Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

on Black Friday according to Mastercard SpendingPulse , which measures in-store and online retail sales across all payment types. Online sales saw an even bigger bump, with Adobe Analytics reporting a new milestone for ecommerce on Black Friday as consumers spent a record $10.8 retail sales (excluding automotive) up 3.4%

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 5, 2024

But in many instances, just setting up the web shop is only part of the process — you’ll need to set up some sort of payments solution, too. There are solutions that make this process much easier — more on that below.) Below, we’ll cover: What a gaming payment gateway is. Why you need a payment solution for your web shop.

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Payments will once again be top of mind for fintechs, merchants, and consumers — but for reasons different from those of the past three years.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

The seamless nature of digital commerce has inspired consumers to expect more from the payment experience everywhere they shop — online, in-store and even via social channels. Customers today expect to be able to shop where and when they want and use the payment method they want.”

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Groove

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

He emphasizes Feedonomics’ role in enabling brands to streamline their product data for marketplaces like Google, Amazon, and TikTok Shop, while highlighting custom labels as a tactical way to target specific channels and optimize profitability.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

But retail organizations are gathering more data about their customers their behaviors, preferences and expectations than ever before, which can help guide retailers as they seek to improve the customer journey. The merchant has to think about whats going to be trending and hot in the next two, three years.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

retailer to offer Tap to Pay on iPhone, which allows associates to accept contactless payments using their iPhones without requiring a dedicated payments card reader or additional hardware. Morgan Payments powers the Tap to Pay on iPhone service, which can accept credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and NFC-enabled digital wallets.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 21, 2022

That inherent distaste for the transaction phase is one reason payment companies are so eager to expand into other parts of the shopper journey. taking place online, digital payment solutions like Venmo and PayPal (which has owned Venmo since 2013) are well positioned to capitalize on the opportunity.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2023

As the online payments industry continues to evolve, new digital wallet solutions, such as mobile payment apps and e-wallet platforms, are becoming increasingly popular and reshaping the way consumers transact. 4 Pros of Digital Wallets Some of the advantages of digital wallet payment options include: 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2022

Since spinning off from eBay and going public for a second time in 2015, PayPal has expanded its reach well beyond that one digital marketplace to more than 30 million merchants worldwide. When we have partnerships with these merchants they’re trusted brands, so consumers can feel good about shopping with those brands.”.

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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

A seamless, localized checkout process is crucial for converting potential customers, especially in global markets. Focusing on these three key areas can help your SaaS business win more customers: Language. Payment methods. FastSpring is a merchant of record that can help you easily grow your business internationally.

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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 17, 2020

Amazon Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay; alternative payments are a hot topic. And they are key to seamless checkout experiences, especially while consumers shop on their smartphones. But which options are merchants offering? And which are consumers actually using?

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 8, 2022

With traditional trading methods restricted by pandemic restrictions, an inability to sell through physical locations and a sharp downturn in demand, we saw merchants around the world taking an unprecedented leap and embracing innovation and digitalization in a bid to maintain their retailer-shopper relationships. in March 2020 and by 11.2%

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 8, 2022

With traditional trading methods restricted by pandemic restrictions, an inability to sell through physical locations and a sharp downturn in demand, we saw merchants around the world taking an unprecedented leap and embracing innovation and digitalization in a bid to maintain their retailer-shopper relationships. in March 2020 and by 11.2%

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 10, 2023

Regional payments can be complex. For retailers and regional payments, consumer payment preferences play one piece, while checkout optimization and diversification play another. Target consumers’ regional payment preferences. Payments have come a long way over the last few decades.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Payments platform Klarna has expanded its “Sign in with Klarna” service to 23 countries, including the U.S. When a customer registers for the “Sign in with Klarna” service, they choose what data they want to share and also can sign up for any membership or bonus programs offered by the retailer.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

One such payment option that has demonstrated its effectiveness in streamlining these transactions is Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC). DCC is an optional service offered at the point of sale, allowing customers to view the cost of their purchases in their home currency.

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FastSpring

APRIL 9, 2025

Read a customer success story that utilized Rachel’s extensive tax expertise here. When we ask our customers, Why did you choose a merchant of record (MoR) over a traditional PSP?, one of the most common responses is the ease of tax compliance the ability to “ set it and forget it.” Netflix, Spotify).

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 23, 2024

But times have changed — both customers and merchants can now choose from a range of same-day delivery offerings in addition to traditional mail carriers. Retail TouchPoints: What are the biggest changes you’ve noted in how goods arrive at consumers’ doorsteps over the last decade, and what do these shifts mean for retailers and FedEx?

