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Why Walmart Pay Doesn't Measure Up To CVS, Starbucks And Taco Bell

Indeed, Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts and even Taco Bell have all associated significant sales boosts with their mobile payment apps. Now major retailers outside of food service are testing the technology – CVS Pay recently launched in select markets. In fact, more than 25% of smartphone users rely on a payment app at least once a month, according to recent research from Parks Associates. And while Apple Pay may come quickly to mind, the report states that consumers use retailer-specific apps more frequently.

From the article "Why Walmart Pay Doesn't Measure Up To CVS, Starbucks And Taco Bell" by Bryan Pearson.

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