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Consumers and Merchants Should Look Before They Leap into BNPL Services

Retail TouchPoints

Surges in online shopping during the pandemic helped fuel the growth of point-of-sale loans — a market that is forecast to grow at an annualized 9.8% As the popularity of BNPL increases, it is important for consumers and merchants to weigh the benefits and the drawbacks of using/offering these payment options.

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What is Artificial Intelligence, and How Does it Impact Your Point-of-Sale?

Star Miconics

But while those things are still in the realm of science fiction, AI has become increasingly engrained in the modern technology we now use every day, from our smartphones to our point-of-sale (POS) systems. AI helps consumers and workers streamline their activities and increase productivity. But what is artificial intelligence?

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How Woolies is using 2D barcodes to increase sales and transparency

Inside Retail

In recent years, consumer awareness around sustainability has continued to grow, as shoppers are now demanding to know the origin of the products that they purchase. With this next generation of barcodes, there’s a real opportunity to connect with consumers in ways we haven’t before,” explained Richard Jones, chief marketing officer at GS1.

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“Transformation agenda”: MFG CEO on Bobux acquisition and growth plans

Inside Retail

We obviously knew of the brand and – from a product and consumer perspective – we felt that it would fit in well with our business,” he said. “We Seamless channel movement In 2017, MFG finalised the acquisition of Fusion Retail Brands, which saw labels such as Williams, Mathers, Diana Ferrari and Colorado join its existing brands.

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How Streamlining Digital Checkout Boosted Polywood Conversions Nearly 50%

Retail TouchPoints

In 2017, Polywood had a great product sustainability story (its outdoor furniture is made from 100% recycled plastic and comes with a 20-year guarantee) and a solid launching pad for direct-to-consumer sales (a 27 -year history of selling through big box, home improvement and specialty patio stores).

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How digital payments can help businesses lead in customer experience

Inside Retail

Consumers, too, preferred to use contactless payments or to shop online. In the 2021 financial year, the number of payments on card rose to 12 billion, a 22 per cent increase on 2019 and up by more than 4 billion since 2017. Responding to consumer payment preferences Australians are at the forefront in adopting digital payments.

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The Future of International Commerce is Online — and the Field is Open

Retail TouchPoints

These markets offer a level playing field where digital commerce is everything, most major players are relative unknowns and companies will need to develop new strategies to succeed, according to The Next Billion Consumers: A Fast Growing Opportunity for Digital Commerce report from Accenture.