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Retail, POS Finance and the Quest for ESG

Retail TouchPoints

And how can POS finance fit into the equation? POS Finance and Climate-Conscious Buying Habits While these changes can go a long way toward tackling and reducing greenwashing accusations, retailers should not ignore the impact of choosing the right partners — including when it comes to finance.

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Why retailers must consider accepting crypto payment options for the future

Inside Retail

In recent years, cryptocurrencies have emerged as a transformative force in the world of finance. 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.

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Regulation is Coming to POS Finance: Why Responsible Lending Will Benefit Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

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’s clear that there is a consumer-driven need for more flexible finance and smarter buying power. .

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Harness the Power of BNPL to Build Stronger Brand Equity

Retail TouchPoints

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. For shoppers, BNPL is a seamless payment method that helps break up their purchases into several installments, bringing more cash flow and budgeting flexibility.

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Retailers Must Embrace Financial Services, and Quickly

Retail TouchPoints

In the same manner, the new service providers, the payment platforms, get worked up over Banking-as-a-Service and Embedded Finance, the latest industry buzzwords, without fully explaining the simplicity and value of the proposition. Digital wallets are a pathway to an improved, convenient and frictionless payment process.

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Walmart Brings BNPL to Self-Checkout in 4,500 Stores Via Expanded Partnership with Affirm

Retail TouchPoints

Indeed, until recently most BNPL offerings were relegated to the digital realm, but stores are widely seen as the next big area of expansion for this increasingly popular financing option. Customers also can access Affirm BNPL financing at Walmart Vision and Auto Centers. year over year.

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Buy Now, Pay Later: Does it Work for your Online Retail Business?

Retail TouchPoints

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.