Groove

OCTOBER 11, 2024

ECommerce now makes up more than 20 percent of the global retail market. ECommerce merchant services support retail businesses that sell online by handling a variety of critical website operations. These services help eCommerce businesses complete the online and mobile sales that drive success.

Merchant Services 357

Merchant Services Payment Services Payments eCommerce 357

Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 17, 2020

Forrester dove into 100 retailer sites to determine the state of alternative-payments acceptance in US online […]. 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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Merchant Services Online Retail Retail Consumer 327

Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Retail sales growth in the US has been gradually decelerating and retailers are feeling the squeeze. In our newly published 2023 US Online Retail Competition Tracker we examine offline and online sales growth at 65 leading US retailers and take a close look at tactics to improve profitability.

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Retail Online Retail Improvements Customer 445

Groove

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This gives you a competitive edge over other online retailers. Think about reading some case studies to see how these services have benefited fellow online retailers. Customers will increasingly trust your brand as they repeatedly see your products on their favorite eCommerce shopping platforms.

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Management eCommerce Merchant Services Channel 355

Groove

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

BigCommerce has emerged as a popular choice for online retailers, thanks to its wealth of features and capabilities. Generally, online retailers appreciate the customization, sophisticated capabilities, and flexibility that Magento offers. Our staff can also help you set up the desired platform and maximize its potential.

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BigCommerce WooCommerce eCommerce Platforms Shopify 332

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Socially engineered attacks are particularly effective during peak shopping seasons, when consumers are even more busy and relying on System 1 thinking, but consumers and retailers alike must stay vigilant year-round. Providing MFA options is another way retail app developers can secure consumer information. The halo effect.

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Retail Reference Consumer Information 205

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Square has launched its first integration with Afterpay , adding buy now, pay later (BNPL) functionality to the Square Online platform in the U.S. Retailers can access Afterpay from the Square Online dashboard, which gives shoppers the option to pay for items with four interest-free installments. and Australia. in 2019.

Online Retail 278

Online Retail Payment Services Retail eCommerce 278

Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 1, 2023

Our newly published research, US Online Retail Forecast, 2023 To 2028, shows that both offline and online US sales will reach record levels this year. As we’ve said many times, the store is flourishing and far from “dead!”

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Retail Online Retail Consumer Customer 367

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 7, 2025

Even though more than half ( 56% ) of retailers surveyed by KPMG completed a major payments modernization program within the past year, even more 83% already are modernizing their payment infrastructure, or are planning to do so in the new future. Consumer and Retail Leader at KPMG in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Payment Services Retail POS Fulfillment 138

Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 17, 2023

Following Forrester's US Online Retail Forecast, here is insight on the challenges US retailers fill face in the near term.

Retail 367

Retail Online Retail Customer 367

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

retail sales (excluding automotive) up 3.4% 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

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Merchant Services Apparel Jewelry Beauty and Health 279

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Static shelves are morphing into dynamic, interactive shopping hubs, bridging the physical-digital divide in retail. As the holiday rush looms, retailers face a critical challenge: meeting the demands of tech-savvy consumers who expect seamless, efficient and personalized shopping experiences that combine digital and physical aspects.

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Gifts Magazine Information Social Media 275

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Weder added that just 3% of the population in Mexico currently buys groceries online, so “the growth opportunity is immense.” The online retailer will now offer same-day grocery delivery from select FoodMaxx locations in Central and Northern California, including stores in Bakersfield, Hayward, Sacramento, San Jose. and Turlock.

Specialty Retailers 271

Specialty Retailers Subscription Online Retail Customer 271

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

The repercussions to the traditional retail sector in the wake of the COVID pandemic are well documented and experienced far and wide. The rollout of affordable 3D scanners, powerful smartphones equipped with augmented reality (AR) capabilities and advances in 3D imaging mean that the digital retail experience is changing dramatically.

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Retail Merchant Services Online Retail Department Stores 317

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The acceleration of the digital economy has led to technological innovation in many aspects of retail operations. New tools make data available to retailers like never before and are the linchpin to improving efficiencies, reducing waste, saving energy and assessing overall carbon footprint. Making the Warehouse Energy Efficient.

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Online Retail Shipping Costs Retail Supplies 264

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2024

Retailers are always looking to improve their game, with an eye to increasing sales, reducing costs and maximizing profitability. Retail competition has increased from small upstart retailers to big box stores and peers, so the ability for retailers to improve on their game is more necessary than ever.

