Retail TouchPoints

JULY 24, 2023

TikTok has teamed up with buy now, pay later service Atome to offer installment payments on its ecommerce marketplace in Malaysia, CNBC reports. as well, while at the same time the company continues to trial new ecommerce offerings in Southeast Asia. TikTok Shop has now quietly begun to roll out in the U.S.

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A1 Retail

JUNE 15, 2021

New marketing service enables retailers to acquire more online shoppers cheaper. Klarna, a global retail bank, payments, and shopping service, today announced the launch of their new Comparison Shopping Service (CSS) in 21 markets. This is how Klarna Comparison Shopping Service works.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

There is, however, a huge opportunity for retailers that have the right offer, on the right product, at the right time. The UK’s largest independent builder’s merchant, MKM Building Supplies , recognized that the building supplies industry was changing, with 45% of its current customer base set to retire within the next five years.

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Inside Retail

MAY 29, 2023

Joined by his management team, McMillon met with suppliers, merchants, grantees, artisans and MSMEs (micro and small to medium enterprises) across the company’s programs, such as Walmart Sourcing, Walmart Vriddhi, Flipkart, PhonePe, Walmart Marketplace, Walmart Global Tech In India and Walmart Foundation. per cent to US$26.8

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

As 2024 advances, the importance and reach of paid social media advertising will only continue to grow. Recent data shows that online retailers are increasingly relying on social media advertising platforms to reach and engage with their target customers, while search-based channels such as Google Shopping and Bing are becoming less popular.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

And Wish, which held that top spot back in 2018, has now dropped out of the top 50 completely after having fallen to #35 as of last March. There are other troublesome indicators for the company: Q2 saw declines across the board at Wish. Here’s a look at some of those initiatives and where Wish is focusing next: 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Occasionally, brands will advertise special releases on items like sneakers or jackets, other times it can be furniture or a once-in-a-lifetime experience like VIP tickets to meet your favorite artist. This scenario has become common in recent years, with individuals getting creative to be first in line to resell at an inflated price.

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Inside Retail

JULY 11, 2022

On 1 July, Grab Thailand announced the launch of a pilot called Digital BagAds, which are LED digital advertisements displayed on the large green bags delivery drivers use as they buzz around the city bringing Grab’s prepared food and groceries to their customers. The crossover between business segments can also be seen in financial services.

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Retail Minded

APRIL 3, 2022

A new study revealed: Social media marketing (32%), e-commerce software (31%), email marketing (29%), retail operations (26%) and online payments (24%) score highly. Investment behind the ‘buy button’ into retail operations (26%) and online payments (24%) also score highly on merchants’ wish lists.

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Retail Minded

APRIL 18, 2024

Here’s a look at three of the most common in 2024. These links can be found in many other places as well, such as on impersonated social media accounts or fake job advertisements and malicious ads displayed on legitimate websites. The process of taking down spoofed websites can also take significant time, possibly up to months.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 17, 2022

Pinners) are auto enthusiasts and 18 million Pinners have at one time or another been in the market for a new vehicle. People come to Pinterest with a shopping mindset,” said Kim Blommer, Automotive Industry Lead at Pinterest in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. Healey, who started his career at General Motors.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Flexible Payments Will Gain Further Ground. Flexible payments are continuing to gain steam, particularly among younger generations. A survey by Klarna found that 75% of Gen Z, 76% of millennials and 60% of Gen X are looking for more flexible payment options. Let the countdown begin….

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Retail Minded

APRIL 15, 2021

Should you use only organic products for your salon services? Check And Review Your Credit Card Payment Service Options . Depending on how much your merchant service provider charges for handling credit card sales, accepting credit cards at your business can be a blessing or a curse.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 5, 2022

Online fraud cost digital commerce merchants $27 billion in 2021 , so it’s no surprise that retailers have redoubled their focus on eliminating these threats. Retailers are overly focused on quelling fraud at the expense of building customer relationships — which is their most foundational need for survival, growth and long-term success.

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Nvidia

JANUARY 18, 2022

But an industry challenge is that improved relevance requires more data and processing. digital advertising is expected to reach $191.1 It creates ad revenue from its social photo and video messaging service. “We Data of this scale can take days to train models. billion in 2021, up 25.5

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

It’s not just possible but inevitable that retailers can thrive on Amazon and compete with it at the same time. The Amazon Effect also is reflected in the in-person shopping experience at brick-and-mortar retailers. These companies, like Shipbob and Flexport, streamline operations and make ecommerce more accessible for brands.

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Star Miconics

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Between the labor shortage, supply-chain issues, and the stock market crash, it’s a wonder how retailers can keep up with consumers at all. The POS is where the payment process begins and ends, and the entire customer experience there must be seamless. Self-Service Kiosks. Mobile Payments.

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VMS

AUGUST 11, 2021

grew for the 11 th consecutive month in July, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse , which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. At a national level, back-to-school shopping is well underway, impacting a number of sectors as anticipated in our forecast. Advertisement. compared to July 2020.

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Store Growers

JUNE 3, 2022

Advertisers use Google Merchant Center to connect their product feed to Google Ads. But Google Merchant Center offers a ton of other features on top of that. Advertisers can connect product reviews, and add their promotions with their Shopping Ads, among other things. What are Google Merchant Center Programs?

