FastSpring

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If you’re currently using 2Checkout or Stripe to sell digital goods or SaaS but are considering switching — to the other, or to other options such as FastSpring — you may be wondering whether there are substantial differences between the platforms and their services. Payment Gateways , Payment Processing , PSPs, MoRs — What’s the Difference?

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

But their cybersecurity teams pay much less attention to the sprawling network of vendors in the supply chain. Supply chains for large retailers can involve tens of thousands of manufacturers, haulage firms, technology vendors and other suppliers spread throughout the world. For hackers this is a window of opportunity.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Supply chain issues, inflation and other economic headwinds that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine are still present for merchants. Here are ways SMBs can create new revenue-increasing opportunities, maneuver through tricky market conditions and grow their online business throughout 2023.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Retail digital transformation is the process of leveraging technology to fundamentally change the way a retail business operates. It involves integrating digital tools and processes across all aspects of the business, from product development and marketing to sales and customer service.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Sika Health — a payment solution that enables ecommerce merchants to accept Health Spending Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) payments — has launched a new marketplace where consumers can shop directly for HSA- and FSA-eligible products.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This is arguably in no small part driven by consumers’ desire for enhanced personalization and convenience , as well as their growing digital prowess as technology becomes increasingly embedded in their daily lives. The design process is intrinsically flawed – namely, the selection of in-store solutions.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

While autonomous stores and technological innovation are high on the retail agenda, the infrastructure and operational efforts that enable them aren’t often given the same broad attention. Grocery retail is rooted in a traditional brick-and-mortar business model, with many longstanding and comprehensive internal processes.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

While subscriptions have been an option for consumers in a number of retail environments — from apparel and pet supplies to media consumption — the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of subscriptions in a variety of industries that turned to payment technology to adapt their business.

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Kissmetrics

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Affiliate marketing is a way for online publishers (including bloggers) to make passive income by recommending products and services they love. Once you get the hang of the basics, however, it’s relatively easy to monetize your content. Here is how to get started and drive revenue with Amazon Associates.

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BigCommerce

AUGUST 17, 2018

For Tahnee Elliott, identifying and servicing her primary market was especially easy. We ended up with an SEO-friendly version: US Paint Supply. Ideally, your inventory or services should be strategically chosen to appeal to a broader audience—especially when you’re just starting out. How will they find your website?

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 7, 2020

As we move forward, these capabilities are critical for all retailers: Accept Contactless Payments. In 2019, the global contactless payments terminal market was valued at $13.23 consumers have not pushed retailers to accept contactless payments as they have in Asia and Europe, but in April, U.S. Traditionally, U.S.

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BigCommerce

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Variable Closing Fees: These apply strictly to books, music, videos, DVDs, video games, consoles and software (BMVD products), and they will vary according to category, shipping destination, and the type of shipping service used. Take a Look at Your Amazon Fees. Keep in mind your FBA fees will be higher for items that are heavy or large.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 3, 2023

Retail operations are an increasingly popular target for cybercriminals. The growth of online shopping, self-checkout systems, point-of-sale transactions and other digital processes has created numerous opportunities for attackers. Better security hygiene and processes can help close the gap. Active Directory (AD).

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 28, 2021

Now is the time to shine for smaller and mid-sized retailers that prioritize good service, quality products, and have the flexibility to deal proactively with the modern complexities associated with cross-border ecommerce. What’s Your Customer’s Preferred Payment Method? What’s Your Customer’s Preferred Payment Method?

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Michaels will launch a marketplace for third-party craft supply sellers, though no debut date has been set. The retailer also is currently seeking third-party solution providers in areas including payment processors, order management and shipping and fulfillment.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 30, 2020

Where large retail chains and brands may have cash reserves of up to six to nine months, most suppliers typically have only enough operating capital for 30 to 60 days. Many of these suppliers, hit hard by the shock waves of the pandemic, have ceased operations and will never reopen. The ability to redirect inventory.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 23, 2022

The 2022 back-to-school (BTS) season could be the most “normal” since the start of the pandemic, with even more demand than the record-setting BTS 2021 season for clothing, classroom supplies and new technology. To meet demand and avoid supply chain-related shortages, some major retailers are bulking up their inventories now.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

With supply chain disruptions still making headlines, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) looking to remain competitive may contend with inventory challenges and rising rates of theft and damage in the last mile. It’s becoming increasingly clear that supply chain risks and shipping mishaps are top of mind for today’s consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The pandemic has accelerated the shift away from shopping in person, making it difficult for many brick-and-mortar retailers to sell products, service their debt load and pay vendors. If your business is weathering coronavirus-related distress, before you decide what to do next, you must know exactly what your options are.

