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Why retailers must consider accepting crypto payment options for the future

Inside Retail

As their popularity continues to surge, it is crucial for retailers to consider embracing crypto acceptance as a payment option. There are a number of businesses across Australia already accepting cryptocurrency payments. Mitigating the volatility of cryptocurrencies can be a barrier for retailers as a payment option.

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Consumers and Merchants Should Look Before They Leap into BNPL Services

Retail TouchPoints

The economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated demand for buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment options. Surges in online shopping during the pandemic helped fuel the growth of point-of-sale loans — a market that is forecast to grow at an annualized 9.8% over the five years through 2024-25, to $1.1

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Identifying the ‘Faces’ Behind Faceless Online Transactions

Retail TouchPoints

Further, making purchases online has become even easier with the emergence of point-of-sale (POS) lending, which allows consumers to split the cost of purchases into regular installments — even for a purchase as small as a $75 sweater. Because of this ease, merchants have begun relying on POS financing to drive sales growth.

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BNPL: Multiple Growth Opportunities Despite Rumblings About Regulation

Retail TouchPoints

Also known as pay-over-time or pay-in-4 installment plans, BNPL offers consumers the chance to split up the cost of major purchases directly at the point of sale. Most buy now, pay later offers are interest- and fee-free, unless customers miss a payment. In fact, 50% of U.S

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NRS Pay Saves the Day with Free Credit Card Processing

Independent Retailer

Times are tough, especially for businesses struggling to stay afloat with the increased expenses from credit card processing companies. Unfortunately, these companies are taking advantage of retailers when they should be helping boost the morale of businesses. Helping Small Businesses Thrive.

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12 Best Ecommerce Platforms and Software for Your Online Store

Small Biz Trends

Besides having a brick-and-mortar shop, going online to offer your products and services comes with lots of opportunities for your business. An eCommerce platform is a software application that helps businesses sell products and services online. Adding a product comes easy with Shopify.

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The Future of The Hospitality Industry is Connected

Star Miconics

Companies need new technology to reach customers and give them convenient ways to purchase products and services. Single-suite providers can simplify point-of-sale (POS) deployments, from hardware devices to cloud-based tools, through subscription-as-a-service (SaaS) models. Mobile and Online Ordering.