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A world of payments in your hand

Inside Retail

Over the past decade, smartphones have become the centrepiece of a global transformation of consumer payments, including in Australia and New Zealand. Rapid advances in technology answered that call, and today, thanks to new user experience and payment capabilities, the mobile is the command centre for shopping.

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Paid in a blink: Rokid AR glasses let shoppers check out instantly with Alipay

Inside Retail

Tech company Rokid has launched augmented-reality glasses that allow users to make in-store digital payments without using their hands. The AR-enabled Rokid Glasses are integrated with Alipay’s voice-verification system, allowing users to complete payments simply by speaking a command.

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What’s next for Aussie retailers? IPO outlook and the rise of private capital

Inside Retail

Business advisory firm Cor Cordis examined data from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission showing a sharp decline in IPOs, which have dropped 82 per cent in capital raised from 2014 to 2024. The post Whats next for Aussie retailers?

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Essential Ecommerce Statistics Every Business Should Know for Success

Small Biz Trends

Protecting your customer data with secure payments and data encryption builds trust and fosters customer loyalty. Incorporating cloud computing solutions can facilitate safe data storage and backup while empowering your IT infrastructure. Investing in automation software enhances efficiency in operations.

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How three Aussie businesses set themselves up for international success

Inside Retail

When choosing one, consider every detail, from sending locations and costs to the level of service and support youll receive along the way. You also want to know that the process of getting parcels out the door and across borders is easy. All these get handled directly through an online portal, and it’s quite a seamless process.

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Obituaries: Co-Founders of Burlington, Dressbarn

VMS

There, she honed the skills in merchandising, sales and store operations that would become essential to her future success as an entrepreneur. In 2014, the Ascena Foundation established the Roslyn S. billion from an original down payment of $75,000 in savings.” “In Jaffe Awards, or “Mrs. J Awards,” in her honor.

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The Collapse of the Great Banking Divide

365 Retail

Despite banking industry figures showing that only 12% of payments are made with cash (assuming they can accurately track that is another matter), 1.5 This shift is attributed to various factors including the rise in digital banking solutions, changes in customer behaviour, and strategic cost-cutting measures.