Tagged: square

August 2, 2025 @ 3:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The restaurant industry is navigating an environment marked by economic volatility, shifting consumer behavior, and technological advancements, according to Fintech firm Square’s latest report. Drawing from transaction data across Square’s network of food and beverage sellers, the report offers a snapshot of how restaurants are… Read More

May 28, 2025 @ 9:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Block, Inc. announced it will launch bitcoin payments on Square, marking a significant milestone in making bitcoin more “accessible and usable.” Bitcoin payments on Square will be showcased at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas from May 27-29, where attendees can “experience this new feature firsthand… Read More

May 3, 2025 @ 8:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ), the fintech behind Square, Cash App, and Afterpay, released its first-quarter 2025 financial results on May 1, 2025, revealing a mixed performance shaped by macroeconomic challenges. While Block achieved notable profitability milestones, weaker-than-expected revenue and cautious guidance sparked investor concerns, leading… Read More

April 26, 2025 @ 3:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Square announced the new Square Point of Sale app – its software that brings Square’s vertical-specific commerce and payments functionality into a single, unified app that sellers can “personalize to meet the needs of their business, while supporting their growth and evolution.” Sixteen years ago,… Read More

March 18, 2025 @ 2:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) announced its industrial bank, Square Financial Services, Inc. (SFS), has received approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to begin offering the consumer loan product Cash App Borrow. SFS is an independently governed subsidiary of Block, Inc., headquartered in Salt… Read More

February 1, 2025 @ 12:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm Square’s annual report finds that global consumer businesses, including beauty and retail, plan to invest in new automation and loyalty programs in 2025. Square, the technology company that makes commerce and financial services accessible, released insights from its forthcoming Future of Commerce report,… Read More

December 9, 2024 @ 11:03 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Data from BNPL provider Clearpay and Square have released data showing significant rises in some important Black Friday shopping metrics in the United Kingdom. Total transactions rose 25%, in-person transactions surged 30% and online buys inched up 5%. Nov. 29 at precisely 8:02 a.m. was… Read More

May 27, 2024 @ 2:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Contactless payments acceptance technology makes it easier for Canadian businesses to get started and create new ways to sell. Square has recently launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in Canada, allowing Square sellers to be among the first businesses in the country to try the… Read More

May 9, 2024 @ 3:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Square unveiled Square Kiosk, which is described as a fully integrated software, hardware, and payments solution that enables self-serve ordering for quick-service restaurants. Designed with fast-moving and fast-growing restaurants in mind, Square Kiosk empowers guests “to customize and place orders through its sleek and intuitive… Read More

May 2, 2024 @ 4:13 pm By JD Alois  |  

Block (NASDAQ:SQ), founded by Twitter (X) creator Jack Dorsey, is being scrutinized by federal prosecutors for allegedly facilitating illicit transactions. The report was first covered by NBC.com. Blcok operates the popular e-commerce platform Square as well as the P2P transfers platform CashApp. According to the… Read More

April 25, 2024 @ 7:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Offline payments, Square’s no-connection-required solution to deliver continuous commerce connectivity, is now available to Square sellers using every hardware device, and in every country. Whether in a remote location or facing a technology disruption, now nearly every Square seller can continue “to operate business-as-usual and… Read More

February 18, 2024 @ 2:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Business expansion and automation are to address staffing challenges are top of mind for restaurants, retailers, according to an update from Fintech Square. Recently, Square released its Future of Commerce report, with comprehensive analysis on how business owners and consumers are “considering the evolution of… Read More

December 4, 2023 @ 11:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Globally, the peak minute of shopping occurred on Black Friday at 2:09 pm ET on November 24, 2023, according to an update shared by Square. Cities with the largest volume of sales were New York, Los Angeles, London, Chicago, and Miami. Over the Black Friday… Read More

November 14, 2023 @ 12:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Technology company Square announced that it will be powering quick-service restaurant JARS, a fast-growing franchise concept from celebrity chef Fabio Viviani. Square claims that it “has been serving hundreds of thousands of food and beverage businesses for more than a decade, and its suite of… Read More

October 11, 2023 @ 9:04 am By JD Alois  |  

Piper Sandler (NYSE: PIPR) has posted its 46th semi-annual survey of Teens across the United States. The survey can help glean emerging trends that can impact future economic activity and rising brands. Of course, Teens can be fickle, but today’s Teens are tomorrow’s adults. When… Read More

October 5, 2023 @ 12:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

Block (NYSE:SQ), the parent company of Square, may be slashing its employee headcount, according to Job Community Blind. In recent days, a posting was made inquiring about layoffs as a Block recruiter was apparently let go – leaving an aspiring hire in the lurch. Other… Read More

October 1, 2023 @ 4:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Square, part of Block (NASDAQ:SQ), launched Tap to Pay on Android for sellers across Canada. The new technology enables businesses “to securely accept credit card contactless payments with a compatible Android device, at no additional cost.” With Tap to Pay on Android, Square claims it… Read More

September 21, 2023 @ 8:26 am By JD Alois  |  

Block (NASDAQ:SQ) founder Jack Dorsey will step in as CEO of Square following the announcement that Alyssa Henry will exit the subsidiary of Block. The change in leadership was revealed in an 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company stated: “Alyssa Henry,… Read More

July 1, 2023 @ 6:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Square announced the beta launch of new banking and spend management solutions for its U.S. sellers, including new credit tools and features that help businesses simplify their cash flow management and consolidate their finances. The Square Credit Card, running on the American Express network, “gives… Read More

April 5, 2023 @ 9:47 am By JD Alois  |  

Investment bank Piper Sandler (NYSE: PIPR) has posted its 45th semi-annual report on Teen preferences, which can help glean which products and services are rising and which are on the wane. At the same time, teens can be fickle, as parents will explain. The Taking… Read More