Imagine a world in which all you need before heading out the door to shop, grab a bite or catch a movie is your smartphone. That is right: no wallet, credit cards or cash required.

American National Bank and Guaranty Bond Bank now offer tap-and-pay as an option to pay for purchases at point of sale.

The need to execute and record tax-accurate transactions has stood in the way of widespread adoption of many efficiency-enhancing mobile retail technologies.

Mobile coupons are really hot. Every retailer is thinking about it – and perhaps they are losing some sleep over it too.

Cornell-Mayo Associates has launched the Omniexpress, a new point-of-sale mobile service version of the Omnistore that is being used at retailers nationwide.