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Apple ‘Tap to Pay’ Expands Retailers’ Contactless Payment Options

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retailers will be able to accept contactless customer payments on their Apple iPhones via its new Tap to Pay functionality. Consumers will be able to use their credit and debit cards, Apple Pay or other digital wallets to purchase items, with no additional POS hardware or payment terminal required to complete transactions.

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Shinola and Filson to Update In-Store Experience with Omnichannel Platform

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Adopting NewStore’s modular, mobile-first omnichannel cloud platform will allow Filson and Shinola store associates to provide more personalized service by consolidating customer, order and inventory data into one iOS app.

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Why Retailers’ Obsession with Conversion is Keeping Them from…Converting

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Unfortunately, like many seemingly good ideas, while this approach might drive a few more completed purchases, it fails at the bigger picture metrics that these retailers actually care about: revenue and profit. That’s because neither revenue nor profit is a function of conversion alone. And the gains are enormous.

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Webinar Recap: Taking The Pulse Of Marketers And Consumers To Navigate The Shift To Digital

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Successful retail marketers are embedding their brands within the platforms and devices that are most popular with their customers. We’re seeing an influx of gaming platforms and brands embedding themselves within those platforms,” according to Schwartz. “We’re

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IoT in Retail: Top 5 Use Cases and Real-Life Examples

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IoT solutions enable retail stores to monitor and manage their equipment, including HVAC systems and refrigerators. The malfunctions of these systems in retail food stores happen unexpectedly and can lead to food spoilage, energy overconsumption, and loss of revenue. based software development company.

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Turn Innovation into Action: Top 10 Takeaways You’ll Get From #RIC21

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These breakthrough technologies have the potential to reshape both consumer and business transactions. Powerful platforms and tech capabilities are helping brands, mall developers and marketplace curators bring highly differentiated physical experiences into the online world. New platforms for engagement and revenue.

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Guarding the Retail Fortress: Cybersecurity Challenges and Network Interruption Risks

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This article delves into the evolving threat landscape, examining the impact of these disruptions on retail operations and exploring proactive measures for safeguarding businesses, customer data and reputations. A cyberattack that compromises customer personal information can diminish the trust consumers place in a brand.