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Resilience is Key as Payments Acceptance becomes Mission-Critical

Retail TouchPoints

Consumers now prefer digital payment options, with cash usage declining in all major economies. Cards have become by far the most popular payment method, with contactless now accounting for most purchases made at retail stores. That is why resilience is so crucial.

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CFPB Sues Walmart for Illegal Payment Practices that Allegedly Cost Drivers $10 Million

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has sued Walmart and Branch Messenger , alleging that the partners forced the third-party delivery drivers in Walmarts Spark Driver program to use costly deposit accounts to access their earnings and in the process harvested more than $10 million in fees from the workers.

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Holiday Shopping Trends and Payments Innovations: Experience as Competitive Advantage

Retail TouchPoints

As the holiday shopping season approaches, retailers face increased pressure to facilitate a seamless and secure shopping experience. Payments technology is central to the shopping experience. During the holiday rush the security and ease of the payments experience can be as crucial as product price or availability.

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How Crypto-as-a-Service Solutions Revolutionize Business Operations

Retail Focus

The growing adoption of blockchain technology has created new opportunities for businesses looking to integrate digital assets into their operations. What is CaaS in Crypto and What Companies May Need This Service? These services typically include crypto payment gateways, digital wallets, and blockchain-based financial tools.

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The Login Effect: The Role of Customer Authentication Psychology in Retail Success 

Retail TouchPoints

Picture this: You’re about to buy something online, but the site doesn’t remember who you are, so you go buy your item elsewhere, or just not at all. consumers abandon a purchase and stop accessing an online service because they can’t remember their passwords 4.76 times per day on average.

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Shopify’s Double-Edged Sword: Tackling Accounting Complexities with Automation

Retail TouchPoints

Thus, it’s vital for CFOs to fully understand the challenges and potential risks, along with the strategies available for successfully handling Shopify’s accounting complexities. In addition to non-compliance with GAAP, inaccurate revenue recognition can lead to failed audits and poor business decisions based on skewed data.

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The Digital Checkout: How Tech is Revolutionising Online Transactions

Retail Focus

Over the past decade, the payments environment has experienced significant upheaval, driven by swift technical improvements. Innovations such as contactless cards, mobile wallets, blockchain, and real-time payments are transforming transaction methods for consumers and companies.