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Contactless transactions surged in 2021 as shoppers and merchants benefitted from £100 limit increase

A1 Retail

The value of payments made contactlessly increased 40.2 per cent compared to 2020. Thursday 23 December was the busiest day for contactless payments with the value of eligible transactions 121.4 Other significant increases in the value of payments made include at sports and outdoor retailers (up 64.7 per cent**.

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First ‘post-lockdown’ long weekend predicted to drive sales for hospitality and leisure SMEs

A1 Retail

SME optimism is improving, as concern about the impact of the pandemic falls to its lowest point since February 2020. The quarterly SME Barometer combines billions of merchant transactions, processed by Barclaycard Payments, with research data to provide an in-depth look at the UK SME economy.

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2022 Retail Success Guide

Independent Retailer

Crypto Payments Help Deliver a Competitive Advantage. Crypto payments help businesses attract a new customer segment while also lowering payment costs and eliminating fraud chargebacks. There are four main findings based on interviews with four merchants that accept bitcoin and other cryptos.

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Social Commerce: Retailers (and Platforms) Struggle to Catch up With Consumers’ Enthusiasm

Retail TouchPoints

In the last two months alone, TikTok has rolled out dedicated “Shopping Tabs” for Shopify merchants, Twitter began a pilot of its “Shop Module,” and Pinterest made it possible for creators to “control the shopability of their content” by tagging products. billion in sales in 2020. earning $26.97

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POST COVID-19 Outlook on Sporting Goods Industry & Market Trends: The Good, The Bad and The Greatest Opportunities Ahead

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

While quarantine and lockdown left some merchants gasping for air other specialty stores like bicycle stores went on fire as sales skyrocketed. Main Industry Products and Services include: Sporting equipment Firearms and hunting equipment Athletic apparel Athletic footwear Other. scuba, skiing and outdoor). Industry Activities.

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The 2020 Holiday Shopping Season Promises to be a Tale of Two Consumers

Retail TouchPoints

Think pool tables, fitness equipment like Peloton, the latest video game consoles, specialized software, kitchen appliances and cooking tools, homebrewing kits, musical instruments, boats and other outdoor items. The 2020 holiday season will require attention to other issues, and one of the biggest is staffing. Staffing Considerations.

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[Webinar] Retail Post-Pandemic: 6 Store Conditions Consumer Brands Need to Monitor to Win at the Register

Wiser

What can be done to optimize shelf conditions such as availability, planogram compliance, display compliance, and more? We have answers in this webinar, held on September 25th, 2020, and hosted by the Category Management Association. Retail in 2020. Casey Berns: Yes, thanks, Tom. Happy to be here.

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