Kohl's becomes first Apple Pay retailer to link rewards, store cards in one transaction

Finally. Now everybody else do it! Some big chains that take Apple Pay aren't even as far along as having their loyalty card be electronic, even if they have an app. (Looking at you, Subway.)

sog35 said:

Tim Cook needs to get off of his Privacy high horse.

He keeps spewing the importance of Privacy but his customers don't give a shiit.

90% of iOS users use Facebook or Google Services.

iOS users don't give a crap about data mining as long as they benefit.
Tim Cook needs to open up Apple Pay data to retailers. Give Walmart, Best buy, Target, ect all the data they want on purchases. If Cook does that I can guarantee that ApplePay adoption will go up 500% on the vendor side. Walmart does not want ApplePay because Apple blocks all the customer data. Just stop it Cook.

I'd give my data away to get Apple Pay available EVERY WHERE. And almost all iOS users agree based on their acceptance and usage of Google/FacebookI don't mind Tim Cook standing up for gay rights, diversity, and being green. But when these stances INTERFERE with Apple's ability to strengthen their brand and services he must stand down.  Tim Cook's privacy stance is extreme and is hurting Apple the company and its shareholders.  He is literally leaving a $300 billion business on the table because his 'personal belief' that data mining and advertising is evil.  ApplePay is stagnant for the same reason because he refuses to share data with the merchants. I'm just sick of this extreme stance.  Its even more ridiculous because 90% of iOS users use Google/Facebook anyway.  So they are getting data mined already. I'd much rather have Apple data mine me than Google/Facebook.

Tim Cook needs to get off of his high horse and his pious stance and give people a choice.

Sorry, I respectably disagree. I'm tired of all the advertising, junk emails and businesses knowing everything about my buying habits. You're correct about people using Facebook and Google without understanding what's happening to their data and it doesn't help to try and educate them because they just don't get it. As for dealing with Walmart, I don't and never will. People have to take a stand on who they're willing to support otherwise everything will be owned and run by Walmart-type old white men who could care less about anything except lining their pockets. I want Home Depot to take Apple Pay again but it will take another data hacking to get them to open their eyes and see what they're doing is stupid. Same with the other reputable companies. Too many of these companies are followers and the company that leads is really messing with people's live in many ways. Tim Cook and Apple are making a stand. If you're not willing to understand or agree with that stand then it's time to move on. 

sog35 said:

Tim Cook needs to get off of his Privacy high horse.

He keeps spewing the importance of Privacy but his customers don't give a shiit.

90% of iOS users use Facebook or Google Services.

iOS users don't give a crap about data mining as long as they benefit.
Tim Cook needs to open up Apple Pay data to retailers. Give Walmart, Best buy, Target, ect all the data they want on purchases. If Cook does that I can guarantee that ApplePay adoption will go up 500% on the vendor side. Walmart does not want ApplePay because Apple blocks all the customer data. Just stop it Cook.

I'd give my data away to get Apple Pay available EVERY WHERE. And almost all iOS users agree based on their acceptance and usage of Google/FacebookI don't mind Tim Cook standing up for gay rights, diversity, and being green. But when these stances INTERFERE with Apple's ability to strengthen their brand and services he must stand down.  Tim Cook's privacy stance is extreme and is hurting Apple the company and its shareholders.  He is literally leaving a $300 billion business on the table because his 'personal belief' that data mining and advertising is evil.  ApplePay is stagnant for the same reason because he refuses to share data with the merchants. I'm just sick of this extreme stance.  Its even more ridiculous because 90% of iOS users use Google/Facebook anyway.  So they are getting data mined already. I'd much rather have Apple data mine me than Google/Facebook.

Tim Cook needs to get off of his high horse and his pious stance and give people a choice.

Don't use any Google product/service directly. (I understand what happens behind the scenes) or FB. I would prefer that merchants accept Apple Pay, but would rather minimize any data mining done by stores. I don't want targeted ads ever, nor do I want that info being sold beyond the merchant. If that slows up the roll out at retailers, so be it. They'll come around eventually.

We experienced this just a couple of days ago. We purchased some clothing at our local Kohl’s and I used my Watch to pay with our Kohl’s  store credit card. The sales clerk advised us that our Kohl’s rewards card was also updated but that seemed to surprise her. Quicken 2016 Mac will also direct connect with Kohl’s for downloading transactions. Kohl’s seems to be up with the times as far as online and electronic commerce goes. And they have good prices on name brand clothing too.

sog35 said:

Tim Cook needs to get off of his Privacy high horse.

He keeps spewing the importance of Privacy but his customers don't give a shiit.

90% of iOS users use Facebook or Google Services.

iOS users don't give a crap about data mining as long as they benefit.
Tim Cook needs to open up Apple Pay data to retailers. Give Walmart, Best buy, Target, ect all the data they want on purchases. If Cook does that I can guarantee that ApplePay adoption will go up 500% on the vendor side. Walmart does not want ApplePay because Apple blocks all the customer data. Just stop it Cook.

I'd give my data away to get Apple Pay available EVERY WHERE. And almost all iOS users agree based on their acceptance and usage of Google/FacebookI don't mind Tim Cook standing up for gay rights, diversity, and being green. But when these stances INTERFERE with Apple's ability to strengthen their brand and services he must stand down.  Tim Cook's privacy stance is extreme and is hurting Apple the company and its shareholders.  He is literally leaving a $300 billion business on the table because his 'personal belief' that data mining and advertising is evil.  ApplePay is stagnant for the same reason because he refuses to share data with the merchants. I'm just sick of this extreme stance.  Its even more ridiculous because 90% of iOS users use Google/Facebook anyway.  So they are getting data mined already. I'd much rather have Apple data mine me than Google/Facebook.

Tim Cook needs to get off of his high horse and his pious stance and give people a choice.

I care. I don't use any Google services, or Facebook. I support Apple because of some of its stances on issues.

Further, Walmart and other retailers dislike credit cards like Visa. They are trying to support competing methods of payment.