Inside Retail

JULY 12, 2023

Upmarket Melbourne CBD eatery Calia has collapsed into voluntary administration, owing an estimated $2 million to Australian diner loyalty platform Liven and raising questions for diners with unredeemed restaurant credits. If this is accepted by creditors, the business will be restructured and continue on,” they said. $2

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 7, 2020

While we shouldn’t expect online sales to remain at their peak levels when the safety risks of in-person shopping dissipate, merchants cannot hope to weather the storm and return to business as usual. As we move forward, these capabilities are critical for all retailers: Accept Contactless Payments. Traditionally, U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2021

Businesses looking for ways to gain a competitive edge over their competitors have been pushing service advantages into new areas, including alternative payment models. Enter “buy now, pay later,” whose appeal is growing customer bases and revenue channels. That’s right — no more chasing after late payments.

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I Vend

JUNE 17, 2025

Whether you run a grocery chain that scans thousands of SKUs an hour or a boutique with unpredictable footfall, a point-of-sale outage stalls revenue, frustrates shoppers, and invites errors that open the door to fraud. These capabilities are not separate modules or expensive add-ons—they’re embedded in the platform by design.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This is arguably in no small part driven by consumers’ desire for enhanced personalization and convenience , as well as their growing digital prowess as technology becomes increasingly embedded in their daily lives. By 2030, the smart retail market will be worth $91.36 billion thanks to these aggressive investments.

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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. And yet many retailers remain unaware of chargeback fraud and its harmful impacts on business revenues. Internet payments mean more purchases.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 25, 2020

This applies not just to consumers but to workers returning to retail stores as well. From payments to delivery, processes have been scrutinised to reduce the need to touch people, products and PIN pads. There is no ‘returning to normal’. Livestreaming Unlocks Massive Sales Potential.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 17, 2022

Unified commerce is essentially the integration of all data-driven channels of retail – customer and product data from both in-store and online – on a consolidated platform. it operates in silos and unconnected platforms. Buy online, return in-store. But what does that mean in practice for customers?

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Easton Town Center CEO Jennifer Peterson of Steiner + Associates will discuss the innovative solutions they’ve implemented throughout the customer journey, such as centralized pickup and return locations and using AR to improve brand and product discovery. New platforms for engagement and revenue. Join the discussion on Nov.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 8, 2025

In a rush to create a shopping environment that wows customers and entices them to spend, many retailers overlook the payment process’s impact on the overall customer experience. Retailers overlook that the payment experience can be their last memory of the store and influence their decision to return or not.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 17, 2025

Importance of Customer Experience Customer experience plays a crucial role in the success of your small business. Positive experiences can lead to repeat business, word-of-mouth referrals, and increased revenue. Implement easy checkout processes, flexible payment options, and clear return policies.

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I Vend

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Read more Challenges Online/offline – Online research and sales account for an ever increasing share of the market. Consumers may do their research online, come into the store to see and try the goods, and either buy in store or return to their screen for the final purchase. Electronics is a highly specialized form of retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 2, 2024

That has begun to change now, and among the swath of new platforms aiming to serve this sector, Faire has emerged as a front-runner. Since its launch in 2017, the platform has raised more than $1.29 At the time Faire was running a deal to promote its expansion into Europe , where the platform would cover import taxes. “I

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2023

“They are at the cusp of all things digital, which drives us on everything, from payment options to search — and ultimately, from a merchandising platform standpoint. We also offer a dropship program, all driven through the platform. For our customers it’s all about breadth.” It manages our BOPIS component.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Personalization also increases the relevance of ads on social platforms, which can spark unplanned purchases that create the same enjoyment as making an impulse buy in person. Case in point: Return rates for online purchases are 15% to 40%, compared with 5% to 10% for in-store purchases.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2020

Similarly, brands and retailers also are getting savvy about how they leverage in-store concession spaces; for example, launching new items on selected days to test market response or entice consumers to return time and again. This makes clear how radical the impact of digital transformation has been in nearly every industry.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Evolving Threat Landscape Retailers increasingly rely on digital platforms for sales, inventory management and customer engagement. A network outage can mean lost sales in the short term, as shoppers simply move to another brand for that purchase, or losses in the long term if that customer does not return.

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I Vend

APRIL 2, 2025

You know that its more than simply a point of sale, and that it offers a comprehensive platform for managing the entire retail operation. Frictionless checkout – your customers come into your stores, they choose their goods and thenthey have to wait in line to pay, or they cant use the payment method they want.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

London IT Support ensures that all your business systems run smoothly and efficiently, helping to avoid costly downtime and technical issues that can disrupt operations. London IT Support provides robust cybersecurity measures to protect your retail business from data breaches and cyberattacks.

