Retail TouchPoints

MAY 29, 2024

In the point of sale (POS) space, three AI applications show particular promise: Headcount and Heat Mapping in Brick-and-Mortar Retail Insights from shopper behavior data are valuable – and financially impactful – to retailers. Businesses must work with software providers that help them manage data consent, privacy, and compliance.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

So-called “negative option” services are a controversial yet time-tested method of doing business. Under this model, a customer signs up for a subscription service, typically as part of a free trial offer. The customer is then charged on an ongoing basis unless they explicitly cancel the service in question.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 8, 2022

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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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

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.” and managed by the U.S. Digital Service (USDS). reads the company announcement. user data is stored in the U.S.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2023

The acceptance of cash has started to trend upwards again, but payment technology is helping businesses to deliver consistently better experiences, so what does the future hold? And how can businesses be ready for evolving payment technologies? Consumers, too, preferred to use contactless payments or to shop online.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 20, 2022

Builders’ merchant, Bradfords Building Supplies , has transformed the way it merchandises its products online using a solution from Akeneo, the global leader in product experience management (PXM) and product information management (PIM).

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Retail Minded

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Did you know that point of sale systems date back to 1879 when the first one was invented by American shopkeeper James Ritty. Recent advancements include front end and back end responsibilities merging with ease, cloud based efforts supporting both in-store and online purchases, and mobile becoming increasingly popular to manage POS.

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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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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

JULY 7, 2020

And Nike maintained top-of-mind focus amidst lockdown in China by promoting its workout app, resulting in an 80% increase in use and a 30% increase in online sales. As we move forward, these capabilities are critical for all retailers: Accept Contactless Payments. And contactless is not limited to the point of sale.

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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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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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Star Miconics

AUGUST 17, 2022

This was good for both merchants and consumers, but it ultimately led to a surge in chargebacks and friendly fraud. Merchants have the right to contest invalid chargebacks, but proving a claim is bogus requires evidence. Merchants have the right to contest invalid chargebacks, but proving a claim is bogus requires evidence.

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Star Miconics

JANUARY 26, 2023

But while those things are still in the realm of science fiction, AI has become increasingly engrained in the modern technology we now use every day, from our smartphones to our point-of-sale (POS) systems. These reports provide managers and owners with information that uncovers deeper insights.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 18, 2022

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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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. Investment behind the ‘buy button’ into retail operations (26%) and online payments (24%) also score highly on merchants’ wish lists. Customer service (28%).

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Secure Retail

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The chances are that you’ll use Secure Retail’s products and services at least once today. We’re behind some of the world’s biggest brands, providing the hardware, software and infrastructure to ensure your payments are fast, reliable and above all, secure. This gives them complete control of Their Payments!

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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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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Now more than ever, the finer details of a business, such as the payment terminal, can be the difference between a good and an average shopping experience. This is where SoftPoS has emerged as a game-changer, eliminating long standing obstacles by allowing merchants to harness the power of NFC-enabled devices already at their fingertips.

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Clover - Retail

APRIL 18, 2024

Dropshipping is a type of supply chain management in which a retailer does NOT keep the product it sells in stock. Instead, when a customer orders the product, the retailer contacts their manufacturer or wholesale merchant–who keeps inventory of the product on-hand–and has the product shipped directly to the customer.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2023

There are hefty fees for merchants when it comes to returns — shipping is costly and restocking takes time and money, which can take a toll on any business. Embedded protection offered at the point of sale is not a radically new concept, and you may already have personal experience with it.

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Retail Bound

APRIL 13, 2024

From the manufacturers to the distributors, to your retail store – there are many factors and unexpected costs to consider during the shipping process that can be often overlooked. Strategic Considerations: Inventory management becomes paramount. The supplier then ships the product straight to the customer. Dr. Ralph F.

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Independent Retailer

OCTOBER 21, 2021

NRS operates a point-of-sale (POS) terminal-based platform across the USA, plus NRS Pay credit card processing for independent convenience, grocery, liquor, tobacco, hardware, beauty supply and gas station c-stores. Credit Card Processing. The referral process is as easy as submitting a form at nrsplus.com/refer.

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Star Miconics

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Merchants committed to business growth need new solutions to overcome these hurdles – and they need value-added resellers (VARs) and other point-of-sale (POS) solution providers to provide guidance and technical expertise to implement them successfully. Labor Shortages.

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Retail Minded

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

And parcel management, supply chain, inventory analytics and so much more. A discussion I had again and again while at NRF was how reliability and security when processing transactions and sharing personal data with merchants is critical in 2024… and certainly beyond. My favorite part, however, is always the people.

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A1 Retail

OCTOBER 3, 2022

200 days on from the mandatory introduction of Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) in the UK, 73 per cent of retailers have seen online payment fraud decline as online shopping becomes safer. However, 28 per cent of merchants still aren’t fully compliant, leading to over £2.07m in sales being declined every day. per cent to 28.9

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Faire , the B2B retail marketplace, has today announced a new global partnership with Shopify that establishes Faire as the recommended wholesale marketplace for Shopify, which powers millions of merchants around the world. We’re thrilled to join forces to make commerce better for independent businesses.”

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M19 Retail

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, November 22 , 2023 – Mi9 Retail, a leading provider of end-to-end retail software solutions, is pleased to announce that the latest release of their flagship merchandise management platform, Mi9 Merchant, supports out-of-the-box product inventory and price feed to Google Shopping Local Feeds Partnership.

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A1 Retail

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The additional service will allow JD Group customers to make charitable donations to the JD Foundation, specifically the Together We Can project, as part of their payments journey through Pennies’ charity box. Pennies is a leading fintech charity, that offers a digital charity box option that can be integrated into the point of sale.

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V Count

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

If you’re running a brick-and-mortar business, you may want to invest in one of these point-of-sale systems. As a business owner or a store manager, you’ll face countless challenges, and turning your business into a successful one usually requires time, effort and commitment. You can manage it all from one place.

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M19 Retail

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Talk to us about our products: Mi9 Retail offers a comprehensive Retail Software Platform for Softline and Hardline retailers which includes Merchandise Management, Point of Sale, Business Intelligence, Sales Audit, Invoice Matching, Order Management, and eCommerce – all connected to a common retail analytics platform.

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V Count

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

If you’re running a brick-and-mortar business, you may want to invest in one of these point-of-sale systems. As a business owner or a store manager, you’ll face countless challenges, and turning your business into a successful one usually requires time, effort and commitment. You can manage it all from one place.

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Star Miconics

AUGUST 26, 2022

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. Consumers have spoken! Download Now.

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Small Biz Trends

APRIL 15, 2021

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. This means users don’t have to buy web hosting or install software anywhere.

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Star Miconics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Among these many changes, the shift toward Android point-of-sale (POS) systems has been particularly noteworthy over the last couple of years. Merchants in the retail and hospitality industries have greatly benefitted from such progress. All point-of-sale hardware by Star Micronics works with Android operating systems.

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M19 Retail

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This initiative covers Merchandise Management, Store Operations, Sales Audit, Warehouse Management System (WMS), Point of Sale (POS), and Retail Analytics. The Mi9 Retail Platform will prove its value by supporting operations at scale across our merchandise management, store operations, and warehouses.

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Star Miconics

JANUARY 10, 2024

Somerset, NJ – December 15, 2023 – Star Micronics , a leader in point-of-sale (POS) technology, is proud to announce the launch of the TSP143IV SK Thermal Linerless Sticky Label Printer. This latest addition to the renowned TSP100 series marks Star Micronics’ continued expansion in the rapidly growing label printing market.

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