Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

How will consumers and markets respond? Instead of preemptively cutting back, many are planning to spend more this year. That’s right, retailers are planning to “invest their way through the recession,” according to new benchmark research from digital transformation company Mercaux conducted by CensusWide.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 27, 2021

The economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated demand for buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment options. Research by The Ascent showed that among people who have used a BNPL service, 45% first did so in 2019, 21% first did so in 2020, and only 7% had used a BNPL service prior to 2015. billion, according to IBISWorld.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2024

This is the second part of our two-part series, “From Self-Checkout to Just Walk Out: A Look at Autonomous Retail Experiences.” In part one we went beyond the headlines to uncover the reality of the self-checkout situation. In part two, we’re examining the feasibility of fully autonomous checkout solutions like Amazon’s Just Walk Out.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Australia, like many other regions, is witnessing a significant shift in consumer behaviour, with e-commerce playing an increasingly integral role in the retail landscape. Streamlining and optimising these processes are essential for reducing cart abandonment rates. billion in 2022. Like to learn more about Shopline Australia?

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A1 Retail

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Study commissioned by Paysafe reveals that 63% of online businesses globally see their checkout as a competitive advantage in response to changing consumer preferences, but stumbling blocks remain. Elsewhere, 29% are already offering eCash and over a third (35%) plan to in the next 12 months.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Korean consumer electronics giant LG has launched a new online shopping experience for customers in Singapore, as it looks to tap into the region’s soaring e-commerce market. It introduces an intuitive checkout experience, promising better authorisation rates, wider acceptance of international cards, and robust fraud prevention.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2022

Mashgin , a self-checkout solution powered by AI and computer vision, has raised $62.5 Mashgin plans to use the investment to grow its team, accelerate expansion and scale internationally. Mashgin plans to use the investment to grow its team, accelerate expansion and scale internationally. million in Series B funding at a $1.5

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2023

The digital wallet will be managed by Early Warning Services (EWS) , the company that operates Zelle, but will operate separately from Zelle. The other four owners in the EWS/Zelle venture include Capital One Financial , PNC Financial Services Group , U.S. Bancorp and Truist Financial.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 12, 2023

However, to do that, the system needs to be operable 24/7 throughout the entire year. But, of course, that has many downsides, such as cost, workforce planning, etc. The ultimate benefits that come with all of that include: reduced operating costs, fewer operator errors, increased sales, . Checkouts.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Simplifying Checkout In this case, “simplifying checkout” means embracing “self-checkout.” To prove the value of these experiences, Buzek cited results at retailer Sam’s Club , where stores that offered a self-checkout option registered sales 18% higher than those without it.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Photo courtesy of TikTok Shop While the ecommerce functionality has been available to at least some users since late last year, today marks the service’s debut to the wider TikTok community, and to say that both consumers and brands have been eagerly anticipating this development might be an understatement. Digital Service (USDS).

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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 Consumers are now more digital, and they’ve gotten into these habits. Source: CivicScience.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 29, 2023

Pay Later — which will let users split purchases into four payments spread over six weeks with no interest and no fees — is now available for some randomly selected Apple Wallet users in the U.S., For its part, Apple says it plans to report Apple Pay Later loans to the U.S. and will roll out to all users in the coming months.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 18, 2020

A family institution since its founding in 1954, Harry Rosen has always been lauded for its highly personal service and needed a way to empower customer advisors as all 17 of its stores faced closures during the pandemic. Originally a multi-year plan, the project turned into a six-month sprint supported by Bold Commerce.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 29, 2022

But the payment method is already truly embedded in the digital economy and is not going anywhere, even if it is regulated. Let’s look at the conditions that were so favourable to this payment method, the inevitable regulations and consumer and media response. BNPL is disrupting credit and driving competition.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2022

In fact, a recent Verizon Business Small Business Recovery Survey found that 63% of small and mid-sized business owners have implemented new tools and technology to change their processes and the customer experience. 5G can Drive Consumer Engagement. 5G can Drive Consumer Engagement. Improved Customer Experience.

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Inside Retail

JULY 9, 2022

Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) are gaining popularity with customers. In Europe, 80 per cent of consumers expect to have the option to pay with a payment method other than cards. The same is true in Asia Pacific, where 94 per cent of consumers will consider using APMs this year. Draw on local knowledge.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2021

Humans have been dynamically evolving the concept of loans and credit in commerce for hundreds of years — culminating in the explosion of consumer credit cards in the 20th century. consumers have now used a buy now pay later (BNPL) service. . consumers have now used a buy now pay later (BNPL) service. .

