Retail TouchPoints

JULY 9, 2025

The premise is simple: instead of directing shoppers to external websites, retailers can now bring the entire buying journey to the platforms and apps people use daily to engage with content. Off-Platform Payment Links: Payment links are URLs that can be added to direct messages, stories or posts.

Merchant Services

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

For retailers and consumer businesses, a surge in data breaches presents difficult challenges. From ecommerce, logistics and digital marketing, these sectors are heavily reliant on data for their day-to-day operations. In light of this, it’s critical that businesses strengthen their defenses.

Payment Services

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 11, 2025

On platforms like Adobe Commerce, leading retailers like Helly Hansen or Villeroy & Boch have leveraged flexibility and scalability to deliver highly tailored shopping journeys, yet those results are only possible when backed by a data-informed UX strategy.

Merchant Services

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

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Marketing and Brand Impersonation Scams Brand imposters are a growing problem for major brands, but no brand is immune in the digital age. 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.

Payment Services

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

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2025

The purpose is the same as retail media, but the scope is much larger, and to help marketers and solution providers navigate this growing opportunity — Emarketer predicts that U.S. As retail media has expanded well beyond retailers, a new term has begun to take prevalence — commerce media. Read the full report here.

Advertising

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Leveraging insights into their lifestyle, aspirations, and consumption patterns, retailers can position themselves for success in this evolving market. A notable gap is apparent, though, between values and actions, as many still shop frequently on fast-fashion platforms like Shein. Affordability also remains a critical factor.

Social Commerce

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 7, 2025

3D Secure (3DS) is an additional layer of cardholder security and authentication for online card transactions, and more and more large retailers are wanting to add it into their payments process. However, 3DS places more risk on and less revenue for card issuers, driving their hesitation in wanting to use it in the U.S.

Payment Services

Small Biz Trends

JULY 7, 2025

Key Takeaways Understanding eBay as a Platform: eBay provides a vast audience for sellers, enabling access to millions of potential buyers while offering user-friendly tools for listing products. Whether you’re looking to declutter your home or launch a full-fledged business, eBay offers the tools and resources to help you succeed.

Payment Services

Small Biz Trends

JULY 5, 2025

Key Takeaways Ecommerce Growth: Global retail ecommerce sales reached approximately $6 trillion in 2023, with projections to hit $8 trillion by 2026, highlighting significant market opportunities for small businesses. Understanding these trends helps you align your business strategies with market demands.

Payment Services

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

Small Biz Trends

JUNE 16, 2025

Key Takeaways Amazon’s Market Share Dominance: Amazon holds approximately 38% of the U.S. e-commerce market, emphasizing its status as the leading online marketplace and highlighting the competitive landscape for small businesses. Robust Sales Growth: In 2023, Amazon’s net revenue reached $554.02

Marketing

Retail Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

Separating Personal and Business Finances Making a boundary between personal and corporate funds is one of the fundamental financial managers. In addition to improving transparency and streamlining accounting procedures, this division is necessary for proper tax reporting. According to a survey, firms attribute 11.5%

Management

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Supre, YD, and Midas exhibited the most distinct Overall Online Store Experience for customers among all retailers ranked by the Online CX Index, Australias first and only online retailer performance platform powered by real data. Shoppers also appreciate the ability to choose their packaging, which adds a personal touch.

Payment Services

Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2025

Aeon Mall, Japans biggest mall operator and an increasingly influential one throughout Southeast Asia, has turned in another record quarter for operating revenue, but not every one of its markets is singing from the same songbook. On January 9, Aeon reported operating revenue of 332.7 Operating revenue rose by 3.2

Specialty Store

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 30, 2025

These pressures on small businesses go a long way toward explaining the impressive milestone that Faire has just reached — more than 100,000 retailers are now members of the Faire Insider program, which, in addition to other benefits, offers free shipping on thousands of brands.

Shipping

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. Diversifying supply chains enhances resilience and reduces single market dependency which is a critical component of a global growth strategy.

Fulfillment

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

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

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Supre, YD, and Mecca exhibited the most distinct Overall Online Store Experience for customers among all retailers ranked by the Online CX Index, Australias first and only online retailer performance platform powered by real data. Shoppers also appreciate the ability to choose their packaging, which adds a personal touch.