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BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Sourcing is a crucial business process for every retailer, and there are four main ways to do it: Make. If you follow business or ecommerce news in the slightest, you’ve heard of Alibaba, the Chinese ecommerce company providing manufacturing sourcing options for businesses of all sizes at incredibly affordable prices.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Accusations of “greenwashing” can lead to irreversible damage to reputation and consumer trust, and with environmental social governance (ESG) now high on the agenda for public and private organizations worldwide, it’s changing how many retailers think about their businesses.

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The country recently published guidance requiring providers of electronic services — select digital products and services — to register for VAT if they meet certain criteria and thresholds. Foreign e-services provider requirements What are Thailand’s VAT rates for E-Services? What are Thailand’s VAT rates for E-Services?

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The 15 sessions covered a wide range of topics, so to make it easier to browse we’ve organized the sessions into four categories: Holiday 2021 forecasts and how best to prepare for 2022; Building loyalty with connected consumer experiences; Key ecommerce and digital marketing trends; and Embedding innovation within your retail organization.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 17, 2022

There are many operational efficiencies and synergies. So fast forward to today and we have approximately 96 active aggregators operating globally. Earnout payments are important pieces of the acquisition price jigsaw. An earnout could also be structured as deferred payments, stability payments or performance payments.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2024

The last few years have included incredible highs and the deepest of lows for food retailers, from finding workers during the pandemic to tackling widespread supply chain disruptions and rising costs. Automating manual processes can increase productivity, reduce costs and improve the customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, providing a wealth of insights to help merchants refine and optimize their holiday strategies. Customer service, digital experience, personalization and other factors drive that emotional loyalty.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2023

The statistics show that more and more retail businesses are implementing IoT solutions to explore new ways of connecting with customers, boost sales and streamline business operations. Supply chain and cold chain optimization. Predictive equipment maintenance.

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Kissmetrics

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Getting the best inventory management software for your business will make all of it a reality. And if that isn’t enough, the software tool can also help you reduce operating costs, increase revenue, and most importantly, ensure greater customer satisfaction. Process Automation. That’s where we come in.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 19, 2020

It would seem that scales have long been tipped in favor of the retail giants — those with massive footprints, established brands, warehouses chock-full of supply to meet global consumer demand and the resources to offer a wide array of products. Hidden Revenue Opportunities.

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Kissmetrics

MARCH 17, 2021

Paying less to acquire the products you sell can result in higher gross revenue figures and bigger profits, even when the amount of product you sell stays the same. Indirect costs are all the other expenses incurred when you manufacture products that aren’t tied directly to the process. It’s also worth clarifying what COGS is not.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2021

A tech stack is the ecosystem of hardware and software platforms needed to manage the DTC order fulfillment process from end to end. These systems have to integrate with your shopping platform on the front end, your fulfillment operations in the middle and your financials and supply chain operations (or ERP if applicable) on the back end.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Unfortunately, smaller retail shops operating at the edge of the network typically lack the budget or IT expertise to embrace the digital technologies that attract and keep customers engaged. Today, both in-person and online (“omnichannel”) experiences are a vital part of the shopping process.

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ESW

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Prediction: Retailers who optimise their mobile experiences and allow seamless payment options will capture significant revenue and customer loyalty. Economic challenges and consumer behaviour shifts Higher employee wages and inflation have increased operational costs over the last few years.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 26, 2020

Thanks to things like store builders, WordPress, and even dropshipping, you have countless ways to design an eCommerce website and start earning money through Pay Pal and credit card payments in no time. Step 10: Establish Your Payment Methods. However, it’s usually much easier to decide how you’re going to supply your inventory first.

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Groove

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Optimize the checkout process with previews of products from within the shopping cart, express checkout and shipping and tax estimates. Securely accept customers’ credit cards with trustworthy payment providers such as Wix payments, Stripe and more. Shopify Payment Gateways. Wix Logo Maker. Shopify Reporting. Conclusion.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2020

To accomplish this, operational models need to be adapted quickly. Predicting what’s to come isn’t easy, but having a robust network infrastructure in place would allow retailers to deploy new services rapidly when they’re ready to add them — regardless of where stores are located, or how long they’ve been established.

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BigCommerce

OCTOBER 26, 2017

This means increased sales and revenue far beyond the one-off customer request. Customer service: Offering customer service in their own language. Payment method: Offering payment methods most used and trusted in their region. Understanding that customer service is king. Who doesn’t want that?

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