Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2023

As their popularity continues to surge, it is crucial for retailers to consider embracing crypto acceptance as a payment option. There are a number of businesses across Australia already accepting cryptocurrency payments. Mitigating the volatility of cryptocurrencies can be a barrier for retailers as a payment option.

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Small Biz Trends

DECEMBER 6, 2022

A point-of-sale system is one of the best tools for small businesses looking to accept payments. Point-of-sale systems enable business owners to be more agile with their payment processing and forego using the cash drawer. What Is a Point of Sale POS System? How Do POS Systems Work?

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Experts report that chargebacks will cost merchants over $100 billion in 2023, and false claims and abuse of the chargeback process are a growing threat to merchants. The hidden expenses of wasted time, expensive fees, penalties or additional losses of goods and services add up. Internet payments mean more purchases.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

So-called “negative option” services are a controversial yet time-tested method of doing business. Under this model, a customer signs up for a subscription service, typically as part of a free trial offer. The customer is then charged on an ongoing basis unless they explicitly cancel the service in question.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 8, 2022

The good news is that since its global popularization in 2020, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) has become a real game-changer for merchants looking to boost their business. For shoppers, BNPL is a seamless payment method that helps break up their purchases into several installments, bringing more cash flow and budgeting flexibility.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

This latest addition to Shopify’s offerings relies on the company’s point-of-sale software, which is designed to allow retailers to sell online and offline. Merchants can gain a complete understanding of the customer journey to support on-the-spot personalized experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Shopify has taken a stake in the B2B retail marketplace Faire and is establishing Faire as the recommended wholesale marketplace for its millions of global merchants through a deeper integration between the two platforms. The size of Shopify’s stake in Faire was not disclosed.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2023

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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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Google Pay will make buy now, pay later (BNPL) options available for online and mobile payments in the U.S. Google Pay has partnered with Affirm and Australia-based Zip and will begin offering their pay-in-four services on Android devices early in 2024. YoY and $2.5 billion more than last year, according to data from Adobe Analytics.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

TikTok Shop will now bring shoppable videos and livestreams directly to For You feeds across the country, and give brands, merchants and creators the tools to sell directly through shoppable content on the TikTok app.” Digital Service (USDS). reads the company announcement. The company also reiterated that all TikTok-protected U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2021

consumers have now used a buy now pay later (BNPL) service. . Businesses looking for ways to gain a competitive edge over their competitors have been pushing service advantages into new areas, including alternative payment models. Using BNPL, approved customers can defer payments at checkout — both online and in-store.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As economic pressures and living costs surge, more people than ever are considering using point-of-service (POS) finance — such as buy now, pay later and installment loans — to manage their cashflow. It is in nobody’s interest to onboard financially delinquent customers or customers with affordability problems.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 7, 2020

And Nike maintained top-of-mind focus amidst lockdown in China by promoting its workout app, resulting in an 80% increase in use and a 30% increase in online sales. As we move forward, these capabilities are critical for all retailers: Accept Contactless Payments. And contactless is not limited to the point of sale.

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Retail Minded

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Did you know that point of sale systems date back to 1879 when the first one was invented by American shopkeeper James Ritty. This, as Kamara explains, is a key component to how the pandemic has changed retail and he describes it as “self-service commerce”. Using mobile, for example, became increasingly popular.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2023

In 2017, Polywood had a great product sustainability story (its outdoor furniture is made from 100% recycled plastic and comes with a 20-year guarantee) and a solid launching pad for direct-to-consumer sales (a 27 -year history of selling through big box, home improvement and specialty patio stores). It was an involved, intense process.

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Star Miconics

MARCH 21, 2022

Complemented with Star’s TSP654II and Value Series cash drawer, Metro Payment offers merchants a full range of products, services, and expertise to help streamline payment operations. Metro Payment is eager to partner with Star Micronics to offer customers a payment solution with excellent customer service.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Further, making purchases online has become even easier with the emergence of point-of-sale (POS) lending, which allows consumers to split the cost of purchases into regular installments — even for a purchase as small as a $75 sweater. Because of this ease, merchants have begun relying on POS financing to drive sales growth.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 21, 2021

The pandemic accelerated not just ecommerce but also digital payment methods: digital wallets reached 29.3% The wallets are expected to unseat credit cards as the preferred online payment method in the coming years, according to the FIS Global Payments Report 2021. share of ecommerce payments. of ecommerce spend.

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Star Miconics

MARCH 11, 2022

Self-service, or “unattended” environments, are the new expectation, and 2022 will officially be the watershed moment for self-checkout technology, adoption, and innovation. Consumers now expect payment solutions that both anticipate and address their needs no matter where, when, or how they choose to shop. Payments Are Complicated.

