Secure Retail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is the highest industry security certification that provides a baseline of technical and operational requirements designed to protect account data. This version furthers the protection of payment data with new controls to address sophisticated cyber attacks. Promote security as a continuous process.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 21, 2022

That inherent distaste for the transaction phase is one reason payment companies are so eager to expand into other parts of the shopper journey. taking place online, digital payment solutions like Venmo and PayPal (which has owned Venmo since 2013) are well positioned to capitalize on the opportunity.

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Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2023

As their popularity continues to surge, it is crucial for retailers to consider embracing crypto acceptance as a payment option. There are a number of businesses across Australia already accepting cryptocurrency payments. Mitigating the volatility of cryptocurrencies can be a barrier for retailers as a payment option.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As ecommerce losses from online payment fraud surge toward $48 billion annually, it’s crucial for organizations to leverage advanced technologies to stay ahead of these bad actors. A sudden spree of small electronics purchases from different vendors at a new location could indicate account compromise.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

DoorDash has added tax-advantaged HSA and FSA accounts as payment options for on-demand delivery of more than 30,000 eligible products. To publicize the new option, the delivery service has added “HSA/FSA Eligible” labels under individual products on select merchants’ store pages. Additionally, through Nov.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 22, 2023

Amazon has expanded its reach in the payments arena with the the launch of Express Payout for Amazon Pay merchants and the reported expansion of its cashierless checkout to 200 stores. The growth of Amazon’s cashierless technology reflects its rising payments capabilities.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2023

For retailers, meeting demand for an ever-expanding range of payments and digital services no longer has to be costly or complex. To keep pace, online retailers continue to add new services to their e-commerce offerings. Every consumer wants to shop on their terms. The evolution of e-commerce offerings continues to gain pace.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 2, 2022

This is particularly true for card-not-present fraud, which accounts for the vast majority of issues, and increased by 12 per cent in the year to 30 June 2021. . One crucial area is merchant fraud, and any business taking card payments is vulnerable. This is where card data and even entire customer identities can be stolen.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Brite Payments, a leading provider of open banking-based instant payments, will host its upcoming webinar Payment Insights 2024 at 15:00 CEST (14:00 BST) on Thursday, 26 September. Lisa Calderwood, Communications Manager at Brite Payments, will moderate the discussion.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

So-called “negative option” services are a controversial yet time-tested method of doing business. Under this model, a customer signs up for a subscription service, typically as part of a free trial offer. The customer is then charged on an ongoing basis unless they explicitly cancel the service in question.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

TikTok Shop has today announced a new partnership with Royal Mail to help merchants of all sizes improve their delivery experience and thrive on the platform. By integrating the service into TikTok Shop, merchants of all sizes can save time and improve the delivery experience.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Andrew Thornton, retail industry lead at Tyro Payments, explains that loyalty programs work better if tied to the same cards customers use to pay for goods, overcoming the need to present a loyalty program membership card or recite a phone number to earn points. “It

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 30, 2024

PayPal is entering the media business with plans for a new advertising platform that will draw on its relationships with millions of consumers and merchants to help the latter “sell more products and services effectively,” according to a company statement. I’m thrilled to have Mark join our team and lead this important work.”

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2022

Since spinning off from eBay and going public for a second time in 2015, PayPal has expanded its reach well beyond that one digital marketplace to more than 30 million merchants worldwide. When we have partnerships with these merchants they’re trusted brands, so consumers can feel good about shopping with those brands.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 22, 2022

Some of the biggest changes include new capabilities and integrations with Twitter that will enable additional social commerce options; Google , which will help retailers connect with shoppers near their brick-and-mortar locations; and iOS , which will let retailers use iPhones to accept contactless payments.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2023

The digital wallet will be managed by Early Warning Services (EWS) , the company that operates Zelle, but will operate separately from Zelle. The other four owners in the EWS/Zelle venture include Capital One Financial , PNC Financial Services Group , U.S. By 2025, digital wallets are expected to account for 52.5%

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Shopify

AUGUST 18, 2023

Merchant accounts are a must for any business that wants to accept credit card payments. Here’s what a merchant account is, how they work, and how to get one.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 16, 2022

It’s clear this reverse layaway payment model is also here to stay. In BNPL, consumers receive the goods or services that they want to buy, but payment is staggered over monthly payments for a certain period of time with no interest. But as stand-alone BNPL apps continue to grow, so will the threats against them.

