Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Retailers across segments have been expanding their smart store ambitions for decades. Starting in the late 1980s with the introduction of self-checkout kiosks and progressing to today’s smart RFID tags and even fully automated storefronts, retail leaders have slowly but surely embraced digital in-store enhancements.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 8, 2019

Store management and payment processing – the two functions that pretty sum up what you should expect from a POS system. In other words, leveraging an efficient point of sale system software should help you streamline all your in-store operations. The secret is using a structured selection process.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

We are approaching one of the most important and riskiest times of the year for retailers. Cyberattacks increase across the board around the holiday season , and attackers often target retail organizations given how critical this time is for their businesses.

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BigCommerce

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Digital commerce continues to be top of mind for online retailers. Retailers continually optimize their sales channels to deliver more seamless consumer experiences. First, fraudsters likely see mid-sized merchants as having enough revenue and customer volume to make attacks worthwhile. Take digital commerce, for example.

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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

JULY 7, 2020

The global pandemic has accelerated the pace of change for the retail industry at a rate we have never before seen. Burlington Stores is grappling with its January decision to cut online sales altogether and the coronavirus may be the final blow that shutters JCPenney for good. And contactless is not limited to the point of sale.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MAY 8, 2019

It's more like a ritual for most merchants to look out for the most productive payment processor.No After all, I don't want my business to hit rock bottom. As a business entity, the ultimate approach to optimize the entire checkout revolves around a secure transaction platform. How credible is this payment processor?

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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. And the most common jumping board for cyberattacks on retail? Active Directory (AD).

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Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 1, 2023

Shopify Payments vs Stripe: Which solution should you really be using for your ecommerce store? Both Shopify Payments and Stripe offer very similar services to business owners. Both allow you to accept and process payments online, ensuring your ecommerce company can make a profit. What is Shopify Payments?

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 30, 2024

To compete today, retailers must develop new and innovative ways to engage their customers and generate more loyalty. Fortunately, the shift toward diverse checkout options and digital receipts has fostered new touch points for retailers looking to make a memorable impact. Developing a feedback loop.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 25, 2020

Non-essential retailers around the world have been devastated by COVID-19, with many experiencing everything from store closures to unprecedented drops in sales. To fuel these predictions, and ‘predictions’ is the apt term considering it’s still early days in retail’s recovery, it is helpful to look to retail trends in China.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2021

Businesses looking for ways to gain a competitive edge over their competitors have been pushing service advantages into new areas, including alternative payment models. Enter “buy now, pay later,” whose appeal is growing customer bases and revenue channels. That’s right — no more chasing after late payments.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MAY 8, 2019

It's more like a ritual for most merchants to look out for the most productive payment processor.No After all, I don't want my business to hit rock bottom. As a business entity, the ultimate approach to optimize the entire checkout revolves around a secure transaction platform. How credible is this payment processor?

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Ecommerce Platforms

APRIL 20, 2022

Shopify and Square stand among some of the better-known all-in-one merchant solutions for business leaders today. These tools can both support business leaders in taking payments offline, building relationships with customers, and even building an online presence. Square point of sale software is easy-to-use, and flexible.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It’s no secret that retailers and brands have become obsessed with driving conversion in their quest to recover the more than half of shoppers who abandon checkout before completing their purchase. After all, “conversion rate optimization” is one of the more common catchphrases in today’s retail industry. No two shoppers are the same.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The store is quite busy, so you flag down a salesperson and they help you check out from a mobile point-of-sale (POS) system. The world of retail has changed drastically for shoppers, and mobile checkout devices have helped retailers big and small not only provide a better customer experience but also increase sales and revenue.

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BigCommerce

APRIL 6, 2018

This is particularly because many of us maintain large numbers of (supposedly secure) personal online profiles that afford us a convenient way to deal with recurring monthly or annual payments. This is the purpose of PCI DSS –– and every retailer is required to comply. How to achieve it for your business.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

As online commerce continues to surge, chargeback fraud victimizes more and more retailers. 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. Internet payments mean more purchases. trillion in 2023.

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Kissmetrics

MARCH 7, 2021

Drag-and-drop builders, customer analytics, a built-in payment processing system, 24/7 support, and ready-made templates are only the tip of the iceberg when you really look into everything Shopify has to offer. Built-in payment processor : With Shopify, you don’t have to worry about using a third-party payment processor.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

retail sales surpassed general merchandise sales for the first time in history. According to McKinsey , ecommerce sales in apparel, department stores and beauty products have increased by nearly 10%, on average, since the onset of the pandemic. In 2019 , the total market share of online U.S.

