RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY NEWS

To boost the mobile experience, Target is rolling out a series of updates to the Target app this fall, including location-based and in-store features designed to enhance the in-store experience. The updates include a new weekly ad section that uses the customer's location to provide the weekly deals section at the local Target store.
 
The weekly ads also link to product pages for more information, to shop the product online or to find the in-store aisle where the product is located. The new section allows customers to view special services or features for each store and connect to Target's Guest Wi-Fi network. In-store Wi-Fi also helps the retailer to determine what kind of content customers are looking for while shopping.
 
The retailer is also testing a new shopping list feature within its mobile app that allows consumers to add or delete items that are linked to a store. To use the feature, consumers set a store location to create a personalized shopping list. Gesture-based technology, allows the customer to swipe vertically and horizontally to add and remove items.

SecureNet Payment Systems has announced the launch of Mobile PayOS, the latest in mobile payment technology empowering merchants of all sizes to turn any iOS mobile device into a secure mobile payment solution. Mobile PayOS enables business owners to quickly and easily accept payments and manage their business on-the-go. SecureNet’s mobile solution includes a free mobile application and fully encrypted card reader, available for mobile iOS devices today, and soon Android.

SecureNet offers 24/7 live, U.S.-based support and makes it quick and easy for merchants to get started using Mobile PayOS. Providing businesses with more sales opportunities, Mobile PayOS gives merchants the ability to accept debit and credit card payments and track cash payments everywhere in the U.S., using any iOS mobile device. Customizable inventory, tax, sales reporting and staff management settings allow business owners to configure their mobile store exactly how they desire.

SecureNet’s Mobile PayOS enables business owners with multiple employees and locations to quickly manage, sync and share inventory and business settings across multiple Mobile PayOS devices and sleep soundly knowing their data is backed up in the cloud. In-app sales reports and business analytics allow merchants to quickly gain an overall snapshot of their business, wherever their business demands. The app helps speed up the customer checkout process with smart inventory sorting, one-tap sales ticket creation, customized tipping amounts and instant email receipts with transaction geo-location. Mobile PayOS also lets merchants and employees initiate full and partial, hassle-free refunds right from the app.

Through a single, full-service merchant account, SecureNet merchants can securely accept point of sale, online and mobile payments as their business grows and needs change. SecureNet’s scalable merchant accounts allow business owners to manage all aspects of their business from a single location and eliminate accounting headaches with comprehensive reporting and consolidated statements that make reconciliation a breeze.