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Retail and Healthcare: A Relationship that Today’s Technology can Promote, Strengthen and Expand

Retail TouchPoints

Providing healthcare services — such as Botox, hair removal, skin contouring and even facelifts — in a sleek spa environment means many who first come in for a one-time facial or massage ultimately may opt for more expensive healthcare services. Bespoke statement designs and calls to action also promote faster payments.

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Australia unveils draft law to regulate digital payment providers

Inside Retail

Apple Pay, Google Pay and China’s WeChat Pay, which have grown rapidly in recent years, are not currently designated as payment systems, putting them outside Australia’s financial regulatory system. It would also give powers to the treasurer to order regulators to check if any payment platforms pose risks to the country.

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Smart shopping carts, low-code and robots: Welcome to retail tech in 2023

Inside Retail

With new applications on the horizon, AI is set to play an ever growing role in improving not only customer experience, but also store efficiency and operations. Retail workers have access to information about products, promotions, and pricing instantly. Payment systems evolution. Robotics on the rise.

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Unlocking Commerce: The Win-Win of Dynamic Currency Conversion

Retail TouchPoints

One such payment option that has demonstrated its effectiveness in streamlining these transactions is Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC). DCC is an optional service offered at the point of sale, allowing customers to view the cost of their purchases in their home currency. Benefits for Retailers 1. As evidenced by the data showing U.S.

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How to Improve Business Processes with B2B eCommerce Software

Retail Focus

However, to do that, the system needs to be operable 24/7 throughout the entire year. The ultimate benefits that come with all of that include: reduced operating costs, fewer operator errors, increased sales, . Deciding Which Processes to Automate. The old-fashioned way of doing that was always to have staff available.

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Gift Card Association Promotes PSA Warning Consumers About Fraud Dangers

Retail TouchPoints

In conjunction with the upcoming National Consumer Protection Week, the Retail Gift Card Association (RGCA) is promoting a public service announcement to inform consumers about steps toward secure use. Postal Service. Gift cards remain a popular purchase among consumers, but they also provide openings for scammers and criminals.

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Inmar Intelligence Launches Integrated Omnichannel Payment Platform

Retail TouchPoints

Inmar Intelligence , a data-driven technology-enabled services company, has launched InmarPay, a unified omnichannel payment platform. InmarPay aims to drive profitability by connecting consumer engagement and payments for retailers, pharmacies and CPG manufacturers.