Retail Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

Small company owners must practice effective financial management to successfully navigate the intricacies of cash flow and attain sustainable development. Tools like Albert.com offer comprehensive budgeting, saving, and investing solutions for personal financial management, helping individuals achieve their financial goals.

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Management Payment Services Finance Accounting 130

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

New account fraud is surging, and despite the conventional wisdom that this type of fraud is mostly a problem for banks, retailers are in the crosshairs too. In fact, account creation fraud rates are growing fastest in the retail sector, with 44.7% Data breaches have been a problem for many years, but 2023 was the worst yet for U.S.

Accounting 261

Accounting Payment Services Consumer Customer Experience 261

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 2, 2024

Chargebacks occur when funds are withdrawn from a merchant’s account due to a customer dispute. They can severely impact revenue and tarnish a merchant’s reputation. Review and Compliance of Policies Regular policy reviews are essential to ensure compliance with card network regulations and to manage customer expectations effectively.

Merchant Services 279

Merchant Services Payment Services Accounting Management 279

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As a result, the retail and consumer industries have become an attractive target for cybercriminals, with research revealing that in 2023, retail and wholesale accounted for 11% of cybersecurity incidents. In light of this, it’s critical that businesses strengthen their defenses.

Payment Services 277

Payment Services Consumer Management Point of Sale 277

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

We get that running a business is a constant juggle, and managing cash flow can be tricky. For many Aussie small and medium business owners, the ideal scenario paying suppliers as late as possible while receiving immediate payment from customers simply isnt realistic.

Finance 130

Finance Management Payment Services Inventory Management 130

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Payment flexibility has been commonplace in B2C transactions for many years, and now, emerging payment technology is making this possible for B2B trade. Why should your business provide payment plans to business customers? This reduces the likelihood of late payments and strengthens your customer relationships. .

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Payment Services Planning Finance Accounting 264

Retail Minded

MARCH 20, 2025

Thus, it highlights the urgent need for strong risk management strategies. From shoplifting to cyberattacks retailers must navigate an array of risks both in physical stores and online platforms. Learning about these threats is the first step in developing strong risk management strategies.

Merchant Services 94

Merchant Services Payment Services Management Shrinkage 94

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 14, 2022

These types of gift card schemes consist of cybercriminals who use varying tactics to obtain and redeem gift cards that you (or your business) paid for. Gaining access to consumer accounts has increased, allowing fraudsters to purchase gifts on their dollar. These scams don’t typically require large payments.

Merchant Services 328

Merchant Services Payment Services Management Accounting 328

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Why is payment orchestration suddenly getting so much attention? Payment orchestration is no longer optional. Surprisingly, how retailers manage and handle payments has not changed; it’s decisively stuck 20 years in the past. A No-Win Payments Scenario. This software is generically called “payment orchestration.”

Payment Services 237

Payment Services Checkout Accounting Fulfillment 237

Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2025

M&S suspended all online orders, affecting both clothing and homewares sales, which make up a significant portion of its revenue. In-store operations were also affected, with disruptions to contactless payments and shortages of staple items in some locations, resulting in customer dissatisfaction.

Payment Services 130

Payment Services ATS Fulfillment Supermarket 130

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 7, 2021

“For years social media platforms were strictly for information and entertainment,” said Marc Mezzacca, founder of CouponFollow and lead researcher of a recent report on social shopping behaviors in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. All other platforms, including Twitter , Pinterest , TikTok and Snapchat , were in the single digits.

Payment Services 249

Payment Services Social Commerce Consumer Advertising 249

Inside Retail

JUNE 26, 2023

As retailers respond to increased customer demand for convenience and personalised experiences while shopping, switching to a seamless payment process has become critical in building a more streamlined operation and gaining a competitive edge. These setups are commonly referred to as integrated payment systems. Andrew Fraser.

Payment Services 130

Payment Services Point of Sale Accounting Location 130

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 31, 2025

This confusion leads to unnecessarily high fees 72% of businesses are overcharged for their credit card processing. This means many retailers are losing revenue to unnecessary charges, penalties and hidden fees. By learning how to spot and address these issues, businesses can reduce costs and increase their revenue.

