Grocery Store Chain Now Accepting Paypal and Venmo – First one

By | August 16, 2021

Digital Payments at Giant Eagle Now Accepted from Paypal and Venmo

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From Progressive Grocer August 2021

In Brief

  • According to Blackhawk
    • 59% surveyed using digital wallet
    • Of all tools, 48% using QR codes
  • Giant Eagle lets them pay with mobile app
  • Digital payments are driving loyalty rates up
  • 63% more likely to shop where digital payment provided
  • 73% want to pay in-store same way they pay online
  • Paypal is #1 tool
  • Giant Eagle sales 10B with 470 stores

Excerpt

Cash is no longer king. With digital payments becoming more ingrained in our day-to-day lifestyle, Giant Eagle, Inc. and global branded payments company Blackhawk Network have partnered with PayPal and Venmo to bring these payment methods to each of the retailer’s 474 supermarket and GetGo locations. With this announcement, Giant Eagle and GetGo become the first grocery and convenience store chains in the United States allowing customers to pay with PayPal and Venmo at the register.

Author: Retail Systems

Craig Allen Keefner is an influential figure in the self-service technology industry, best known for his leadership in kiosks, digital signage, and retail automation. Based in Denver, Colorado, Keefner has managed the Kiosk Industry Group (Kiosk Manufacturer Association) since 2014, supporting self-service professionals and overseeing projects in kiosks, point-of-sale systems, thin client technology, and related fields.​ Over his career, Keefner has served in various executive and managerial roles—including as owner and CEO of pioneering kiosk and retail tech companies, as well as managing key industry websites such as kioskindustry.org and thinclient.org. His experience also includes significant contributions to the deployment and advancement of interactive technology in healthcare, retail, and smart cities.​ Keefner holds a BA from the University of Tulsa and has earned credentials in electronics and technology from institutions like the Missouri Institute of Technology and DeVry. Often recognized as “Mr. Kiosk,” he is noted for his expertise, industry advocacy, and innovation in digital self-service solutions