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Because FastSpring is a merchant of record for over 3500 companies that use our platform daily, we can analyze aggregate sales data for benchmarking insights into Q4 for your SaaS or software business. FastSpring is a merchant of record that can help you easily grow your business internationally. Email promotions.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

So-called “negative option” services are a controversial yet time-tested method of doing business. Under this model, a customer signs up for a subscription service, typically as part of a free trial offer. The customer is then charged on an ongoing basis unless they explicitly cancel the service in question.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2022

Mastercard has launched a new Biometric Checkout Program globally that will enable merchants of all sizes to offer contactless biometric checkout experiences based on facial- or palm-based recognition technology. Customers visiting the pilot stores can enroll with their facial and payment information through the Payface app.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 9, 2023

Financial services and POS solution Square has launched a new consumer-facing app that lets customers search, discover and book appointments with beauty and personal care professionals. The Square Go app, available for free for both consumers and businesses, is currently available in the U.S. for iOS devices.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Note: FastSpring provided support regarding alternative payment methods in the case. Download our guide on How to Implement Direct to Consumer Sales for Video Games With FastSpring. Already using a merchant of record to monetize your game directly to consumers? Read our December 2023 press release here.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 8, 2022

In an increasingly competitive marketplace, retailers are now facing the challenge of capturing and maintaining market share and keeping their customers loyal. The good news is that since its global popularization in 2020, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) has become a real game-changer for merchants looking to boost their business.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Experts report that chargebacks will cost merchants over $100 billion in 2023, and false claims and abuse of the chargeback process are a growing threat to merchants. Customers dispute a valid transaction for many different reasons. Internet payments mean more purchases. However, the internet also causes problems.

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Groove

JANUARY 19, 2022

Improving customer experience is a focal point for many online businesses. As the demand for frictionless shopping increases and consumer shopping habits constantly change, merchants must optimize their stores to accommodate shoppers at each stage of the eCommerce customer journey. What Is The eCommerce Customer Journey?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

The Melbourne, Australia-based company currently serves more than 16 million consumers and nearly 100,000 merchants worldwide. market and greater access to in-person transactions, via Square’s customer base of 70 million annual active Cash App end users and millions of sellers. Afterpay will gain a stronger foothold in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 24, 2024

Today, nearly two-thirds of adult consumers globally use digital payments, and by 2027, digital revenue is predicted to exceed $14.9 But this growth also has made retailers’ digital payment processes a target for credit card fraud, online payment fraud, identity theft and account takeovers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 13, 2024

Ebay has drawn a line in the sand when it comes to payments. After very publicly announcing last week that it would no longer accept American Express due to “unacceptably high fees,” today the online marketplace said it will be adding Venmo as a payment option in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 28, 2024

merchants worth an estimated $30 billion that will lower the interchange fees (commonly referred to as swipe fees) that merchants are charged when customers use credit or debit cards. After nearly 20 years of litigation, Visa and Mastercard have reached a settlement with U.S. per transaction, according to Bankrate.com.

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Groove

JULY 22, 2024

Choosing the correct Shopify payment gateway is a decision that eCommerce retailers should not take lightly. This decision affects the customer experience as well as profit margins. Each payment gateway has its own series of benefits and challenges associated with the service.

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Kissmetrics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Niche marketplaces are unique marketplaces for businesses that want to sell their products and services. For B2B marketers looking to carve out spots in the B2B marketplace world, niche marketplaces offer ways to speak to new customers. Speak to More Customers. This is changing the B2B business sales process completely.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 30, 2021

In 2020, consumers spent approximately $630 billion on online shopping, and merchants lost $12 billion to fraud. Consumers in every age bracket are in fraudsters’ sights. Consumers in every age bracket are in fraudsters’ sights. This approach can reduce fraud losses and improve the shopping experience for good customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Streaming TV platform Roku has introduced Roku Ads Manager, a self-service solution for purchasing CTV advertising. The new solution enables Shopify merchants to launch shoppable ads that allow consumers to check out onscreen using their Roku remote.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2024

Reshop, which takes on the risk of fraud or non-return losses, is seeking to drastically shorten the days or even weeks usually required for consumers to get a refund. Additionally, Reshop has partnered with the Narvar post-purchase platform and can be integrated into existing return operations platforms of the 1,400 Narvar merchants. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Alcohol ecommerce solution Drinks has launched the “Drinks-as-a-service” (DaaS) platform, a subscription software solution that will allow any brand, merchant or ecommerce operator to navigate the various tax and compliance impediments to selling alcohol online.

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