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Crypto Payments Adoption in FinTech: How Do Retailers Fit in?

Retail TouchPoints

The issue with this is that both retailers and customers have to have accounts set up in the same exchange platform. Although there’s no such solution available right now in the market, the industry is working furiously to make it a reality in the near future. Get ready for a technology retouch.

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Optus parent assesses potential cost of data breach as lawyers circle

Inside Retail

Singapore Telecommunications said on Monday it was assessing the potential costs of the massive cybersecurity breach at its Optus arm, Australia’s second-largest telco, 12 days ago. In its second comment on the breach of private data from 10 million accounts, Singtel sought to clarify reports it could face a huge compensation bill.

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Optus parent assesses potential cost of data breach as lawyers circle

Inside Retail

Singapore Telecommunications said on Monday it was assessing the potential costs of the massive cybersecurity breach at its Optus arm, Australia’s second-largest telco, 12 days ago. In its second comment on the breach of private data from 10 million accounts, Singtel sought to clarify reports it could face a huge compensation bill.

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Retail appointments for the week

Inside Retail

Having operated at the cusp of change for more than two decades, Steve is familiar with the market pace needed to deliver digital, cultural, organisational and functional change that builds competitive advantage,” R.M. Williams stated. “He New Hugo Boss CEO steps into role.

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Mirvac finds a good fit with social fashion app Mys Tyler

Inside Retail

More than 83,000 women from over 100 countries have downloaded the app, with the US, Australia, and the UK accounting for 70 per cent of users. Neill’s background is telecommunications but she said the idea for Mys Tyler had been brewing since 2014, when she was living in New York. Solving the $1 trillion ‘fit’ problem.

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What the ‘Next Normal’ in Consumer Behavior Means for the Hourly Economy

Retail TouchPoints

In 2019, for example, internet grocery purchases accounted for only about 3% of total sales, according to a Deutsche Bank Securities report. Those abilities also could apply to a role in a telecommunications company’s call center, or as a customer service representative at a health provider or a claims representative at an insurance company.

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Three Quarters of Brits Start Saving a MONTH Before Black Friday

365 Retail

In a survey of 1,000 Brits by telecommunications provider, Esendex, more than half (56%) say they are happy to hear from businesses about their Black Friday plans up to two weeks in advance of the date, which is set for November 25 this year. With this in mind, below are some considerations to take into account when planning seasonal sales.