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

Retail TouchPoints

consumers have now used a buy now pay later (BNPL) service. . Businesses looking for ways to gain a competitive edge over their competitors have been pushing service advantages into new areas, including alternative payment models. Using BNPL, approved customers can defer payments at checkout — both online and in-store.

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What next for PayPal, as CEO announces he is standing down?

Retail Focus

Not only were dial-up connections painfully slow , but there was no secure way to make payments. The company went from a peer-to-peer banking disruptor to THE trusted name in online payments. ” “Together, we have reimagined financial services and e-commerce and worked to improve the financial health of our customers.

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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.

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One to watch: APAC goes all in on social commerce

Inside Retail

Covid-19 changed the way we purchase products and services. This market-leading position can primarily be attributed to the sheer scale of China’s domestic market as well as the prevalent adoption of mobile payments among digital shoppers. Instagram has more recently emerged as an influential discovery engine for brands.

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

Retail Geek

lifestyle so next line so started spiffy in 2014 and today we’re in 27 locations about a 50 million run rate doubling, we have 250 Vans across the United States and about 500 technicians so that’s a little bit of background on me.