article thumbnail

Exclusive Q&A: Venmo GM on the Company’s ‘Natural Extensions’ into Business Payments

Retail TouchPoints

That inherent distaste for the transaction phase is one reason payment companies are so eager to expand into other parts of the shopper journey. taking place online, digital payment solutions like Venmo and PayPal (which has owned Venmo since 2013) are well positioned to capitalize on the opportunity.

article thumbnail

Beyond the Transaction: How PayPal is Helping Remove Friction Across the Commerce Experience

Retail TouchPoints

Mobile technology is transforming payments, making it easier, safer and more affordable for people to move and manage their money than ever before,” said Dan Schulman, President and CEO of PayPal at the time of the spinoff. Source: CivicScience. RTP: Consumer adoption of things like digital wallets is still relatively low.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Guarding the Retail Fortress: Cybersecurity Challenges and Network Interruption Risks

Retail TouchPoints

Cyberattacks and network outages can disrupt operations and erode customer loyalty. 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.

article thumbnail

Value vs values: How will customers respond to The Iconic allegations?

Inside Retail

But, to what extent will customers hold the brand accountable for allegations of misconduct – especially when it offers a good deal? This process will ensure that – if the employees come forward at a later date – they can obtain back-payments by contacting the organisation. The brand is not seeking to recover any overpayments.

article thumbnail

6 Car Dealers That Accept Bitcoin As A Form Of Payment

365 Retail

Many people think that Elon Musk’s Tesla is the first automobile organisation to accept BTC as a form of payment. Most of them use BitPay to accept the payment. BitCars were one of the first in the automobile industry who saw the immense potential in BTC-based payment. And, the organisation started accepting right away in 2013.

article thumbnail

Zalora targets sustainability as fashion brands come under the microscope

Inside Retail

We have made strides in transitioning to more sustainable materials in our operations and packaging, using 80 per cent recycled plastic in mailers, 100 per cent FSC-certified boxes, and replacing bubble wrap with 100 per cent FSC-certified honeycomb and paper fillers,” Devadasan told Inside Retail.

Fashion 130
article thumbnail

How to Make Money with Cryptocurrency

Small Biz Trends

A cryptocurrency is a decentralized payment method that you can use to trade online by way of smart contracts. This not only led to speculating in the cryptocurrency market but also facilitated multimillion-dollar transactions in digital collectibles, digital assets, goods and services to be traded within the cryptocurrency space.