2015 Retail Predictions

3. Mobile payments, particularly NFC, will continue to rise. Traditional payment methods won't go away anytime soon, but we'll definitely see more of mobile wallet solutions such as Apple Pay, Softcard, CurrentC and PayPal.

We're predicting that NFC-based payments (e.g., Apple Pay, Google Wallet, Softcard) are nearing the point of widespread adoption thanks in part to Apple. The company put NFC technology on the map when it launched Apple Pay with the support of the biggest U.S. banks and major retailers such as Macy's, Walgreens and Whole Foods.