Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2023

The acceptance of cash has started to trend upwards again, but payment technology is helping businesses to deliver consistently better experiences, so what does the future hold? And how can businesses be ready for evolving payment technologies? Consumers, too, preferred to use contactless payments or to shop online.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Buzek forecasts very strong growth for these solutions during the next two years, with self-checkout rising 178% , contactless payment climbing 190% and payment via consumers’ mobile devices increasing 300%. We’re forecasting 700% growth over the next two years for these second locations with dedicated inventory.”.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2022

Almost a quarter of small businesses in nine countries around the world plan to accept digital currencies as a form of payment in 2022, while 13 per cent of consumers in those countries expect retail stores to begin offering crypto payments this year and beyond, according to a survey by Visa Inc.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

including Amazon , Target and Macy’s , have announced their plans for holiday hiring, but all told this season may see one of lowest levels of seasonal hiring since 2008 , according to report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas shared with Reuters. In conjunction with its holiday hiring plans, Amazon also announced that it is investing $1.3

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

So what changes should we expect to see in 2022? Outfits like GoPuff, Gorillas and 1520 took the grocery market by storm in 2021, offering a limited menu of consumables, delivered to your door in an incredible 30 minutes or less (and commanding multi-billion dollar valuations in the process.) Here’s my take: 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Retail TouchPoints 2022 Retail Strategy & Planning (#RSP22) webinar series, now available on-demand, offered a wealth of tips and best practices across critical areas including pricing, location-based technology, inventory management and marketplaces. Mastercard Spending Data Reveals 4 Key Takeaways for Holiday 2022.

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Cisco Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

The past months have shown an acceleration in managed services to support the shift from customers’ demand for IT services. Of the 302 channel partners surveyed by Canalys last month , 32 percent of respondents reported that managed services would represent more than 30% of their revenue in 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 29, 2023

The company also has been making efforts to expand the availability of its offerings; Shipt revealed plans to add SNAP EBT to its payment options in September 2022 and debuted its LadderUp initiative supporting food access and local businesses in February 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 3, 2023

billion on pet food and treats, supplies, medicine, vet care and other services in 2022, and are predicted to spend $143.6 Myos Fetch is a full-service SMS “concierge” for all things related to the brand and its focused, yet growing, product line. More than 66% of U.S. million or so homes spent $136.8 billion in 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 8, 2023

Walmex , Walmart ’s Mexico and Central America business, is planning to spend nearly $1.5 The investment, which is up 27% from the amount spent in 2022, will primarily be used to remodel and maintain existing stores while opening new locations, along with improvements to supply chain and technology. billion in the region in 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2023

The digital wallet will be managed by Early Warning Services (EWS) , the company that operates Zelle, but will operate separately from Zelle. The other four owners in the EWS/Zelle venture include Capital One Financial , PNC Financial Services Group , U.S. Bancorp and Truist Financial.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

billion Kroger-Albertsons merger, first announced in October 2022 , had been planned with store divestitures in mind, but the specific number to be sold and their locations had not yet been determined. billion during the same period in 2022. compared to Q2 2022. billion in cash. The retailer generated $33.9

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Retail Gazette

MAY 20, 2024

Morrisons has kicked off the process to reduce its debt load, following the £2.5bn sale of its petrol forecourts to Motor Fuel Group (MFG) last month. To reduce its debt, it has now started a process involving multiple tender offers to a number of debt investors. The debt-financing bill was 23% higher than the £593m incurred in 2022.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 21, 2023

Payments company Mastercard on Wednesday launched a global project to recycle credit and debit cards as part of a plan to save the billions of cards in circulation across the industry from landfill. Financial details about the plan were not disclosed. Once full, it will be transferred to a plastic recycling facility.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

in November 2022. and Secure checkout: TikTok has partnered with third-party payment platforms to facilitate transactions on TikTok Shop and to ensure a quick, smooth and secure checkout process. Digital Service (USDS). reads the company announcement. The company also reiterated that all TikTok-protected U.S.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 15, 2022

A large number of small business owners say that B2B payments are getting increasingly late, coming in 20 – 30 days after their due date. The late payments are threatening to close many Main Street businesses. B2B Payments are Late, Threatening Main Street Businesses. Late Payments Are Putting Small Businesses at Risk.