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I Vend

APRIL 2, 2025

What will best suit your business needs? What differentiates one platform from another? But in a store, no network means no transactions, loss of revenue and very unhappy customers. The software at the checkout stores sits on the point of sale device and is not dependent on the network.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Technology that helps retailers manage all channels in a single, connected way enables them to serve customers across all touchpoints, including mobile and e-commerce platforms, with a consistent messaging and consumer experience. “It While consumers have returned to brick-and-mortar stores, most now shop online and offline.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 21, 2025

Sales Process: The ticket sales process involves straightforward steps from purchasing to payment, emphasizing efficiency and customer interaction. Revenue Potential: Retailers benefit financially from ticket sales and commissions, with the potential for increased sales from associated products and jackpot events.

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Star Miconics

JANUARY 31, 2025

Merchants have focused on adapting their IT environments to accommodate the growth of digital payments. If your business falls into the high-cash category, its critical that you implement an effective cash management solution, including a cash drawer that meets your needs.

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I Vend

MARCH 14, 2023

As shoppers return to brick and mortar stores in their drovers, they crave the in-store experience. Retailers who want to set themselves apart are integrating more human and personal touchpoints into the shopping experience, increasing engagement, loyalty and sales. mPOS offers the opportunity to save the sale and increase revenue.

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I Vend

APRIL 20, 2023

The point of sale is the engine room of every store, where the transactional business of retail takes place. It’s also often the only point at which there is any direct engagement with the shopper. Learn how our mobile POS transforms the checkout process. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

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I Vend

JULY 15, 2022

Customer satisfaction and employee satisfaction are the two sides to the thriving retail business coin. Happy customers buy more, return more and tell others. Happy employees contribute to the bottom line of a retail business. Customer self-service – self-checkout to reduce queues and make for smooth, easy payments.

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I Vend

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Online shopping is intrinsically more personalized – a customer can be greeted by name, shown previous orders, receive suggestions for items they might like and have their payment details stored for seamless checkout. We know that customers demand personalization, so the more you can offer it, the faster you can stride ahead.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Connecting data from point-of-sale transactions, website traffic, email engagement, and media impressions enables retailers to create targeted campaigns, personalised offers, and customer-centric products and services, which ultimately can result in increased brand engagement and sales. Deliver better customer experiences.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 8, 2025

Analyze customer preferences and spending habits to forecast revenue accurately. Include estimated startup costs, operating expenses, and anticipated revenue streams. You need a Business License that varies from $50 to $400, depending on your locality, with processing times ranging from 1 to 4 weeks.

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I Vend

JULY 10, 2023

But of course it also means that currently 82% of shopping still takes place in a store, and therefore whilst retailers must have a strong ecommerce presence, they can’t afford to be ignore what is still their biggest source of revenue – the brick and mortar store. Support for cross-platform transactions , such as click and collect or BORIS.

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I Vend

JULY 10, 2023

But of course it also means that currently 82% of shopping still takes place in a store, and therefore whilst retailers must have a strong ecommerce presence, they can’t afford to be ignore what is still their biggest source of revenue – the brick and mortar store. Support for cross-platform transactions , such as click and collect or BORIS.

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I Vend

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Learn how our retail technology platform can transform your business. AI is a good example, with smart retailers exploring how they can use it to deliver a seamless shopping experience – whether that’s improving stock management, choice of goods offered, delivery times, or returns process.

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I Vend

AUGUST 13, 2023

Retailers to succeed iVend has helped thousands of retailers to succeed Learn more about our smart retail technology platform. They harness the wealth of information in their retail POS software and use data analytics to uncover exactly what is going on in their business. Success in retail certainly doesn’t come easy.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 14, 2022

By deploying the Joya Touch 22, retailers can reduce the time their customers spend waiting in queues because when they finish shopping they can proceed straight to payment, without the need for checkout staff to scan each item manually. The notifications – and details of the products they scan – are displayed on a large 4.3-inch

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I Vend

MAY 8, 2024

An integrated point of sale captures key customer and sales data, which can be analysed to uncover additional ways to engage customers or increase your wine and liquor store efficiency. Mobile wine and liquor store POS enhances the customer experience, and increases sales, both of which unlock growth.

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I Vend

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Returns – the forecast is that returns, as ever, will increase during holiday season, but that with smart, customer-focussed returns policies, they can act as a differentiator – the research found that customers value policies such offering Buy Online and Return in Store (BORIS), extended return windows and ‘curated exchanges’ instead of returns.

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I Vend

AUGUST 12, 2024

IT systems are essential in any modern retail operation and the two key platforms are point of sale (POS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). These two platforms each play a different, but equally crucial, role. iVend’s POS platform iVend’s POS platform has integrations to all major ERPs.

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