2019 U.S. QSR Kiosk Market: Self-Service Kiosks Gaining Popularity

2019 U.S. QSR Kiosk Market: Self-Service Kiosks Gaining Popularity

  • Javelin Report
  • Date: January 22, 2020
  • Author(s): Raymond Pucci
  • Research Topic(s): Merchant
Self-Service Kiosks Gaining QSRs’ and Consumers’ Adoption. Mercator Advisory Group research report assesses the 2019 U.S. QSR kiosk market and its future growth prospects.
Faster and Real-Time Payments Fraud

Faster and Real-Time Payments Fraud

  • Javelin Report
  • Date: January 21, 2020
  • Author(s): Sarah Grotta
  • Research Topic(s): Debit
Approaches and Priorities for Fighting Faster Payments FraudMercator Advisory Group releases new research reviewing current trends in fighting the unique challenges presented by faster and real time payments fraud.
Visa Repositions Itself for Open Banking with Plaid

Visa Repositions Itself for Open Banking with Plaid

Visa’s acquisition of Plaid stirs up questions that span the retail financial world — from banking and payments to investing and lending. 
Digital Gift Cards: U.S. Market, 2019

Digital Gift Cards: U.S. Market, 2019

  • Javelin Report
  • Date: January 9, 2020
  • Author(s): C. Brown
  • Research Topic(s): Prepaid
New report recommends U.S. retailers use omnichannel approach, including digital delivery, to grow their gift card business. New research from Mercator Advisory Group’s Prepaid Advisory Service sizes the U.S. digital gift card space and forecast...
Behaviors of Mobile-Enabled Consumers Complicate the Meaning of “Going to the Store”

Behaviors of Mobile-Enabled Consumers Complicate the Meaning of “Going to the Store”

  • Impact Note
  • Date: December 31, 2019
  • Author(s): Ken Paterson
  • Research Topic(s): Merchant
When card-not-present makes the customer-not-present, what is the function of a store?
Credit Card Profitability: Interest Spreads and Credit Quality Set the Course for 2020

Credit Card Profitability: Interest Spreads and Credit Quality Set the Course for 2020

  • Javelin Report
  • Date: December 31, 2019
  • Author(s): Brian Riley
  • Research Topic(s): Credit
Credit card profitability appears strong for top issuers in 2020New research report by Mercator Advisory Group indicates credit card Return on Assets metric is on the upswing and positive movement will continue in 2020.
Private Label Credit Cards Update: New Opportunities, New Competitors

Private Label Credit Cards Update: New Opportunities, New Competitors

  • Javelin Report
  • Date: December 31, 2019
  • Author(s): Brian Riley
  • Research Topic(s): Credit
Program innovations keep private label credit cards competitive in the consumer retail marketplace.New research report by Mercator Advisory Group reviews the U.S. private label credit card market and stakeholders as they adapt to changing retail...
The Emergence of API Platforms: Open Banking and Payments Drive New Business Models

The Emergence of API Platforms: Open Banking and Payments Drive New Business Models

  • Javelin Report
  • Date: December 31, 2019
  • Author(s): Tim Sloane
  • Research Topic(s): Emerging, Global
Report contrasts slow adoption of open banking with surge in API platforms operating in the cloud. A new research report from Mercator Advisory Group identifies issues delaying E.U. open banking and contrasts it to the surge in API cloud-based ...
U.S. Fleet Card Market Review and Forecast, 2018–2023

U.S. Fleet Card Market Review and Forecast, 2018–2023

The U.S. fleet card market has shown resilience as participants adapt to current and looming challenges.Mercator Advisory Group reports continued growth in the fleet card market, but adjustments are underway.
Merchant Chargebacks Are on the Rise Due to Friendly Fraud

Merchant Chargebacks Are on the Rise Due to Friendly Fraud

  • Javelin Report
  • Date: December 23, 2019
  • Author(s): Raymond Pucci
  • Research Topic(s): Merchant
Friendly Fraud Is Driving Increased Merchant Chargebacks. New Mercator Advisory Group research report discusses the changing dynamics of merchant chargebacks.