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How digital payments can help businesses lead in customer experience

Inside Retail

The acceptance of cash has started to trend upwards again, but payment technology is helping businesses to deliver consistently better experiences, so what does the future hold? And how can businesses be ready for evolving payment technologies? Consumers, too, preferred to use contactless payments or to shop online.

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Blockchain applications in retail

Inside Retail

Now, blockchain is building on the foundations of both by influencing everything from payments and loyalty programs to retail locations and supply chains. Building payments with blockchain The idea that a major retailer could provide its own stablecoin, or fiat-backed cryptocurrency, is tantalising.

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Record Cyber Monday Sales Carry Glad Tidings for the Season

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon alone said it sold 1 billion products during its extended promotion period, which kicked off earlier than the traditional Cyber Week start of Thanksgiving Day, on Nov. million people visited physical retail locations, in line with the 122.7 million consumers opting to visit brick-and-mortar locations, up from 72.9

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How Robotic Process Automation Can Contribute To Retail Growth

Retail Minded

Some even perform critical tasks to complete the entire retail process. But can Robotic Process Automation (RPA) take retail automation to the next level? The retail industry has been employing RPA to smoothen its operations and gain growth momentum to overcome multiple problems. That’s where robotic process automation can help.

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Hudson Uses COVID Shutdown to Shave 5 Months off Transaction Platform Deployment

Retail TouchPoints

We went through a process of intense reopening over about eight weeks from mid-May to mid-July, which has since continued at a slower pace,” said Jordi Martin-Consuegra, EVP, Chief Administrative Officer and Deputy CEO at Hudson in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. The company is now operating approximately half of its locations.

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2024 Industry Trend Guide

Storis

The Potential of Promotions The NRF found deals and promotions were top motivators for a 2% YoY increase in Cyber Week shoppers. Partnerships with local brands and influencers through store-within-store concepts or pop-up events can be strategic ways to cross-promote. Retailers are also offering services within their spaces.

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Here’s Why Store Cards Are Good For Consumers

Retail Minded

You’ll find special offers, rewards, and financing options whenever you shop at participating locations. Store credit cards and general-purpose credit cards each serve their own distinct role in the consumer finance landscape. They can be a smart way to start building credit, as their approval process is straightforward.