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4 Tips to Help Retailers Meet PCI DSS Compliance

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Among the many obstacles that retailers now face, data compliance and security continue to be a major challenge, especially given the high volumes of personally identifiable information (PII) and payment card information (PCI) that retailers process on a daily basis. An Introduction to PCI Compliance.

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Study: Consumers Warm to Social Commerce, But Payment Mistrust Could Hamper Growth

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Isolation was a defining characteristic of 2020: with stores, workplaces, restaurants, gyms and travel hubs closed, people around the world turned to one of the few remaining channels available for community and connection — social media. Side note: Users overwhelmingly preferred silent ads to those with sound, by a ratio of nine to one.).

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DEI Deflates, Retail Media Rises, Mergers Flounder

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Exclusive: Google Debuts New Retail Media Solution with Lowes as First Beta Tester (March 18, 2024) Retail media was THE growth story in 2024, fueled by these networks ability to target consumers at key decision points in the shopper journey. consumers wallet.

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Payments in 2021: What Lies Ahead After the Digital Boom

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It has been a year of momentous change for the payments industry. Years of transformation transpired in just a few months with rapid shifts in both consumer behaviors and merchant expectations for e-commerce. And how will permanently altered consumer behaviors shape online payment preferences?

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

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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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Gift Card Association Promotes PSA Warning Consumers About Fraud Dangers

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Gift cards remain a popular purchase among consumers, but they also provide openings for scammers and criminals. 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.

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Unlocking Commerce: The Win-Win of Dynamic Currency Conversion

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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. trillion in 2020, and projections show a growth of up to $5.4