Payment Services

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. Remember, loyalty is great, but so are competitive rates.

Finance

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2025

and jurisdictions where expansion in the next five years is likely: Trademark protection is jurisdictional, so knowing where your key markets are now and will be in the next five years will help to inform your filing strategy and provide opportunities to leverage international treaties to lower the costs of trademark protection.

Payment Services

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.

Payment Services

Small Biz Trends

JULY 5, 2025

Leveraging Amazon’s Infrastructure: By utilizing Amazon’s logistics and customer service, businesses can streamline operations and focus more on product development and marketing. From understanding the platform’s unique algorithms to mastering effective marketing strategies, you can turn your ideas into a thriving business.

Payment Services

Small Biz Trends

JUNE 13, 2025

Key Takeaways Understand Market Challenges: Retail businesses, especially small ones, must adapt to shifting consumer behaviors and economic conditions to stay competitive. Embrace E-Commerce: Establishing an online presence is essential for expanding market reach and meeting customer demands for convenience.

Payment Services

Retail Dive

JULY 7, 2025

Daily Dive M-F DTC Weekly Every Tuesday Marketing Weekly Every Wednesday Tech Weekly Every Thursday Operations Weekly Every Monday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. But what if the store itself — down to its individual shelves — became a data-rich platform? Here’s why.

Payment Services

Small Biz Trends

JULY 8, 2025

Efficient Tools: Utilizing mobile applications and cloud solutions optimizes operations, enhances team collaboration, and streamlines tasks for finance, accounting, and marketing. Going mobile empowers you to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and stay competitive in an ever-evolving market.

Payment Services

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2025

In the highly competitive retail market, businesses are leveraging technology to strengthen brand loyalty and enhance consumer experiences in ways that only science fiction writers could have imagined 40 years ago. retailers accounted for 62% of such incidents globally.

Payment Services

Small Biz Trends

JULY 3, 2025

Key Takeaways Importance of Tech Tools: Embracing the right technology is essential for small businesses to enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and improve customer engagement. Choosing the Right Tools: Assess your unique business needs, budget constraints, and scalability to select the most suitable tech tools for your operations.

Payment Services

365 Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Technology has a way of transforming the way we do things, and in the world of online gambling, one of the most exciting innovations in recent years has been the ability to deposit funds into an online casino account using a mobile phone bill. It sounds almost too good to be trueno need for bank transfers, debit cards, or even e-wallets.

Payment Services

Small Biz Trends

JULY 31, 2025

It integrates hardware like touchscreen terminals and barcode scanners with software to process payments securely and manage inventory in real-time. Comprehending the key components and functionalities of EPOS systems is crucial for any business looking to stay competitive in today’s market.

Payment Services

Small Biz Trends

JUNE 24, 2025

Key Takeaways Transition to Meta Pay: Facebook Pay is being replaced by Meta Pay as part of Meta’s strategy to create a unified digital ecosystem across its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. Utilizing Facebook Pay helped enhance customer interaction by making transactions quick and straightforward.

Payment Services

Small Biz Trends

JULY 28, 2025

Understanding Order Fulfillment in E-Commerce Grasping order fulfillment in e-commerce is fundamental for any online business aiming to thrive in a competitive market. The fulfillment industry encompasses the entire process from receiving orders to shipping products, ensuring timely deliveries.

Fulfillment

Small Biz Trends

JULY 23, 2025

Zoho Inventory provides a free plan for up to 50 orders and integrates seamlessly with e-commerce platforms like Shopify and Amazon. With integrated marketing and customer management tools, your checkout process becomes more efficient, thanks to the smart POS customer display.

Management

Small Biz Trends

JULY 29, 2025

Comprehending how to effectively implement and utilize a POS system can greatly improve your business operations. What are the key factors to take into account in this integration? Importance of Inventory Management Effective management of stock is essential for any retail business looking to thrive in a competitive market.

Inventory Management

Small Biz Trends

JULY 25, 2025

Key Takeaways Diverse Opportunities: The fashion industry offers various business ideas like sustainable clothing, personalized styling services, and online boutiques, allowing entrepreneurs to explore their passion and creativity. Online Boutique Set up an e-commerce platform to sell curated fashion collections.

Fashion