Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Amazon Pay is a fast and easy way to purchase products and services. Amazon Pay is a service customers can use. Or through Alexa and their payment methods in their Amazon.com accounts. This service offers small businesses access to hundreds of millions of Amazon customers. Select a payment method like a credit card.

Checkout

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.

Payment Services

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2020

Mass merchants in particular have benefited from this change: private label sales in the segment have increased by 41% over the past five years , approximately 4X higher than overall private label growth. COVID-19 has been kinder to some up-and-coming retail models than others. growth rate.

Retail Trends

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 18, 2022

To guide these consumers — and perhaps raise the green consciousness of others — retailers should certainly publicize their own sustainability efforts. A logical next step is for merchants to educate themselves about the sustainability of the brands and items they sell, particularly in the apparel space.

Apparel

Retail Dive

JULY 24, 2025

Published July 24, 2025 By Tatiana Walk-Morris post share post print email license In 2023, the retail giant hosted its first summit dedicated to Walmart Marketplace in Las Vegas. Editors picks Leon Neal via Getty Images 8 retail trends to watch in 2025 Each year brings unique headwinds and tailwinds.

Payment Services

Small Biz Trends

APRIL 15, 2021

Besides having a brick-and-mortar shop, going online to offer your products and services comes with lots of opportunities for your business. An eCommerce platform is a software application that helps businesses sell products and services online. This means users don’t have to buy web hosting or install software anywhere.

Merchant Services

A1 Retail

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Almost a fifth of UK adults are signed up to a food or restaurant meal subscription service. Consumer appetite is here to stay as two in five Brits with subscriptions plan to take out more subscription services because of the convenience they offer.

Merchant Services

Inside Retail

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The advisory firm projects that companies, especially those within the low-margin grocery sector, could see their base margins double or even triple depending on how well they scale their retail media businesses. per cent and outpacing the hardware segment, which will see 40.9 per cent YoY growth in 2025.

Merchant Services

Small Biz Trends

JULY 18, 2021

In a similar survey from ShipStation , 87% say shipping and delivery experience directly impacts their decision to shop with the merchant again. For retailers who are seeing more of their sales coming from online purchases, shipping is going to be the new customer service measuring stick. The key is to provide the option.

Shipping

VMS

AUGUST 11, 2021

Read the press release: Retail sales in the U.S. grew for the 11 th consecutive month in July, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse , which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. retail spending growth, excluding automotive and gasoline, to +10.9% compared to July 2020.

Jewelry

Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 17, 2023

Food delivery companies largely sell an undifferentiated service. Even bottled water is more differentiated than food delivery services. Cumulative payments to drivers for…deliveries…historically have exceeded the cumulative delivery fees paid by consumers,” Uber wrote in its third quarter 2020 earnings release.

Merchant Services

Retail Minded

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

After all, as a self-described retail geek, I get giddy when it comes to exploring the latest retail technology, exploring flagship stores that keep up with collective retail trends and discovering new resources that help fuel the global commerce industry at large. My favorite part, however, is always the people.

Point of Sale

Small Biz Trends

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The precise formula will vary by store, and whether or not the merchant has eCommerce stores or a brick-and-mortar location. Amazon has an extensive return policy, including specific standards for processing returns during the holiday season. Return Process. Refunds will be sent to your original method of payment.

Returns

Retail Technology Review

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Payvision, a global fintech and omnichannel payments provider, has released a new ebook exploring the future of commerce payments. The research looks into how the next generation of payments is reinventing the shopping experience, giving merchants clear insight into key strategic retail trends.

Merchant Services

Star Miconics

MAY 5, 2023

Retail profitability is on the rise and will continue to be. This means increased funds available for retailers to invest in the services VARS, ISVs, and Vendors who power the industry. The most successful channel partners are traditional VARs evolving their business offerings to include software and services. Only 16.9%

Merchant Services

Indigo 9 Digital

APRIL 5, 2022

Merchants on Taobao pay a fee to rank higher within the site’s search engine results, similar to the way Google works. Alibaba does not charge merchants on Taobao listing or transactions fees. Merchants are charged a fee to list on Tmall as well as a sales commission and advertising fees. Source: Statista. AliExpress.

Merchant Services

Star Miconics

JANUARY 5, 2024

Merchants Turn to VARs for Their Expertise As consumers have access to extensive product knowledge, merchants expect VARs to be industry experts. VARs should prioritize ensuring their employees possess an in-depth understanding of the products and services offered. Choosing the right vendors and partnerships is crucial for VARs.

Merchant Services

Retail Dive

JULY 24, 2025

The plan includes investing in premium products, experiential retail, the sales team and smooth interfaces between stores, web and mobile. The company in February also named Jerry Brandehoff its chief merchant. Editors picks Leon Neal via Getty Images 8 retail trends to watch in 2025 Each year brings unique headwinds and tailwinds.

Payment Services

Retail Dive

JULY 28, 2025

retailers in the home improvement, drugstore, grocery, mass merchant and warehouse club sectors as much as $162.7 Tackling this requires a hard look at store operations and, for most retailers, a more holistic approach to loss prevention, experts say. The percentage of gross sales lost to in-store inefficiencies stands at 5.5%

Loss Prevention

Star Miconics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Merchants in the retail and hospitality industries have greatly benefitted from such progress. Such flexibility isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about delivering a smooth, efficient customer service experience and integrating diverse software applications that manage everything from inventory to customer feedback.

