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Stampede & Square launch PayOS to boost hospitality personalisation

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Stampede has partnered with Square to launch PayOS, a unified hospitality platform integrating sales, payments, and guest data to boost customer engagement and revenue.
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Amplitude named leader in digital analytics by Forrester report

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Amplitude leads in digital analytics, topping Forrester's Q3 2025 report for ease of use, AI innovation, and customer satisfaction.
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Square unveils portable Handheld for UK restaurants & cafes

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Square has launched its portable Handheld device in the UK, offering restaurants a lightweight tool to streamline operations and improve service efficiency.
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Gen Z in Australia spend more dining out as Boomers cut back

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Research from Square reveals younger Australians, especially Gen Z, are dining out and spending more, while older generations cut back amid cost-of-living pressures.
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Salesforce unveils AI-driven Data Cloud innovations to boost CX

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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Salesforce introduces major Data Cloud innovations enhancing AI-driven customer experiences, unifying data, and launching Datablazers Community for real-time insights.
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Admin work stifling UK hospitality growth, says new research

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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Administrative tasks are stifling growth for 88% of UK hospitality businesses, despite anticipated revenue increases.
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Square & SevenRooms team up to enhance restaurant operations

Fri, 17th May 2024
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Square's new integration with SevenRooms aims to revolutionise hospitality management, enabling seamless data sharing for personalised guest experiences.
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UK businesses set for growth in 2024, according to report

Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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UK businesses are projected to see significant growth in 2024, amidst the post-pandemic landscape, suggests Square's Future of Commerce report.
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Square introduces Tap to Pay for iPhones in Australia

Tue, 31st Oct 2023
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Square launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Australia, allowing sellers to accept contactless payments without additional hardware or cost.
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Square’s tech to help Aussie businesses tackle holiday rush

Fri, 25th Nov 2022
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Square for Retail and Square Appointments will help Australian retailers offer customers flexible, on-the-go checkout experiences.
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Square announces new technology to assist restaurants

Mon, 12th Sep 2022
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Square announces two new products that give restaurant owners the tools they need to increase the efficiency of their operations.
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Block completes Afterpay buyout as Square & Cash App first to offer integration

Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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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.
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Square to acquire Afterpay for approximately AUD$40 billion

Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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Square to acquire Australian buy now, pay later firm Afterpay in a $29bn deal aimed at delivering more compelling financial products and services.
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Square announces new developer tools - APIs and an SDK

Mon, 17th May 2021
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Square unveils three new developer tools at its Square Unboxed conference, including Snippets API for Square Online.
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One in four Australian businesses now 'cashless', according to Square report

Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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1 in 4 Australian businesses are going cashless as consumers opt for contactless payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Square report.
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Xero and Square buddy up for enhanced integration

Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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Invoices can be paid instantly with Square and are automatically recorded in Xero, reducing admin time for businesses.
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Twitter founder to launch mobile wallet

Thu, 10th Dec 2009
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Twitter founder Jack Dorsey unveils 'Square', a mobile wallet enabling credit card transactions via a small plug-in device, set for March 2010 release.