We’ve got three very different but timely payments industry posts today as we enter the holiday shopping season.

Walmart bumps some online prices

Our first look is at Walmart’s new online pricing policy which is a departure from their “Everyday low prices” guarantee. Because the cost of shipping some items purchased online is not profitable, some Walmart online prices will not always be as low as in-store prices.

With Amazon reducing many prices leading into the holiday shopping season, we’re not sure Walmart’s pricing will help them online but it may drive a few more shoppers to their stores. Meanwhile, other retailers are trying to find the magic combination of free shipping or in-store pickup to make e-commerce profitable.

Kount report: E-commerce security for electronics retailers

Online security experts Kount have a new report that offers insight for electronics retailers on how to combat e-commerce fraud. We’ve got highlights of this valuable report and tips to guide all retailers on reducing online fraud.

The house that Jack Ma built

Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba, is a fascinating entrepreneur with big vision and global ambitions. Our post looks at how Ma has “scaled” his company, its wide business network and where it reaches around the world.

We’ve got much more payments industry news you can check out by categories from retail and e-commerce to online security and cryptocurrency here.