Payment Services

Indigo 9 Digital

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Cash App started allowing users to make purchases in Bitcoin in 2018, making Cash App one the first mainstream payment apps to do so. Following the acquisition merchants using Square are able to offer BNPL to their customers. Cash App is now within the world’s top ten payment services. to reach 59 million this year.

Merchant Services

Rangeme

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The SellersFunding digital platform delivers a suite of financial solutions that streamlines global commerce for thousands of DTC brands, B2B merchants, and marketplace sellers. Our solutions include flexible funding for all stages of the business lifecycle, cross-border cash management, payment tools, and business analytics and insights.

Merchant Services

Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 6, 2022

“In fact, we saw the acceleration of offline retail as well—there’s more of a shift toward a true omnichannel integration.”. If you do subscribe to our retail trends newsletter to get the latest retail insights & trends delivered to your inbox. Digital Payments. Do you like this content?

Merchant Services

Rangeme

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Recurring payments : Recurring deliveries come along with recurring payments from customers. We asked Morgan Brod, Merchant Developer for SnackMagic, what makes their company stand out? RangeMe has been a very helpful tool for us, especially in our early stages when we were onboarding suppliers heavily and consistently.

Merchant Services

Retail Adventures

AUGUST 20, 2024

It’s important because these visits help you keep your finger on the pulse of industry and community trends, customer service standards, and competitor offerings. Stop in each important area of the sales floor and watch shoppers, trying to see the merchandising and customer service through their eyes. Is coverage adequate?

Shopping

Rangeme

JULY 29, 2022

Most merchants know faster fulfillment will lead to a better customer experience, but there are actually benefits to nearly every aspect of your business when you prioritize a better delivery experience for your customers. 79% of consumers say they are more likely to make a second purchase from a merchant after a positive delivery experience.

Fulfillment

Indigo 9 Digital

APRIL 4, 2022

Our philosophy is to empower others to sell, empower others to service, empower, make sure the other people are more powerful than us…Remember one thing, today for ourselves, our last year [2016] is more than $550 billion. Alibaba does not charge merchants on Taobao listing or transactions fees. Do you like this content?

Merchant Services

Small Biz Trends

JULY 19, 2021

These restricted items include but are not limited to certain firearms and parts, goods or services that promote self-harm, COVID-19 products that flout the rule for the sale of COVID-19 related products, etc. The company offers business owners a suite of services to start, manage, and grow online businesses. Laptop Stands.

Accessories

Rangeme

JULY 27, 2023

Bennett: I’ve heard your leadership team talk often about the commitment to health and healthcare services. One thing I just want to add is that our B2B partners are really interested in this suite of services that can provide better healthcare outcomes. Tompkins: First of all, we have a really curious bunch of merchants.

Merchant Services

Rangeme

AUGUST 10, 2022

As a one-stop beauty destination with full-service salons in every store, the retailer provides guests with everything across the spectrum of categories and services. The process I manage for new brand review is a rolling, year-round process. The beauty enthusiast is at the heart of everything Ulta Beauty does.

Merchant Services

Star Miconics

JANUARY 10, 2024

The TSP143IV SK is designed to meet the increasing demand for versatile and eco-friendly labeling solutions across various sectors, including food and beverage, delivery, takeout, and laundry services. Love Industry News? Star also has a wealth of peripherals, including 2D barcode scanners, scales, tablet display stands, and more.

Merchant Services

Star Miconics

JANUARY 26, 2023

According to the Gartner Glossary of Information Technology , continuous intelligence is “a design pattern in which real-time analytics are integrated into business operations, processing current and historical data to prescribe actions in response to business moments and other events.” It provides decision automation or decision support.

Point of Sale

Rangeme

MAY 23, 2024

These initiatives help suppliers understand and navigate Walmart’s processes while ensuring a steady pipeline of new and capable suppliers and products for customers. Bennett: I believe you won Merchant of the Year, correct? I won VP Merchant of the Year in 2021. I do know that the application process will open soon.

Merchant Services

Rangeme

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Today, thousands of subscription box services exist, but perhaps some of the most well-known companies are FabFitFun , Birchbox , Hello Fresh, BarkBox, and Dollar Shave Club. Morgan Brod, Merchant Developer at SnackMagic, expresses that she sources brands that have unique, specialty products. They also consider popular industry trends.

Drop-Shipping

Rangeme

JANUARY 4, 2023

and gives thousands of American suppliers the opportunity to submit their products directly to their team of merchants. For the fourth year in a row, RangeMe and ECRM have streamlined Walmart’s Open Call submission process, making product discovery easier for Walmart’s team and the participating brands.

Merchant Services

Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 30, 2023

If you do subscribe to our retail trends newsletter to get the latest retail insights & trends delivered to your inbox On achieving success 16. We made up for what we didn’t have by being merchants.” Find some humor in your failures. Don’t take yourself so seriously. Have fun. “ Do you like this content?

Merchant Services

Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 12, 2023

Consumers were finally given a way to access merchandise at much lower prices than what was available from nearby merchants. Retail stores. Sears correctly calculated that with the introduction of cars rural consumers that were once dependent on the Sears catalogue would have more access to other retailers. A lack of focus.

Merchant Services