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Friday, November 6, 2026

Nationwide Payment Systems broadens consulting practice

As businesses prepare for 2027, payment processing is becoming an increasingly important part of managing cash flow, controlling costs and reducing operational risk. Allen Kopelman, CEO of Nationwide Payment Systems (NPS), is extending the company's consulting practice to help ISOs, agents, software developers and other payments stakeholders navigate increasingly complex business environments.

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Online Edition – Issue 26:10:02

Deals, digital tools, new habits shape projected $1 trillion holiday spend

Holiday shopping predictions are rolling in, and while most experts expect robust spending, some warn that inflation pressures and affordability concerns could dampen sales. Consistent with prior years, nearly all U.S. adults (91 percent) plan to celebrate winter holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, the National Retail Federation reported.

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Our flipbook edition

Merchant Sales Podcast

Merchant Sales Podcast

James Shephard & Patti Murphy

November 7th, 2026

How AI Is Leveling the Playing Field for ISOs

AI is changing the way ISOs compete, build integrations, and grow their payments businesses. James Shepherd sits down with Alex Benjamin, General Manager of the Americas at Aevi, to discuss how AI is leveling the playing field against major players like Stripe and Adyen, creating new opportunities for ISOs and ISVs, and making integrated payment solutions more accessible. They also explore the importance of merchant experience, automation, and flexible payment infrastructure in an increasingly competitive market.

Plus, Patti Murphy joins James for Today in Payments to cover Stripe's new B2B payment capabilities, AI's impact on payment integrations, the FTC and state legal action against Toast over alleged merchant fees and support issues, and the growing adoption of buy now, pay later, digital wallets, and alternative payment methods.

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Optimize and personalize gift and loyalty programs

Valutec, a gift card and marketing services pioneer since 1998, is known for its comprehensive closed-loop, stored-value gift card transaction processing and loyalty programs. The company's experienced product team helps partners and merchants strengthen customer engagement and loyalty.

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