Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Neighbor has since moved on to a new project, but before she did, she took Retail TouchPoints behind the scenes of the year-long undertaking at Clarks to share how her team pulled it off, on time, and the lessons they learned along the way. A separate team at Clarks also was transitioning to a new POS and order management vendor, NewStore.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 14, 2025

From a risk and compliance perspective, defense, finance, tech, and healthcare are generally thought of as the riskiest industries but the retail sector is more vulnerable than it might appear. Mitigating those risks is important but food safety might be the most important of all.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Picture this: You’re about to buy something online, but the site doesn’t remember who you are, so you go buy your item elsewhere, or just not at all. consumers abandon a purchase and stop accessing an online service because they can’t remember their passwords 4.76 times per day on average.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Technology is an Asset for Retailers – But it Introduces More Risk Internet connected devices are at the center of the new customer-retailer experience. Self-service kiosks allow shoppers to take charge. Research shows that more than 90% of cyberattacks and 70% of data breaches begin at the endpoint.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 23, 2024

RFID uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects, offering retailers precise control over inventory and enabling real-time data analytics to enhance operational efficiency. These benefits lead to smoother operations and enhanced customer experiences, which in turn drive sales and satisfaction.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 13, 2023

The challenging economic environment, intense regulatory pressure and ever-present threat of fraud are creating a perfect storm that’s sweeping across the global payments landscape. Instead of seeing compliance as a painful obligation, it’s time to see it as a springboard for innovation, expansion and collaboration.

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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.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 2, 2024

In fact, the financial services firm UBS projects that the market will hit $1.5 It’s also essential to notify customers about any changes in their subscriptions, such as rate increases or service alterations. Streamline Cancellations to Cut Chargebacks One effective way to reduce chargebacks is by simplifying the cancellation process.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 7, 2025

Even though more than half ( 56% ) of retailers surveyed by KPMG completed a major payments modernization program within the past year, even more 83% already are modernizing their payment infrastructure, or are planning to do so in the new future. Consumer and Retail Leader at KPMG in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 20, 2025

PXP , a leading omnichannel global payment platform and innovative industry disruptor, is announcing the launch of its industry-redefining technology platform, PXP Unity. Marking a shift in payments, PXP offers a single integration into a commerce ecosystem that makes business simpler, better and more connected.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2025

Payment providers are banking on the fact that millions of people will soo n rely on AI to find the perfect sweater, research a new vacation spot or handle their weekly grocery shopping and they want in on the action. These agents will need to be trusted with payments, not only by users, but by banks and sellers as well.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

The seamless nature of digital commerce has inspired consumers to expect more from the payment experience everywhere they shop — online, in-store and even via social channels. Customers today expect to be able to shop where and when they want and use the payment method they want.” more compared to their previous buying levels.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Using our payment card whilst we shop online rarely gives us pause, and the many millions who buy online generally trust the system. However, the recent busy shopping season means it’s a good time to remind ourselves that there is an ongoing battle to make sure that the payment card data of your customers remains secure.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Streamlining the payout experience for merchants and other businesses,Ecommpay, the inclusive global payments platform, has launched a new Payouts via Hosted Payment Page facility. Customers can then enter their payment details on the Payment Page to complete the payout.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In fact, more than three-quarters of B2B companies claim their buyers expect a digitized sales process, according to Deloitte Digital research. However, nearly the same amount ( 71% ) of respondents describe their processes as moderately to extremely manual. Reality 2: The B2B Sales Process is Complex.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Because a problem in one area of your business can cause security or fraud issues in another, it can be helpful to take an end-to-end look at your security and fraud prevention practices to identify gaps and make improvements. Audit the data you share with suppliers to ensure youre not putting sensitive customer data at risk.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Businesses today operate in a fast-moving cyber threat landscape. As digital operations become more complex and cybercriminals launch increasingly sophisticated phishing and malware attacks, data breaches have become common occurrences. For retailers and consumer businesses, a surge in data breaches presents difficult challenges.

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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 finance teams must evolve from scorekeepers to strategic enablers to remain competitive, armed with intelligent tools and accurate insights to support agile decision-making at speed and scale.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Amazon has launched a new service Amazon Autos in partnership with Hyundai. While Amazon Autos has initially launched with new Hyundai vehicles only, the service will expand to include additional automotive brands next year, as well as additional cities and features ,such as leasing and expanded financing options. in a statement.

