Walmart, Best Buy, Stand Firm Against Apple Pay | PYMNTS.com

By | September 11, 2014

Walmart and Best Buy have both said that they will not initially accept Apple Pay transactions, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday (Sept. 10). Due to

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Due to contractual obligations with a competing mobile wallet, MCX (which Walmart founded and still dominates), neither retailer may have much of a choice but to not initially support Apple Pay.

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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