Adam T. Hark No fintech, payments or software deal made it to the top of my list for most noteworthy funding to start off the year. Instead, it’s the recent closing of a $300 million equity round to vertically integrated quantum computer company Quantinuum that takes the prize. The lovechild…
National Retail Federation “Big Show” 2024 New York By Tom McCole It is that time of year when merchants have hopefully celebrated a prosperous holiday season and it’s off to New York for the NRF annual exhibition and conference. The event hosts 35-40 thousand attendees from around the world to see what new trends and…