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 Sophia Alfonso | Jun 10, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing
Software-led distribution is leading the charge in the payments ecosystem rapid evolution. For software providers, this transformation presents an incredible opportunity: to turn payment processing into a meaningful, recurring revenue stream. But only if you play your... 
by Sophia Alfonso | May 28, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing
Visa’s compliance playbook has changed. If your platform touches payments in any way, these updates apply to you. And ignoring them doesn’t just mean headaches for your merchants, it means risk for fines, to your reputation, your revenue, and your roadmap.... 
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 Sophia Alfonso | May 1, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing
There’s nothing more frustrating than having software tailored for a specialized vertical… only to have your payments provider treat it like a generic checkout cart. From summer camp POS platforms to platforms for pet groomers, feed and tack shops, pawnbrokers, sports... 
by Stephanie Buckley | Apr 17, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing
In recent weeks, Visa has intensified its enforcement efforts on non-compliant fee programs, affecting thousands of merchants across the U.S. For first-time violations, merchants are issued $1,000 assessments for non-compliant fee programs, so it’s essential... 
