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Shopify Adds New Tools for Twitter, Google and iOS to Enhance Retailers’ Reach

Retail TouchPoints

Some of the biggest changes include new capabilities and integrations with Twitter that will enable additional social commerce options; Google , which will help retailers connect with shoppers near their brick-and-mortar locations; and iOS , which will let retailers use iPhones to accept contactless payments.

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Hybrid Cloud Operations in the New Era of Digital Payment Applications

Cisco Retail

This is the third blog in a series on financial services where I investigate a few challenges of managing hybrid cloud operations in the payment application development arena. The evolution of electronic payment technology. million websites globally rely on PayPal for the checkout and payment process, generating 15.4

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5 ways to save money on shipping

Inside Retail

Automate your shipping process. An employee who would spend most of their time processing shipping labels can now focus on customer service, marketing, or other business activities. ShipStation now offers discounted rates, so there’s more added value and convenience for the merchants. Calculate and compare rates.

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Mobile POS tools are a vital tool in elevating in-store customer experiences

Inside Retail

And it is worth remembering that while brands are scrambling to deliver a memorable experience online, sales in physical stores still account for about 85 per cent of transactions in Australia. Merchants on Shopify POS can now design the in-store experiences that reflect their brand best without having to sacrifice reliability.”

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Walgreens launches bank account, debit Mastercard

Mass Relators

Walgreens and InComm Payments have launched Scarlet, a bank account and debit card powered by Mastercard and issued by MetaBank, and available exclusively at Walgreens. Scarlet provides tools to help account holders build healthy financial habits, earn rewards, and save on future purchases. 24/7 customer service.

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Does Customer Age Matter for Fraud Prevention?

Retail TouchPoints

In 2020, consumers spent approximately $630 billion on online shopping, and merchants lost $12 billion to fraud. Account takeover fraud, which is driven by impostor scams, increased by 50%, with no signs of slowing down in 2021. K eep bots out of your customers’ accounts and checkout. Millennials.

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Integrate Pricing, Promotions and Markdowns to Drive Profitability

Retail TouchPoints

Despite a positive job market and a stabilized economic environment, most consumers ( 96% ) are looking to save money in the short term, according to a recent study from PwC. But at the same time merchants’ margins are being squeezed, making intelligent pricing and promotions strategies even more critical for success.

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