Payment Services 147

Payment Services Merchant Services Point of Sale Accounting 147

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Organized fraudsters use search and social media ads to deceive customers into clicking through to fake websites that steal their payment data, account login credentials or both. A culture of communicating about security across your business is also valuable.

Payment Services 236

Payment Services Returns Accounting Shipping 236

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2023

Walmart has launched a new ecommerce site and customer experience designed specifically for small-and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and nonprofits. The aim of the Walmart Business platform is to “remove complexity in purchasing, lower costs and give our customers more opportunities to serve their customers and communities.”

Payment Services 278

Payment Services Checkout Shipping Customer Experience 278

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

Shopify has launched a new platform called Shopify Collabs that makes it easier for creators to find and partner with Shopify merchants looking for marketing support. and Canada can apply now for early access to the platform. Linkpop also enables payments to the creator when those posts result in a purchase.

Merchant Services 278

Merchant Services Payment Services Accounting Management 278

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 9, 2020

To take its online presence to the next level and meet shoppers’ needs in the virtual world, CITY Furniture overhauled its ecommerce approach by building its own headless platform, designed to integrate with modular partner solutions as needed. All of this made us want to move away from the traditional, monolithic platform approach.”.

Home Furnishings 264

Home Furnishings Payment Services Promotions Accounting 264

Small Biz Trends

JUNE 9, 2025

Late customer payments are creating significant financial strain for small business owners, according to a new survey from Gateway Commercial Finance. The report found that 64% of small business owners currently have invoices more than 90 days overdue, with the delays accounting for 11% of their annual revenue on average.

Payment Services 77

Payment Services Finance Accounting Planning 77

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 31, 2023

In the same manner, the new service providers, the payment platforms, get worked up over Banking-as-a-Service and Embedded Finance, the latest industry buzzwords, without fully explaining the simplicity and value of the proposition. Digital wallets are a pathway to an improved, convenient and frictionless payment process.

Payment Services 278

Payment Services Accounting Point of Sale Customer Experience 278

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2023

Smart retailers are realizing that their increasingly complex omnichannel offerings have made strong supply chain management more important than ever. They are at the cusp of all things digital, which drives us on everything, from payment options to search — and ultimately, from a merchandising platform standpoint.

Inventory Management 278

Inventory Management Management Fulfillment Supply Chain Management 278

Retail Focus

MARCH 20, 2025

Over the past decade, the payments environment has experienced significant upheaval, driven by swift technical improvements. Innovations such as contactless cards, mobile wallets, blockchain, and real-time payments are transforming transaction methods for consumers and companies.

Payment Services 130

Payment Services Checkout Clienteling Finance 130

Retail Wire

JUNE 2, 2025

Because fresh start accounting was used, the quarterly results were split into two accounting periods: the “Predecessor” period, which ran from Jan. With $257 million in total operational revenues and $259 million in operating expenses during the Successor period, Spirit experienced an operating loss of about $2 million.

Operating Expenses 130

Operating Expenses Payment Services Accounting Planning 130

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 30, 2024

PayPal is entering the media business with plans for a new advertising platform that will draw on its relationships with millions of consumers and merchants to help the latter “sell more products and services effectively,” according to a company statement. I’m thrilled to have Mark join our team and lead this important work.”

Advertising 278

Advertising Merchant Services Payment Services Planning 278

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Apparel and beauty companies accounted for 80.1% with late payments, fees, etc.]. It also noted that some BNPL providers don’t furnish data to major credit reporting companies, which can impact other lenders. The CFPB also found that BNPL usage has expanded to a wider range of retailers. of BNPL transactions in 2019 but fell to 58.6%

Consumer 262

Consumer Payment Services Apparel Accounting 262

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

While subscriptions have been an option for consumers in a number of retail environments — from apparel and pet supplies to media consumption — the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of subscriptions in a variety of industries that turned to payment technology to adapt their business. Ralph Dangelmaier is CEO of BlueSnap.