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Proper security is imperative to any business’ bottom line and the integrity of their brand, but how can that be achieved without increasing the burden on the end consumer? A unique key pair is created for every website, service and app that the consumer needs to access, and is tied to a specific site or application.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 2, 2021

From contactless payment to fully automated checkout, innovations showed promise for streamlining and improving the customer experience. The “frictionless” label applies to a number of different technologies; many of them associated with the checkout process. A recent Mastercard survey suggested that 51% of U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Even before the pandemic completely upended the world economy, how consumers shopped had been changing — and mobile devices were at the forefront of that change. Mobile devices have become powerful payment instruments, on the way to replacing traditional cards for in-store purchases in many markets around the globe.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 22, 2021

Autonomous convenience store retailer Wundermart is expanding its operations, with plans to open more than 10,000 checkout-free stores in a partnership with contactless checkout company AiFi. Computer Vision Can Drive a Better Product Mix.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 5, 2024

Ikea have established themselves as an affordable and accessible homewares brand for Australian consumers but they are showing no signs of slowing down. IR : What are your expectations for consumer sentiment and spending in the year ahead? This Plan and Order Point will also have a Pick Up Point for customers onsite.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 15, 2022

Controlling traffic volume and giving the perception of control and exclusivity to the consumer is one way to make the most out of each square inch. Self-Checkout/Roaming Checkout. Versions of self-checkout are already in play for grocery, big box and a variety of other stores, mostly to reduce wait times at registers.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 3, 2022

Which is great news for consumers who are unabashed fans of buy now, pay later, also called BNPL. Also known as a point-of-sale loan, BNPL splits a purchase into multiple equal payments, with the first payment usually due at checkout and subsequent payments billed to a credit or debit card. trillion by 2030.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

Square plans to purchase buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Afterpay in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $29 billion. The Melbourne, Australia-based company currently serves more than 16 million consumers and nearly 100,000 merchants worldwide. Schwartz noted that Afterpay is a founding member of the CLA’s BNPL task force.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 18, 2022

But now, as BNPL offerings — and consumers’ understanding of them — mature, the explosive growth of the last two years is slowing. With inflation and interest rates on the rise, a more nuanced approach to BNPL is emerging, and experts say that’s a good thing for both consumers and retailers. In fact, 50% of U.S

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A1 Retail

AUGUST 26, 2021

The shift to ecommerce has changed the game for modern retailers, leading many to shift their attentions online and start to plan for international growth. To do so effectively, however, retailers need to optimise their payments ecosystems now to put in place the right framework for expansion in the future.

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365 Retail

APRIL 27, 2023

It’s fair to say that self-service checkouts are not universally popular with shoppers. The biggest reason is the irritation we experience when the process doesn’t work smoothly, particularly from the ‘unknown items in the bagging area’ Many of us have felt this frustration at the grocery store.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Cyberattacks and network outages can disrupt operations and erode customer loyalty. This article delves into the evolving threat landscape, examining the impact of these disruptions on retail operations and exploring proactive measures for safeguarding businesses, customer data and reputations.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2023

Retailers cited rising costs, declining consumer spending and supply chain volatility as their top concerns. Customer Experience It’s been five years since Amazon Go opened to the public, creating the template for the retail store of the future by allowing shoppers to skip the checkout line entirely.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

New research from Combank shows a growing divergence between Australian consumers who say they’re comfortable and those who say they’re doing it tough, irrespective of their financial situation. We are finding that consumers are more discerning now. They’re being a lot more discerning with their discretionary dollars.

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A1 Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Mollie reveals that economically ‘concerned’ consumers are relying more on social media, BNPL, and discounts when shopping online but expect to spend more in the next year Mollie , one of the fastest growing financial service providers in Europe, today unveiled findings from its second annual European Ecommerce Report.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2023

Recent AI advancements have the power to reshape the way the industry operates. Retailers embracing Generative AI can stay ahead of the curve and compete in this ever-changing competitive landscape — enabling them to lead with a customer-first approach while operating with more efficiency. Providing 24/7 customer service.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 13, 2021

PayPal has acquired ecommerce returns solution Happy Returns as it continues to expand beyond payments, with the aim of becoming a “digital commerce enablement engine.” Under the PayPal banner, Happy Returns plans to focus on improving its platform and expanding its footprint. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 10, 2024

The world’s largest retailer shared expansive plans for the future of retail at the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024), focusing on adaptive retail strategies that encompass realms of customers, workforce and society. It’s essentially a ‘Virtual Try-On’ service that becomes a social experience.

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365 Retail

MARCH 7, 2023

Newpay, a digital credit account that spreads the cost of online purchases, has partnered with THG to offer its customers a flexible and regulated way to pay at checkout. Newpay has been fully integrated into the checkout experience, offering seamless access to credit for customers.

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