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Square's tech to help Aussie businesses tackle holiday rush
Platform-as-a-Service

Square's tech to help Aussie businesses tackle holiday rush

Square for Retail and Square Appointments will help Australian retailers offer customers flexible, on-the-go checkout experiences.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2022

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UK businesses set for growth in 2024, according to report
Customer Experience

UK businesses set for growth in 2024, according to report

UK businesses are projected to see significant growth in 2024, amidst the post-pandemic landscape, suggests Square's Future of Commerce report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Square announces new technology to assist restaurants
Marketing Technologies

Square announces new technology to assist restaurants

Square announces two new products that give restaurant owners the tools they need to increase the efficiency of their operations.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2022
Block completes Afterpay buyout as Square & Cash App first to offer integration
Marketing Technologies

Block completes Afterpay buyout as Square & Cash App first to offer integration

Block, the company behind payment apps including Square, Cash App, Spiral, and TIDAL, is already making the most of Afterpay's buy now, pay later offering.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022
Square to acquire Afterpay for approximately AUD$40 billion
Marketing Technologies

Square to acquire Afterpay for approximately AUD$40 billion

Square to acquire Australian buy now, pay later firm Afterpay in a $29bn deal aimed at delivering more compelling financial products and services.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
Square announces new developer tools - APIs and an SDK
Marketing Technologies

Square announces new developer tools - APIs and an SDK

Square unveils three new developer tools at its Square Unboxed conference, including Snippets API for Square Online.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 17th May 2021
One in four Australian businesses now 'cashless', according to Square report
Fintech

One in four Australian businesses now 'cashless', according to Square report

1 in 4 Australian businesses are going cashless as consumers opt for contactless payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Square report.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Mar 2021
Xero and Square buddy up for enhanced integration
Fintech

Xero and Square buddy up for enhanced integration

Invoices can be paid instantly with Square and are automatically recorded in Xero, reducing admin time for businesses.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020
Twitter founder to launch mobile wallet
Supply Chain

Twitter founder to launch mobile wallet

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey unveils 'Square', a mobile wallet enabling credit card transactions via a small plug-in device, set for March 2010 release.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2009