Abstract: A processor receives from a plurality of devices location information and generates nearby store information that is transmitted to a devices. Enter store event information is received at a first time and stored in at least one database. Item information is received at a second time. The processor generates and transmits item details information representing at least price, tax and inventory availability associated with the item. Purchase event information representing a purchase of the item from the one store is received by the processor over a communication network at a third time, from the one of the plurality of computing devices, and the processor updates, as a function of the received purchase event information, at least one database associated with item inventory of the one store.

Abstract: A method and system for purchasing items from a payment device is provided. The method and system includes utilizing near field communications technology to purchase items on a per-item basis. The method and system further includes utilizing barcode technology to purchase items on a per-item basis. The method and system additionally includes utilizing beacon technology to purchase items on a per-item basis. More specifically, the method includes approaching an item desired to be purchased and opening a payment application on the payment device; transmitting purchasing data to the payment device, the purchasing data comprising item details and payment information corresponding to the item desired to be purchased; processing through the payment application the purchasing data, the processing including contacting a payment gateway to authorize a financial transaction for purchasing the item; and indicating on the payment application a successful or failed financial transaction.