Payment Services 298

Payment Services Customer Retention Apparel Consumer 298

Inside Retail

APRIL 23, 2025

Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the core of how retail businesses forecast, manage risk, and drive profitability. Retail businesses generate vast volumes of data across sales, payments, suppliers, inventory, and customer interactions. The challenge is in making that data usable for finance teams.

Payment Services 147

Payment Services Finance Accounting Management 147

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 24, 2024

Today, nearly two-thirds of adult consumers globally use digital payments, and by 2027, digital revenue is predicted to exceed $14.9 But this growth also has made retailers’ digital payment processes a target for credit card fraud, online payment fraud, identity theft and account takeovers.

Customer Experience 275

Customer Experience Merchant Services Payment Services Consumer 275

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 25, 2022

This generation has taken to this payment option faster than any other, but looking at their history it is easy to see why. Gen Z has grown up with a steady decrease in the use of physical payment, coupled with major advancements in fintech. Late or missed BNPL payments have their own consequences. with Klarna.”.

Payment Services 243

Payment Services Advertising Accounting Consumer 243

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2020

Retailer priorities have shifted slightly since the last State of Marketing report, according to panelist Megan Hostetler, a Salesforce Product Marketing Manager focused on Retail and Consumer Goods. Successful retail marketers are embedding their brands within the platforms and devices that are most popular with their customers.

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Consumer Marketing Checkout Customer Experience 289

365 Retail

APRIL 1, 2025

Ahead of showcasing the company’s allin-one payment solution at this year’s Retail Technology Show, Payment Expert Madara Antanavia from Exactly.com explains how e-commerce businesses can improve conversions and reduce acquisition costs while scaling in the UK and beyond.

Merchant Services 52

Merchant Services Payment Services Checkout Accounting 52

Retail Focus

APRIL 30, 2025

Driving forward as a truly global logistics platform for omnichannel brands, fulfilmentcrowd has announced that it is expanding its global footprint with a new fulfilment centre based in Australia. payments), changing lifestyles, and technology. In addition, rainwater is harvested and reused for landscaping irrigation.

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Fulfillment Retail Marketing Shipping Marketing 147

Retail Focus

MARCH 21, 2025

Crypto as a service (CaaS) refers to third-party solutions that allow businesses to integrate cryptocurrency functionality into their existing systems. These services typically include crypto payment gateways, digital wallets, and blockchain-based financial tools. Various industries can benefit from CaaS offerings.

Payment Services 130

Payment Services Accounting Customer Experience Management 130

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2023

This article reveals effective strategies to safeguard brands’ customers, reputation and revenue moving forward. Specifically, bot operators continue to siphon retailer profits with increasingly sophisticated automated threats — including account takeover, web and API scraping and more. Inflation and the Incredible Shrinking Margin.

Merchant Services 306

Merchant Services Payment Services Accounting Checkout 306

Small Biz Trends

JUNE 13, 2025

Coinbase announced it will launch Coinbase Business later this year, a new financial platform aimed at helping small and mid-sized businesses adopt crypto for payments, asset management, and financial operations. Coinbase Business aims to fix that.” Early access is now open at coinbase.com/business.

Payment Services 80

Payment Services Accounting Management ATS 80

Retail Focus

JUNE 10, 2025

Retailers face mounting pressure from consumers, regulators, and stakeholders to demonstrate ethical sourcing, sustainable practices, and operational accountability. Traditional supply chain systems, built on fragmented and often manual processes, struggle to offer real-time visibility.

Payment Services 130

Payment Services Customer Retention Inventory Management Accounting 130

A1 Retail

APRIL 2, 2025

Furniture and Homewares revenue increased by 22 percent year-on-year. Gifts, Gadgets & Gaming saw a 65 percent revenue rise per domain. Health, Beauty & Cosmetics revenue declined by 19 percent. Jewellery mobile orders comprised 81 percent of total purchases. Image courtesy of Unsplash.

Home Furnishings 66

Home Furnishings Beauty and Health Payment Services Fashion 66

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. RTP: Consumer adoption of things like digital wallets is still relatively low.

Merchant Services 361

Merchant Services Payment Services Checkout Consumer 361