Video rental retailer Blockbuster is getting into the mobile payments game and has acquired mobile point-of-sale software company Alpha Bay.
Blockbuster will be using the Alpha Bay platform in its stores to improve in-store customer service, enhance inventory management and deliver promotional programs to its customers. At the same time, Alpha Bay will continue to market its software and services to other companies.
Read more: Mobile Commerce Daily
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