Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Google Pay will make buy now, pay later (BNPL) options available for online and mobile payments in the U.S. Google Pay has partnered with Affirm and Australia-based Zip and will begin offering their pay-in-four services on Android devices early in 2024. YoY and $2.5 billion more than last year, according to data from Adobe Analytics.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2022

Almost a quarter of small businesses in nine countries around the world plan to accept digital currencies as a form of payment in 2022, while 13 per cent of consumers in those countries expect retail stores to begin offering crypto payments this year and beyond, according to a survey by Visa Inc.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

in November 2022. TikTok Shop will now bring shoppable videos and livestreams directly to For You feeds across the country, and give brands, merchants and creators the tools to sell directly through shoppable content on the TikTok app.” Digital Service (USDS). reads the company announcement. user data is stored in the U.S.

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Star Miconics

MARCH 11, 2022

Self-service, or “unattended” environments, are the new expectation, and 2022 will officially be the watershed moment for self-checkout technology, adoption, and innovation. Consumers now expect payment solutions that both anticipate and address their needs no matter where, when, or how they choose to shop.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 22, 2022

Some of the biggest changes include new capabilities and integrations with Twitter that will enable additional social commerce options; Google , which will help retailers connect with shoppers near their brick-and-mortar locations; and iOS , which will let retailers use iPhones to accept contactless payments.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

According to one report , the total cost of ecommerce fraud to merchants will exceed $48 billion globally in 2023, from just over $41 billion in 2022. Digital payments misuse accounted for 21% of the total number of fraudulent transactions. Consider for example a payment via an app such as PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay or Samsung.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2023

Prime Visa and Amazon Visa cardmembers can now make equal monthly payments for items they purchase on tens of thousands of participating online retail sites when they use Amazon Pay. Consumers will be able to split payments across six or 12 months at 0% APR on purchases of $50 or more. billion in 2022 to $155.79

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Mass Relators

MARCH 7, 2024

WASHINGTON – More than 60 national and state organizations representing consumers and merchants have called on Congress to reject legislation introduced by Rep. The letter comes as the House Financial Services Committee holds a subcommittee hearing on H.R. cents as of 2021, according to the Merchants Payments Coalition.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 3, 2024

WASHINGTON – Almost immediately after agreeing to reduce “swipe” fees charged to merchants to process credit card transactions, Mastercard plans to increase fees for both credit and debit card transactions by more than $250 million this month, the Merchants Payments Coalition said Wednesday.

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Star Miconics

MARCH 21, 2022

Complemented with Star’s TSP654II and Value Series cash drawer, Metro Payment offers merchants a full range of products, services, and expertise to help streamline payment operations. Metro Payment is eager to partner with Star Micronics to offer customers a payment solution with excellent customer service.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 29, 2023

Apple has begun the pre-release of its new Pay Later offering, which was first announced at the company’s developers’ conference in June 2022. Pay Later — which will let users split purchases into four payments spread over six weeks with no interest and no fees — is now available for some randomly selected Apple Wallet users in the U.S.,

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

UK online retail businesses could increase their gross sales by up to £200 million during the 2022 Black Friday weekend (25th – 28th November) if failed payments are avoided, according to the latest analysis by BR-DGE ’s failed payments calculator. Over the course of the Black Friday weekend, 8.4%

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2023

based Amazon merchants at the end of January. Additionally, Amazon is adding a new feature to the Buy with Prime package that will enable merchants to display ratings and reviews from Amazon customers on their own online stores. The offering was previously only available by invitation. and the honest answer is, maybe.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Retail TouchPoints 2022 Retail Strategy & Planning (#RSP22) webinar series, now available on-demand, offered a wealth of tips and best practices across critical areas including pricing, location-based technology, inventory management and marketplaces. Mastercard Spending Data Reveals 4 Key Takeaways for Holiday 2022.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 27, 2023

In February, ShopBack, a shopping, rewards and payments platform, partnered with Sunway Pyramid, a mall in Malaysia, on the ShopFiesta event to reward shoppers with promotions and giveaways. Shoppers were able to make purchases at a discount and split their payments into three instalments. It was all about boosting in-store shopping.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 18, 2023

Merchants with these badges have met a wide range of criteria, including high-quality websites, positive user ratings, fast shipping and good return policies. And of course, building trust throughout the payment process is also incredibly important. Oct 6-10, 2022. Oct 6-10, 2022.

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Mass Relators

MAY 2, 2024

WASHINGTON – The “swipe” fees credit card networks and banks charge merchants to process transactions could cost consumers more than $750 million this Mother’s Day, according to the Merchants Payments Coalition. per shopper will go to banks and card networks rather than the merchant when customers pay by credit card.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2023

Roku and Shopify have partnered to let viewers purchase products from Shopify merchants directly from their TV through Roku Action Ads. Shoppers who see an ad for a Shopify Merchant can press “OK” on their Roku remote to learn more about the product and purchase it directly from their screen.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As economic pressures and living costs surge, more people than ever are considering using point-of-service (POS) finance — such as buy now, pay later and installment loans — to manage their cashflow. It is in nobody’s interest to onboard financially delinquent customers or customers with affordability problems.