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BigCommerce

AUGUST 17, 2018

To ensure that you’re offering a fair and competitive price for your products, you’ll want to look at what similar online retailers are charging. Don’t just look at the price retailers are charging for their products, look at the total cost as well (tax + shipping charges + service fees). Choose your payment methods.

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RTP blog

JUNE 5, 2017

By Nicole Bryan, Sterling Payment Technologies Given the rise in reported data breaches and credit card fraud concerns, it should come as no surprise that the shift to EMV and mobile payments has some shoppers wary. If they add up, they could do serious damage to any company’s bottom line, according to the Payments Journal.

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iVend

APRIL 2, 2025

If youre an ambitious mid-sized retailer, youre probably aware of retail management software, and understand that it can be a powerful tool to help you automate and streamline your operations. You know that its more than simply a point of sale, and that it offers a comprehensive platform for managing the entire retail operation.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 19, 2022

This trend follows changes in the retail sector, which has recently seen a shift toward an omnichannel approach and subsequent changes in how consumers spend. While this consumer-driven shift toward more flexible payment methods is good news, many consumers are also seeking to buffer themselves from coming economic storms.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2020

Understanding consumer behaviors will be key to building (or rebuilding) a successful retail business in a post-pandemic world. However, retail marketers often lack the data they need to develop and execute more empathetic messaging. of retail sales coming from brick-and-mortar, and about 15% of retail sales coming from digital.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2023

Connecting the world of physical objects into a smart network, IoT technology brings new business opportunities for retailers and provides data-driven insights for decision-makers. According to Grand View Research , the global IoT retail market was valued at $42.38 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 28.4%

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 22, 2023

Accepting a payment online is easier than ever before. Whether you’re a retail shop with a simple website, or a startup ecommerce store interested in accepting online transactions, there’s always room to expand your business with help from online payment processing. How Do You Accept Payments Online?

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 14, 2022

The pandemic laid bare the problems with the conventional checkout process, and companies began looking at more efficient, and more hygienic, ways to process payments. Upgrading to a mobile point of sale system offers various advantages. The 6 Best Mobile POS Systems For Businesses Going Into 2022.

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iVend

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

If youre in retail electronics youll know that this growth isnt without its challenges, and that managing a successful business in this sector requires intelligence, insight and the support of specialised technology solutions. iVend’s Retail Management Solution iVend Retail understands the challenges of electronics retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The agenda for the virtual 2021 Retail Innovation Conference , taking place Nov. 16 and 17, has been designed to provide practical answers to the most pressing questions on retailers’ minds today. What consumers really want from brands and retailers. Curious about how consumer attitudes and behaviors are evolving?

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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. And how can POS finance fit into the equation?

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Ecommerce Platforms

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Whether you’re searching for an offline card reader, a way to take credit card payments online , or a POS app, you’ve probably come across both PayPal and Square in the past. Both Square and PayPal are incredibly popular tools for merchants and business owners. plus 30 cents for online payments. plus 30 cents for online sales.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2020

To attract a new generation of shoppers, retailers are looking to redefine go-to-market strategies and reimagine the customer experience inside their physical store locations. Retailers are pushing the envelope to create memorable experiences that gather social media ‘Likes’ and excite and enchant consumers.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MAY 31, 2019

If we are to hunt for the most elite ecommerce payment solution in the market, we ought to scrutinize a couple of attributes. Admittedly, any customer is always on the run for a secure checkout payment tool. And my point is? I need to work with a payment software which connects my clients to diverse facilities.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In the last several years, retailers have increased the speed with which they have built online and mobile app presence. With this evolution into digital sales and the increased use of data mining, retailers are facing unprecedented challenges in digital security.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 17, 2023

Learning how to start an online business in Canada requires a reputable ecommerce platform , niche product ideas, and a suitable business structure for managing your business in the long term. Otherwise, you need a supplier who sells products currently on the market, where you’ll compete for customers with other retailers.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 17, 2023

Learning how to start an online business in Canada requires a reputable ecommerce platform , niche product ideas, and a suitable business structure for managing your business in the long term. . Deciding upon a business name and registering the business. How to set up a Canadian-friendly payment processor.

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