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Independent Retailer

JUNE 23, 2022

Times are tough, especially for businesses struggling to stay afloat with the increased expenses from credit card processing companies. National Retail Solutions (NRS) offers NRS PAY credit card processing to help merchants with this problem. If a merchant processes lower volume, FeeBU$TER carries one flat monthly fee of $49.95

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In addition to the products and services they offer, retailers are reconsidering the environmental and social impacts of their supply chains, employee activity and even which partners they choose to work with in an effort to fulfill a moral obligation to their consumers — especially the younger generation.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The key expansions include Target adding Sezzle and Affirm to its payment options; Simon enabling Klarna for interested merchants at any of its shopping centers; and FreedomPay integrating Klarna into its platform to provide more brick-and-mortar retailers access to BNPL options.

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Independent Retailer

JULY 15, 2021

“We recognize that there is a big challenge to selling CBD products, because a significant number of credit card processing companies refuse to process for CBD retailers, making many CBD sales a less-than-desirable, cash-only purchase. NRS PAY happily services credit card transactions through its credit card processing programs.

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A1 Retail

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Kirsty Morris, Managing Director of Specialist Sales at Barclaycard Payments talks to A1 Retail about Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) and how merchants can prepare this festive shopping season. 2022 saw the biggest change to payments in 16 years, since chip-and-pin was introduced.

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Star Miconics

AUGUST 17, 2022

This was good for both merchants and consumers, but it ultimately led to a surge in chargebacks and friendly fraud. Merchants have the right to contest invalid chargebacks, but proving a claim is bogus requires evidence. Merchants have the right to contest invalid chargebacks, but proving a claim is bogus requires evidence.

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Clover - Retail

APRIL 18, 2024

Instead, when a customer orders the product, the retailer contacts their manufacturer or wholesale merchant–who keeps inventory of the product on-hand–and has the product shipped directly to the customer. Retailers make a profit by selling the product at a higher price than what manufacturers/wholesale merchants sell it to them for.

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Star Miconics

JANUARY 26, 2023

But while those things are still in the realm of science fiction, AI has become increasingly engrained in the modern technology we now use every day, from our smartphones to our point-of-sale (POS) systems. AI helps consumers and workers streamline their activities and increase productivity. But what is artificial intelligence?

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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. One BigCommerce merchant saw conversion rates jump from 52.9% after deploying both of these tactics.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Now more than ever, the finer details of a business, such as the payment terminal, can be the difference between a good and an average shopping experience. This is where SoftPoS has emerged as a game-changer, eliminating long standing obstacles by allowing merchants to harness the power of NFC-enabled devices already at their fingertips.

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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. Customer service (28%).

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2020

As the pandemic has driven the adoption of e-Commerce to a level retailers didn’t expect to see for a year or more, many are speeding up the development of digital products and services that were further ahead on their technology roadmaps. QFC Pilots Apple Pay, Google Pay And Other Touchless Payments.

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Retail Bound

APRIL 13, 2024

From the manufacturers to the distributors, to your retail store – there are many factors and unexpected costs to consider during the shipping process that can be often overlooked. Drop Shipping Model Drop shipping is where a retailer markets a product, collects payment from the customer, and then orders the item from a supplier/wholesaler.

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Retail Dive

JUNE 21, 2021

The new payment option allows merchants to convert their android smartphones into point-of-sale systems to accept tap payments.

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National Retail Solutions

JULY 11, 2022

Most merchants today use a point of sale system to operate their businesses. A point of sale system is the heart of any small to mid-sized convenience store, mini-mart, grocery, and retail establishment. What is a POS System A POS system allows your business to accept payments (cash or credit)[.].

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Independent Retailer

AUGUST 29, 2022

“Point of sale financing has historically been reserved for large purchases like luxury electronics, but now we are seeing an uptick in consumers using installment plans for smaller purchases across large and small retailers.” BNPL is the New Credit Card.

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Independent Retailer

OCTOBER 21, 2021

NRS operates a point-of-sale (POS) terminal-based platform across the USA, plus NRS Pay credit card processing for independent convenience, grocery, liquor, tobacco, hardware, beauty supply and gas station c-stores. Credit Card Processing. The referral process is as easy as submitting a form at nrsplus.com/refer.

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A1 Retail

OCTOBER 3, 2022

200 days on from the mandatory introduction of Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) in the UK, 73 per cent of retailers have seen online payment fraud decline as online shopping becomes safer. However, 28 per cent of merchants still aren’t fully compliant, leading to over £2.07m in sales being declined every day. per cent to 28.9

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