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Cryptocurrencies are the Future of Payments: Here is How Merchants Fit In

Retail TouchPoints

With banks and credit card companies warming up to the idea of Bitcoin trading and crypto rewards on card transactions, are they really extending the benefits of crypto to merchants, or is this just a play to get consumers to buy into a shiny new card that looks different but acts very much the same? of their total transaction in Bitcoins.

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Affirm Expands into Post-Purchase with $300M Acquisition of Returnly

Retail TouchPoints

Flexible payment provider Affirm is expanding its range of services to include the post-purchase experience with the acquisition of online returns solution Returnly for approximately $300 million. Retailers such as Walmart , Bonobos and Peloton currently use Affirm to offer customers flexible payment options such as Buy Now, Pay Later.

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Buy Now, Pay Later: Does it Work for your Online Retail Business?

Retail TouchPoints

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. Here’s an in-depth look at BNPL and the potential benefits to your online and in-store business.

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How three Aussie businesses set themselves up for international success

Inside Retail

In the last year alone, the number of Australian merchants looking to sell online to new countries overseas almost doubled to 39 per cent, up from 20 per cent in 2022. When choosing one, consider every detail, from sending locations and costs to the level of service and support youll receive along the way. Ready to take your next step?

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Square Debuts Appointment Booking App to Help Service Providers Connect with Customers

Retail TouchPoints

Financial services and POS solution Square has launched a new consumer-facing app that lets customers search, discover and book appointments with beauty and personal care professionals. Additionally, businesses can solicit private feedback through the app to better improve operations and customer service.

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Combat Inflation’s Impact by Streamlining Conversational Commerce Channels

Retail TouchPoints

for Q1 2023 — the first period with no online sales growth since the Index debuted in 2014. pullback in online spending contributed to a 2% year-over-year drop globally, although growth rates remained higher in smaller markets like the Middle East and Africa, at 21% , and in Latin America, which saw 7% growth. “If

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How Visual Outfitting Helps Brands Create Inspiration at Scale

Retail TouchPoints

One leading example: Express , which is transforming from “a store at the mall” to a brand with purpose powered by a styling community. At a key step in the journey, right when she needed inspiration and guidance most, the brand has left her to figure things out on her own. They provide merchants with oversight and full control (vs.

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