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Independent Retailer

JUNE 23, 2022

Times are tough, especially for businesses struggling to stay afloat with the increased expenses from credit card processing companies. National Retail Solutions (NRS) offers NRS PAY credit card processing to help merchants with this problem. If a merchant processes lower volume, FeeBU$TER carries one flat monthly fee of $49.95

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365 Retail

MARCH 14, 2022

Online shoppers may find they need to confirm their identity more often when making payments from Monday, as changes to combat fraud come into force. The British Retail Consortium (@the_brc) March 9, 2022. The BRC said retailers have been preparing their systems for many months to process the extra security checks.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Since the beginning of the pandemic, interest in buy now, pay later (BNPL) services has grown rapidly. The global behemoth will go live with Apple Pay Later alongside the release of iOS 16 in September 2022. This service will allow U.S. BNPL is More Than a Payment Method. But could this all come crashing down?

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Retail Minded

APRIL 3, 2022

A new study revealed: Social media marketing (32%), e-commerce software (31%), email marketing (29%), retail operations (26%) and online payments (24%) score highly. 63% of US brands plan to increase investment in retail software in 2022. Top 10 Investment Priorities For 2022. Customer service (28%).

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 11, 2022

A new study from FIS ® (NYSE: FIS), shows how the shopping preferences of younger UK consumers have shifted as adoption of embedded finance services reaches mainstream usage among Millennials and Gen Zs, while their older counterparts are less engaged with newer, digitally-oriented financial experiences. About the survey.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Barclaycard Payments’ data shows quarterly SME transactions have risen by 38.1 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 . Looking ahead to 2022. per cent (versus 2019)*.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Mollie data reveals record Black Friday week online spending with European consumers checking out larger basket sizes Mollie , one of the fastest growing financial service providers in Europe, has revealed that merchants saw a 7.3 percent compared with 2022 appeared first on A1 Retail Magazine. percent share) and PayPal.

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Inside Retail

JULY 28, 2021

Swedish payments firm Klarna said on Tuesday it had acquired influencer marketing software firm APPRL as it looked to tap into strong growth in shopping across social media channels. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2022

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s important to stay vigilant as scams and fraud can happen to any business that accepts debit and credit card payments, and can have a significant financial and reputational impact at this time of year. Tools like 3DSecure can help with these additional security processes.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The study shows that 30% of British adults have used the BNPL service for at least one payment over the 12 months ending in August 2023. Notably, the service has found significant traction among Millennials and Gen X, with 41% and 36% usage rates respectively.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

A few days before reporting Q2 earnings, Wish also announced plans to cut approximately 34% of its workforce, or about 255 employees, in order to “refocus the company’s operations.” Temu also operates as a manufacturer-to-consumer marketplace and offers a wide range of merchandise, from homewares to apparel.

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A1 Retail

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Kirsty Morris, Managing Director of Specialist Sales at Barclaycard Payments talks to A1 Retail about Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) and how merchants can prepare this festive shopping season. 2022 saw the biggest change to payments in 16 years, since chip-and-pin was introduced.

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V Count

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

A modern POS system lets you accept customer payments at a specific location or on the go and can help you track your sales in an efficient way. Each customer’s shopping journey is unique and each store operates differently. Its POS machines accept payments via swipe, dip, tap or contactless payment.

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V Count

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

A modern POS system lets you accept customer payments at a specific location or on the go and can help you track your sales in an efficient way. Each customer’s shopping journey is unique and each store operates differently. Its POS machines accept payments via swipe, dip, tap or contactless payment.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 25, 2024

household more than $1,100 last year, the Merchants Payments Coalition said. That works out to $1,102 for the average household, up from $1,024 in 2022, when swipe fees totaled $160.7 billion in 2022 and marked the first time the figure topped the $100 billion mark. Credit and debit card swipe fees rose to a record $172.05

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The UK’s largest independent builder’s merchant, MKM Building Supplies , recognized that the building supplies industry was changing, with 45% of its current customer base set to retire within the next five years. One BigCommerce merchant saw conversion rates jump from 52.9% after deploying both of these tactics.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

It matters not just to gauge demand levels but to understand customer mindsets and the operational responses required to remain competitive. The analysis also reveals a broader shift in spending from goods to services over the year. This has become more crucial as the economic cycle continues to shift. Full disclosures and disclaimers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

In short, consumers are now looking for more unique shipping perks from online merchants, and meeting these demands will present an opportunity to differentiate. year-over-year in Q1 2022, showing elevated sales growth from pre-pandemic times. Department of Commerce data ; May 2022. 2 www.digitalcommerce360.com/article/quarterly-online-sales.

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