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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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How Brands Large and Small are Leaning into the Amazon Effect to Compete

Retail TouchPoints

Since Amazon Prime’s inception 15 years ago, Amazon has only increased the annual membership cost three times — rising from $79 per year in 2005 to $119 in 2018. The purchasing power of $79 in 2005 equals about $109.90 These companies, like Shipbob and Flexport, streamline operations and make ecommerce more accessible for brands.

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Jason & Scot Show Episode 315 – 2023 Turkey5 Recap with Salesforces Rob Garf

Retail Geek

The discussion then turns to Amazon’s innovative advertising approach during a Friday NFL game, where shoppable ads were displayed via QR codes. So that’s 17.5 thousand new merchants. [4:58] Jason believes this strategy will benefit Amazon, as it monetizes viewership and reinforces the brand.

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Jason & Scot Show Episode 292 – Q1 2022 Recap (Live)

Retail Geek

Impact of App Tracking Transparency (ATT) on advertising platforms Shopify vs. Facebook Retail Media Networks Q1 2022 US Department of commerce data and trends Audience questions (including buy now pay later). This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the NYC Google HQ, for Zenith Basecamp.