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Acquiring Pinterest would allow PayPal to capture more of that e-commerce growth and diversify its income though advertising revenue. The online payments provider hopes to successfully negotiate and announce a deal by the time it reports quarterly earnings on Nov. per cent to close at $258.36, while Pinterest shares jumped 12.8

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

16, Kristin Shane, SVP Merchandising at PetSmart , and Gayitri Budhraja, Chief Brand Officer of e.l.f. On the diversity, equity and inclusion front, Stephen Wicks of BlackBusinessList.com and Deborah Biddle, Founder and Chief Consultant of The People Company, will examine the state of how DE&I strategies are executed at the store level.

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A1 Retail

AUGUST 9, 2021

Launch aims to raise awareness amongst influencers and consumers on advertising rules as Klarna data uncovers that 46% of consumers don’t know that #ad means that an influencer has been paid to promote a product or service.

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Indigo 9 Digital

APRIL 5, 2022

Merchants on Taobao pay a fee to rank higher within the site’s search engine results, similar to the way Google works. Alibaba does not charge merchants on Taobao listing or transactions fees. Merchants are charged a fee to list on Tmall as well as a sales commission and advertising fees. Source: Statista. AliExpress.

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Storis

JANUARY 22, 2024

Furniture Market is valued at $244 billion by Statista, with a projected five-year CAGR of 3.91%. Retailers are also offering services within their spaces. Buy with Prime” enables Shopify merchants to use Amazon’s payment and fulfillment services. Top 100 retailers are ahead of the curve at 63%.

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Independent Retailer

JUNE 17, 2021

While this may seem like a good idea for some businesses, marketplace behemoths such as Amazon make it difficult for brands to expand their horizon with the fierce competition and the need for a big advertising budget. One unique online marketplace called Lowkler is putting indie businesses front and center to sell their goods.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

That’s a lot of money to walk away from, and Meta isn’t, especially as it (like everyone else) is being hit hard by declines in digital advertising spend. Source: Insider Intelligence But while spending has been stifled due to economic uncertainty, it’s not all gone — so where are advertisers shifting their dollars?

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Eyewear brand Bollé , for example, saw a 456% YoY increase in sales at one of its retailers following the launch of the augmented reality (AR) try-out tool for its winter line. “AR According to a report from Shopify, merchants see a 250% increase in conversions when using 3D product image models instead of 2D images. Want more proof?

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Independent Retailer

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Here is a look at the latest crop of predictions for technology in 2023: Mobile Shopping. Shopping on mobile devices is no longer a perk, it is an expectation for consumers, and brands have to create a mobile mentality to keep up,” Jennifer Shambroom, CMO at Clickatell , said. Offer a Wide Range of Payment Options. back to top.

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Merchant Marverk

MARCH 20, 2020

Salon workers have a job that requires close physical contact with people, putting both the customer and the worker at risk. Make sure your business in compliance with the CDC’s sanitation and hygiene guidelines re: COVID-19 (see CDC: Interim Guidance for Businesses & Employers ). Revisit Sanitation & Hygiene.

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Small Biz Trends

DECEMBER 2, 2021

If you are looking at how to create a return policy , here are some of the basics it should include. Without a return policy, there can be disagreements over when and what can be returned or exchanged at the store. Take a look at these return policy examples from big brands: 1. What is a return and refund policy? Home Depot.

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365 Retail

AUGUST 10, 2021

Klarna , the global banking, payments and shopping service, is launching an experiential activation in the heart of Manchester to raise awareness amongst consumers and influencers regarding social media advertising guidelines.

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Store Growers

MAY 4, 2023

This info can be encoded in the ubiquitous barcode form and used to identify a product’s specification at the point of sale, i.e., determine product type, size, color, and the price at the checkout counter of a brick-and-mortar store. You can use the GS1 service known as GEPIR to find out who is the original GTIN holder.

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 17, 2023

The dropshipping company is paid for the merchandise, and retailers collect payment from the shopper, adding a healthy profit margin. Since product costs are low, you can price your merchandise at market value and run a profitable business. Orders can be processed in a few clicks, too. Provide Great Customer Service.

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Inside Retail

MAY 17, 2022

The industry’s latest move: accepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment. The launch of Hublot’s special Bitcoin edition of the Big Bang model, valued at approximately US$25,000 at the time, was a resounding success. Since the beginning of this year, a number of brands have begun to process crypto payments in-store.

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Retail Geek

AUGUST 29, 2023

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Store Growers

DECEMBER 8, 2022

So in this article, we’ll look at those challenges, and I’ll show you how other companies are dealing with them! But they all share the same underlying mechanic, you’re paying Google every time someone clicks on your advertisement. Then Google Ads is able to process that information to create Shopping ads.

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Store Growers

JULY 5, 2023

Not only do they provide an opportunity to save on advertising costs, but they also serve as a gateway for businesses to explore and experiment with the vast potential of Google Ads , and decide whether it’s a viable marketing channel for their offerings. Google Ads coupons give an incentive to advertisers to try out the Google Ads platform.

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