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As Contactless Payment Use Grows, Here?s What Consumers Need To Know About Fraud Prevention

Retail TouchPoints

In a pandemic, that turns point-of-sale terminals where people swipe or dip cards into “bus depots,” where virus particles can stop off and then catch a ride on new cards and new hands to keep spreading. The less good news is that contactless cards were involved in 3% of card fraud in 2018 in the UK.

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Excess Wine Inventory Pains France’s Bordeaux Region — Can Retail Optimization Technology Lift the Industry’s Spirits?

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France’s Minister of Agriculture noted that market changes — namely widespread inflation and cost of living increases — had considerable impact on consumer spending, resulting in a market stagnation that kept the region’s wine cellars filled to the brim.

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Sephora Rolls Out Mobile POS Technology to 500 Stores

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Now more than ever, it is critical for us at Sephora to be able to adapt to the quickly changing retail environment, and that’s especially important at the point of sale,” said Sree Sreedhararaj, SVP and CTO at Sephora in a statement.

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Taking flight: Samsonite sales soar as it embraces sustainable design

Inside Retail

Discerning customers Kim explained that the growing awareness around sustainability has inspired the brand to adjust its retail approach to cater to consumers by creating products that are durable and repairable, and also expanding the range of eco-friendly luggage it offers. It also runs trade-in-campaigns in the APAC regions. “In

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Starbucks Debuts ‘Inclusive Spaces Framework’ Store in Washington, D.C.

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in 2018 , which features a mural painted by a deaf artist ; and free access to the Aira app, which is designed to help blind and low vision customers navigate stores and the ordering process.

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Business Growth through Digital Transformation: The Case of Premium and Luxury Brands

Retail Focus

Despite being a buzzword, digital transformation has now become a defining element of modern business strategy, and its significance cannot be understated (Achille, Marchessou et Remy 2018). The resilience of these brands is exemplified by their ability to withstand economic fluctuations and evolving consumer tastes.

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What retailers can learn from Starbucks’ accessible store design

Inside Retail

It could be there is no accessible dressing room for them [the consumer], they experience sensory overload from the sounds, smells and lights of the environment,” she said. What does Starbucks’ Inclusive Space Framework entail?