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Small Biz Trends

MAY 30, 2022

The list of tablets below will give you an idea of what is available across price ranges, brands, and operating systems. This can be particularly useful at points of sale for payment processing and signatures, for taking photos, or for any task that requires you to be mobile. Best 8-inch Tablet for Entrepreneurs in 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In addition to supporting customers who use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payment options, the program also affords easier access to Amazon Layaway. The ecommerce giant noted that the program was introduced to help consumers as they weather rising costs on essentials. per month.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

According to one report , the total cost of ecommerce fraud to merchants will exceed $48 billion globally in 2023, from just over $41 billion in 2022. Digital payments misuse accounted for 21% of the total number of fraudulent transactions. Digital payments misuse accounted for 21% of the total number of fraudulent transactions.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 29, 2023

Apple has begun the pre-release of its new Pay Later offering, which was first announced at the company’s developers’ conference in June 2022. Pay Later — which will let users split purchases into four payments spread over six weeks with no interest and no fees — is now available for some randomly selected Apple Wallet users in the U.S.,

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 23, 2022

Here are tips from members of the online small business community for making it in business in 2022. When planning an in-person event, selecting the right venue is essential. With more and more entrepreneurs operating remotely, there are more opportunities than ever to build a business you love. Image: Depositphotos.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 29, 2024

Recent data from Airwallex , reveals a Q4 uptrend: Australians increased their online spending by nearly $200 during the peak sales season of 2023 compared to 2022. This surge – notably in e-commerce, travel, and financial services – presents greater revenue opportunities but also calls for strategic caution.

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The year is almost over, but there’s still time to take actions that can reduce your 2022 tax bill. Last-Minute Tax Actions for 2022. If you buy and place in service qualified equipment by December 31, 2022, you can deduct 100% of the cost; no depreciation over a number of years is required. Buy a new vehicle.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The partnership will launch at 15 Walmart Health locations in Florida and Georgia, with plans to expand to additional locations. The offerings from the Walmart-UnitedHealth Group partnership will grow to eventually serve more patients who receive care under commercial and Medicaid plans.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The RealReal will cut operating costs through layoffs and store closures, with plans to eliminate 230 positions, or 7% of its workforce, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. million , primarily in severance payments, employee benefits and similar expenses. Revenue for Q3 2022 was $142.7

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2022

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. “As Source: CivicScience.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 3, 2024

WASHINGTON – Almost immediately after agreeing to reduce “swipe” fees charged to merchants to process credit card transactions, Mastercard plans to increase fees for both credit and debit card transactions by more than $250 million this month, the Merchants Payments Coalition said Wednesday.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 3, 2023

Retail operations are an increasingly popular target for cybercriminals. The growth of online shopping, self-checkout systems, point-of-sale transactions and other digital processes has created numerous opportunities for attackers. The biggest scourge, however, has been retail-sector ransomware attacks, which grew by 67% in 2022.

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V Count

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

A modern POS system lets you accept customer payments at a specific location or on the go and can help you track your sales in an efficient way. Each customer’s shopping journey is unique and each store operates differently. Multiple plans, including a free one (transaction cuts aren’t included).

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V Count

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

A modern POS system lets you accept customer payments at a specific location or on the go and can help you track your sales in an efficient way. Each customer’s shopping journey is unique and each store operates differently. Multiple plans, including a free one (transaction cuts aren’t included).

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2023

The retailer plans to expand the 7Charge network into Canada as well as other U.S. A companion 7Charge app will help drivers locate charging locations and enable seamless payments. 7-Eleven had announced plans in June 2021 to install 500 EV ports at 250 stores in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 6, 2023

While the 2022 holiday season was by all accounts a success, retailers may want to buckle down as they head into the new year: four out of 10 U.S. Additionally, one-third of consumer respondents are concerned about making upcoming payments. Without a savings buffer, shoppers will be searching for more ways to cut back their spending.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Because of this, it’s nearly impossible to reverse-engineer one key from the other, or for hackers to guess or intercept, because the keys are randomly generated and never shared during the sign-in process. Improved User Experience Research indicates that consumers may abandon their carts if there’s friction throughout the buying process.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2022

Not to mention consumers love them, with 80% saying they plan to purchase more gift cards in 2022. If your company is like most, one very important aspect of managing your gift card program may be overlooked, or at least not be given the attention required — state regulatory and legal compliance.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The latest research by Publicis Sapient into consumers across the globe has uncovered five key trends that retailers need to embrace in 2022 if they want to transform into shopper-first organisations. More than half (52 per cent) of consumers in the US plan to make the majority of their department store purchases in shops this holiday season.

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Independent Retailer

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Independent Retailer spoke with multiple experts in the industry to find the hottest technology trends in 2022 for indie retailers to keep an eye out for: Human Behavior Analytics for Physical Locations. The Growth & Future of Mobile Payments. Now, as many as five in six payments involve no notes or coins, according to Cadoo.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2023

Apple, known for its long game worldwide in terms of products, services, and marketing, finally arrived in India earlier this year. For years, Apple has faced regulatory challenges in setting up its coveted brick-and-mortar stores in India, relying instead on authorised service providers and official resellers. billion people.

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