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Retail Games Multi-channel Leisure 312

BigCommerce

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

million online retailers in the world with 1.8 There are currently 7.1 million in the United States alone. And more…

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Online Retail Retail eCommerce Platforms eCommerce 545

Groove

OCTOBER 14, 2024

A site that loads quickly and functions correctly is the bare minimum that today's customers expect from an online retailer. It can harm your reputation, result in fewer sales, and cause people to shop at other retailers (a change that could become permanent).

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Management eCommerce Improvements Customer Experience 331

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In an era when online shopping is not just a convenience but a way of life, a new menace is plaguing consumers and retailers alike: porch piracy. online shoppers have fallen victim to this form of theft within the past year. Retailers are caught in a difficult position.

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Fulfillment Shipping Costs Magento Consumer 274

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2024

Recent estimates forecast that nearly a quarter of global retail sales will come from online channels by 2027, so the ability to serve a multilingual customer base will be essential for businesses seeking global success. Despite the importance of multilingual support, most retailers aren’t equipped to provide it.

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Retail Customer Experience Customer Retention Technology 320

Forrester eCommerce

MAY 23, 2019

To help retailers and brands plan for 2019, Researcher Claudia Tajima and I are interviewing experts within Forrester for our series, “Applying 2019 Predictions To Retail.” ” Last week, we spoke to Sam Stern about how employee experience will impact retailers in 2019.

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Retail Online Retail 408

Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Despite diminishing pandemic-related excess savings, rising interest rates, and the resumption of student loan payments, US retail sales will continue their growth in the 2023 holiday season. Read more of Forrester Principal Forecast Analyst, Jitender Miglani's insight in this blog.

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Retail Blog Online Retail Consumer 418

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Online retailer Zulily , once a Silicon Valley darling, has begun the process of winding down its business, with court filings indicating plans to close its Seattle headquarters as well as warehouses in Nevada and Ohio and a liquidation sale underway online. In its separate lawsuit, which was filed in U.S.

Retail 264

Retail Online Retail Operations Management 264

Groove

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Security Updates and Monitoring The eCommerce industry is considered one of the most vulnerable to cyberattacks, with online stores experiencing slightly more than 32 percent of all attacks. Through a combination of website monitoring and advanced security controls, eCommerce managed support helps prevent online retailers from falling victim.

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Management eCommerce Order Fulfillment SEO 343

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 27, 2022

retail sales excluding automotive increased 7.6% The index, which was not adjusted for inflation, measured in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. The payment company saw that online sales grew 10.6% The payment company saw that online sales grew 10.6% of total retail sales, up from 20.9%

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Automotive Retail Gifts Online Retail 290

Kissmetrics

JANUARY 6, 2021

Enter retail media networks. What is a Retail Media Network? With more and more people shopping online, retail media just makes sense. But what exactly is a retail media network? Ads on retail media networks can be displayed on many pages, including: The home page Category page Search page Product detail page.

Retail 362

Retail eCommerce Banking Customer Data 362

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 6, 2022

CPG advertisers can now offer consumers a multi-retailer checkout experience directly from their Yahoo native ads and display inventory, allowing consumers to make a purchase from their preferred retailer. Yahoo’s move to make its advertising products shoppable mirrors the current retail media trend.

Retail 278

Retail eCommerce Analytics Shopify eCommerce 278

Forrester eCommerce

MAY 7, 2019

How digital will change luxury retail? What are the key online luxury retail trends in the West and Asia Pacific? My colleague Michelle Beeson and I shared our point of views.

Retail 364

Retail Online Retail B2C eCommerce 364

Forrester eCommerce

JULY 29, 2019

US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin followed up in a CNBC interview loudly endorsing the antitrust scrutiny: he said that Amazon has not only “destroyed the retail industry in the US” but that it has also hurt competition. Last week, the DOJ announced an antitrust investigation of Big Tech. Mnuchin was on the board of Sears, […].

Retail 387

Retail Online Retail eCommerce 387

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2023

While these payment options do offer convenience to consumers, and increased conversion rates to retailers, here are four pros and four cons to consider before embracing this evolving trend. This reduction in fraud liability can result in significant cost savings for retailers.

Merchant Services 279

Merchant Services Payment Services Payments Retail 279

Forrester eCommerce

MAY 29, 2019

To help retailers and brands plan for 2019, Claudia Tajima and I are interviewing experts within Forrester for our series, “Applying 2019 Predictions To Retail.” Recently, we spoke to Michele Goetz about how artificial intelligence will affect retailers in 2019.

B2C 360

B2C Marketing Retail Online Retail 360