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7 Biggest Traps That Ecommerce Platforms Don’t Tell Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

Using ecommerce platforms like Shopify , Wix or SnapBlooms is a no-brainer for small shops, but before signing on to one, you must know your niche industry and the available ecommerce solutions. A successful ecommerce website exceeds customer expectations when purchasing online, making the experience trustworthy, seamless and easy overall.

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Why Uncommon Corporate Partnerships are a Must in 2024 (and How to Make Them a Reality)

Retail TouchPoints

Full-service restaurants are trailing their limited-service peers. Target, Kohl’s and Lowe’s leveraged these partnerships to generate new reasons to visit their stores, aiming to gain new, loyal customers who would visit more than just the shop-in-shops. However, not all customers behave the same.

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How the Subscription Economy Is Reimagining Every Industry

Retail TouchPoints

While subscriptions have been an option for consumers in a number of retail environments — from apparel and pet supplies to media consumption — the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of subscriptions in a variety of industries that turned to payment technology to adapt their business. The Subscription Economy is Here to Stay.

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The Future of Retail and AI

Retail TouchPoints

In fact, it’s evolved from a futuristic sci-fi concept to a safe option for shoppers to do their daily grocery shopping. Namely, the conversations focus on how traditional brick-and-mortar stores can incorporate AI into their operations as more and more fully autonomous stores pop up around the world.

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Customer Service Representative Job Description: Templates for Hiring at Your Business

Small Biz Trends

As you look to expand your small business, each employee becomes a critical component in building robust customer relationships and boosting customer satisfaction levels. The customer service representative emerges as a pivotal figure, often embodying the company’s image. Processing payments and refunds.

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No Longer Alternative: The Rapidly Approaching Future of Local Payment Methods

Retail Minded

Contributed by Steve Villegas VP, Head of Payment Partnerships for North America. Customer retention requires a well-balanced blend of gilt-edge experience and customization. Merchants serving a global audience need an added layer of personalization; tailoring their payment method offering to consumers in each market.

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How Ecommerce Retailers Can Prepare Now for Back-to-School 2022

Retail TouchPoints

This is also the ideal time to review the online customer journey, because consumer expectations for ecommerce convenience and personalization are higher than ever, based on the findings of ClearSale’s 2021 State of Consumer Attitudes on Ecommerce, Fraud & CX survey. Give Back-to-School Shoppers Alternative Payment Options.