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365 Retail

AUGUST 14, 2023

On one hand the marketplaces, on the other their merchant partners, with the issue of payments processes the chief bone of contention. This July, for instance, Etsy made the decision to withhold 75% of payments to merchants for 45 days in order to “keep the marketplace safe” and ensure sufficient cash for refunds.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 6, 2024

Grubhub now has 30 personalized recommendation carousels on its homepage, spotlighting merchants with delivery ETAs of 30 minutes or less, merchants featuring the customer’s favorite cuisine and more. Grubhub+ members will be charged a lower fee, and for a limited time these loyalty program members can access the service at no cost.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The Xero Payments Report provides valuable insights into the latest payment trends, helping you to identify how your customers want to pay. And according to Xero’s research, adjusting your payment options will help you streamline billing and get paid much faster.

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A1 Retail

AUGUST 26, 2021

To do so effectively, however, retailers need to optimise their payments ecosystems now to put in place the right framework for expansion in the future. Consumers also became more open to experimenting with new payment methods, with many consumers saying they tried out a BNPL service last year. Creating backend efficiencies.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 16, 2024

The international expansion of the service represents a big opportunity for Walmart’s multi-market suppliers in particular, shared Mark Hardy, the Head of Walmart Data Ventures noted in a blog post announcing the news. Suppliers that don’t want to pay for a subscription can still access Channel Performance data for free.

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A1 Retail

JUNE 20, 2024

By Fr éd éric Frizzarin, Head of Pre-Sales, Merchant Services at Worldline Retailers are having to navigate an increasingly complex payments acceptance landscape as the range of payments methods and ways a consumer can pay has multiplied. Dynamic Currency Conversion for example is applicable for some scenarios.

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Cisco Retail

JULY 29, 2022

This is the third blog in a series on financial services where I investigate a few challenges of managing hybrid cloud operations in the payment application development arena. The evolution of electronic payment technology. million websites globally rely on PayPal for the checkout and payment process, generating 15.4

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Consumers will be even more selective, payment flexibility and innovation will be vital, and new tools to boost online security will gain momentum. From budget-friendly options and making returns easy to rewards programs and payment options, every interaction can offer a reason to remain loyal.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2022

Merchants in particular had to quickly shift from in-store sales to online and learn how to accept payments digitally. These can all be categorized as customer service-type chargebacks. From cases of friendly fraud, where a customer disputes a legitimate transaction as fraud — resulting in a chargeback to a merchant.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 18, 2022

The solution is designed to help solve cross-border commerce challenges across product sourcing, selling and logistics for merchants in both the U.S. The platform also aims to help retailers begin selling across borders within three to four weeks , with tools such as expedited onboarding, end-to-end fulfillment from JD’s U.S.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2024

Cybersecurity company Kasada recently revealed that cybercriminals have compromised more than 15,000 customer accounts of Mexican fast food chain Guzman y Gomez, liquor retailer Dan Murphy’s, streaming service Binge, home shopping network TVSN and Event Cinemas since November.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Because of this ease, merchants have begun relying on POS financing to drive sales growth. McKinsey has found that around 50% to 60% of loans originated at POS are either partially or entirely subsidized by the merchant. Digital fraud can take many forms, with the most common being account takeover ( 29.8%

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Technological advancements over the past decade revolutionised the way consumers pay for goods and services. Phones and smartwatches are now regularly used to make payments, more recently complemented by such emerging options as buy-now-pay-later and cryptocurrencies. This happens across all payment methods.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Taken together, these merchant signings represent thousands of new places that now accept American Express Card payments. More locations than ever before in the UK now accept American Express Card payments meaning our merchants are benefitting from welcoming our loyal and high-spending Cardmembers through their doors.”

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 19, 2022

If you’re also struggling to stay afloat due to piled-up accounts receivable, you can opt for accounts receivable financing to improve cash flow in your company. What Is Accounts Receivable Financing? Accounts receivable financing should not be confused with invoice factoring. Accounts Receivable Financing Benefits.

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Inside Retail

MAY 28, 2022

Terminals and payment solutions are key for every small business, but with complex costings and connectivity issues, can you really love them? But what about payment solutions? Is it really possible to love payment solutions? Where do they sit in the rankings of best and worst things about running a small business?

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Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

Currently, international revenue from Australian merchants amounts to roughly AD$18 billion, making up 29 per cent of transactions from the industry. Another factor that can trigger mass cart abandonments is a lack of payment options. We’re committed to supporting merchants as they navigate these complexities of global expansion.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 29, 2022

But the payment method is already truly embedded in the digital economy and is not going anywhere, even if it is regulated. Let’s look at the conditions that were so favourable to this payment method, the inevitable regulations and consumer and media response. BNPL is disrupting credit and driving competition.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 24, 2024

Today, nearly two-thirds of adult consumers globally use digital payments, and by 2027, digital revenue is predicted to exceed $14.9 But this growth also has made retailers’ digital payment processes a target for credit card fraud, online payment fraud, identity theft and account takeovers.

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