by Ali Farrar | Oct 23, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing
On Monday, October 20th, the world saw how much the modern economy runs on cloud plumbing. An AWS Outage rippled across apps and services that people use to move money and run daily operations. Coinbase, Robinhood, and other crypto services reported disruptions. Venmo... 
by Ali Farrar | Aug 18, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing
Lessons from the BOLD + Tonic team at RetailNOW 2025 Industry trade shows aren’t just about grabbing the latest swag or collecting badge scans. When approached strategically, they’re a powerful way to reconnect with partners, gather real feedback, and make lasting... 
by Ali Farrar | May 20, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing
One clear trend is rising to the top of payments: consumers favor a single credit card over all others, and that “top-of-wallet” card dominates their spending. Understanding this behavior is essential for businesses looking to attract and retain customers. What Is a... 
by Ali Farrar | Mar 18, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing
In recent years, local payment methods (LPMs) have experienced substantial growth, becoming critical in the global e-commerce landscape. What Are Local Payment Methods? Local payment methods (LPMs) are payment options tailored to consumers’ preferences and... 
by Ali Farrar | Jan 29, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently proposed the Click to Cancel rule, a regulation aimed at simplifying the subscription cancellation process for consumers. For businesses that rely on subscription models, this rule brings new requirements designed to ensure... 