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Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2025

In-store operations were also affected, with disruptions to contactless payments and shortages of staple items in some locations, resulting in customer dissatisfaction. Hundreds of employees, especially those working remotely, were unable to access internal systems and forced to revert to manual processes.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MARCH 20, 2025

If you’re a retail business owner managing multiple retail stores, keeping your eye on the prize might be challenging. Understanding how your shops perform in terms of inventory and ROI is essential to the success of any multi-store operation. Instantly update data from anywhere to all stores. Start with: 1.

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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. Now, with the basics covered,lets look at some actionable tips: 1.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 22, 2025

From decentralisation to revolutionising payment processes in several businesses, smart contracts’ perks are limitless. Smart Contracts and How They Work To fully understand how smart contracts operate, well start with a reference to traditional contracts. Read on for all you need to know.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 11, 2025

Thus, as retail continues to move in a digital direction, the question on business leaders minds is are your current customer systems, processes and infrastructure prepared for digital retail in an ever-changing landscape? Retail sales, adjusted for the inclusion of Black Friday, fell by 0.3%

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Prepping click-and-collect orders, picking and packing ship-from-store orders, managing store-to-store transfers, etc. — And process returns of stuff people don’t want! Customer and product information at their fingertips What are some of the functionalities and data that your POS system needs to serve up?

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2023

As the online payments industry continues to evolve, new digital wallet solutions, such as mobile payment apps and e-wallet platforms, are becoming increasingly popular and reshaping the way consumers transact. 4 Pros of Digital Wallets Some of the advantages of digital wallet payment options include: 1.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

Retailers are adopting advanced technologies to improve customer interactions, streamline operations, and stay competitive. Contactless and Frictionless Payments Long checkout lines have been a longstanding frustration for shoppers. To combat this, retailers are embracing contactless and frictionless payment solutions.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Clean, validated address data is an essential business asset that drives a smoother customer experience, reduces operational costs and minimizes errors. This seamless data integration reduces costs and enhances customer service, supporting accurate, efficient order delivery. Connect with Greg at greg.brown@melissa.com or LinkedIn.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2023

Today, it seems cash is a thing of the past, with most shoppers leaning on credit cards or even mobile payment to complete transactions for both physical and online shopping. retail organizations should remember that compliance is only the beginning of their cybersecurity journey. While PCI DSS 4.0

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 3, 2023

With new applications on the horizon, AI is set to play an ever growing role in improving not only customer experience, but also store efficiency and operations. At Amazon, algorithms are used to track consumer behaviour and adapt product recommendations based on a wide range of factors. Payment systems evolution.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 21, 2022

For shoppers, paying for the items they want is a necessary evil at best and a complicated chore at worst (especially online). That inherent distaste for the transaction phase is one reason payment companies are so eager to expand into other parts of the shopper journey. And with 50% of global spending in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 31, 2023

And it’s increasingly clear that brands that embrace financial services within the customer journey are scoring highly on engagement scores. What’s more, the number of payment providers on the market has dramatically multiplied over the years, creating a vast and often confusing ecosystem. Many customers bail at this point.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The desire is still there to do touchless, but for different reasons than COVID safety,” he said during a presentation at the 2021 retailX conference in Chicago. More Mobile Deployments for Store Associates and Managers Mobile solutions empower managers to get out of stores’ back offices and onto the floor.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

While autonomous stores and technological innovation are high on the retail agenda, the infrastructure and operational efforts that enable them aren’t often given the same broad attention. Grocery retail is rooted in a traditional brick-and-mortar business model, with many longstanding and comprehensive internal processes.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

Whether you are an individual retailer or a multinational concern, a hospital or a theme park, app technology has ushered in a new era of customer service in our digital age. For casino operators and betting companies, mobile applications have become the ultimate resource for reaching players wherever they are.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Retail digital transformation is the process of leveraging technology to fundamentally change the way a retail business operates. It involves integrating digital tools and processes across all aspects of the business, from product development and marketing to sales and customer service.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 8, 2024

The critical role payment and financial services play in the global economy means companies in this industry will be some of the first mandated to comply. These digital “see something, say something” policies allow hackers to report vulnerabilities and help security teams find and manage vulnerabilities faster. PCI DSS v4.0

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