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JANUARY 29, 2025

The specialty retailer, which operates 100 stores nationwide, continued operating throughout the bankruptcy and also refinanced short-term debt, significantly reduced previous long-term debt obligations, accessed $40 million in new financing and modified its asset-backed lending facility to add $40 million in upsized capacity.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2025

We get that running a business is a constant juggle, and managing cash flow can be tricky. For many Aussie small and medium business owners, the ideal scenario paying suppliers as late as possible while receiving immediate payment from customers simply isnt realistic. Remember, loyalty is great, but so are competitive rates.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 11, 2024

Ebay is working to better support its sellers with a revamped advertising experience as well as a new Business Cash Advance offering that gives sellers quick access to revenue-based loans. The new financing option, part of Ebay Seller Capital , is being offered in partnership with embedding finance platform Liberis.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 22, 2024

In an era when ecommerce is reshaping retail, platforms like Shopify have emerged as indispensable allies for businesses large and small. However, this expansion brings to light a critical issue for CFOs and finance teams: the intricate and often underestimated task of recognizing and booking revenue in the ecommerce domain.

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

Apple Pay, Google Pay and China’s WeChat Pay, which have grown rapidly in recent years, are not currently designated as payment systems, putting them outside Australia’s financial regulatory system. It would also give powers to the treasurer to order regulators to check if any payment platforms pose risks to the country.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 20, 2023

And how can POS finance fit into the equation? POS Finance and Climate-Conscious Buying Habits While these changes can go a long way toward tackling and reducing greenwashing accusations, retailers should not ignore the impact of choosing the right partners — including when it comes to finance.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Payment flexibility has been commonplace in B2C transactions for many years, and now, emerging payment technology is making this possible for B2B trade. Why should your business provide payment plans to business customers? This reduces the likelihood of late payments and strengthens your customer relationships. .

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As economic pressures and living costs surge, more people than ever are considering using point-of-service (POS) finance — such as buy now, pay later and installment loans — to manage their cashflow. It’s clear that there is a consumer-driven need for more flexible finance and smarter buying power. .

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JULY 13, 2023

The challenging economic environment, intense regulatory pressure and ever-present threat of fraud are creating a perfect storm that’s sweeping across the global payments landscape. For many banks, neobanks and non-financial businesses coming up against new risks and obstacles to growth, there is a golden opportunity right in front of them.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 23, 2025

Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the core of how retail businesses forecast, manage risk, and drive profitability. Customer expectations are growing as supply chains become more complex and margins tighten, forcing finance leaders across Australias retail sector to recognise that data is their most valuable currency.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 31, 2025

This confusion leads to unnecessarily high fees 72% of businesses are overcharged for their credit card processing. This means many retailers are losing revenue to unnecessary charges, penalties and hidden fees. By learning how to spot and address these issues, businesses can reduce costs and increase their revenue.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In fact, many of the more than 2,000 people who attended the second annual CoCreate event take the products they buy on Alibaba and sell them on platforms like Amazon and Walmart Marketplace. We know that it’s really hard for small and medium businesses to compete on a global scale. And we are evolving the platform.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A large global retailer will distribute data across multiple environments, including on-premises, private clouds and public clouds, with data pouring in from international offices, online platforms and even in-person stores. Security teams must ensure full visibility across all these environments to effectively monitor and protect the data.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

Separating Personal and Business Finances Making a boundary between personal and corporate funds is one of the fundamental financial managers. Frequent cash flow forecasting helps business leaders make proactive decisions by predicting times of surplus or deficit. According to a survey, firms attribute 11.5%

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Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2023

In recent years, cryptocurrencies have emerged as a transformative force in the world of finance. 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.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Gem Shopping Network (GSN ) has carved a unique space in the shoppable media market: Its primary business is still conducted via linear television, akin to the Home Shopping Network and QVC, but it also is growing significantly through connected TV (CTV) and streaming platforms like Apple TV, Roku and YouTube.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 9, 2020

To take its online presence to the next level and meet shoppers’ needs in the virtual world, CITY Furniture overhauled its ecommerce approach by building its own headless platform, designed to integrate with modular partner solutions as needed. All of this made us want to move away from the traditional, monolithic platform approach.”.

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MARCH 29, 2023

Pay Later — which will let users split purchases into four payments spread over six weeks with no interest and no fees — is now available for some randomly selected Apple Wallet users in the U.S., In 2022, the share of online purchases using BNPL grew by 14% YoY, with revenue from BNPL growing 27% YoY, according to Adobe Analytics.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 8, 2022

The good news is that since its global popularization in 2020, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) has become a real game-changer for merchants looking to boost their business. For shoppers, BNPL is a seamless payment method that helps break up their purchases into several installments, bringing more cash flow and budgeting flexibility.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 20, 2025

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.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 31, 2023

In the same manner, the new service providers, the payment platforms, get worked up over Banking-as-a-Service and Embedded Finance, the latest industry buzzwords, without fully explaining the simplicity and value of the proposition. Digital wallets are a pathway to an improved, convenient and frictionless payment process.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the integration of financial technology (FinTech) into car finance options. This shift not only enhances the purchasing experience for consumers but also streamlines processes for dealerships and financial institutions.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 11, 2024

Alibaba.com , the global B2B ecommerce platform of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group , has launched Alibaba Guaranteed, a program designed to help simplify global sourcing for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

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Retail Focus

MARCH 20, 2025

It is crucial to seek out short-term loans with low APR to ensure that you are not burdened by excessive interest payments. These loans are accessible through various lenders, including banks, credit unions, and online platforms. Read on to find out how to navigate this financial tool effectively.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

They want shopping to be fast and fun — less of a process. That’s why Synchrony partnered with payments startup Skipify, which enables purchases instantly across email, text, social and other channels. Visiting a website, choosing a product, reviewing a “shopping cart,” typing in credit card details, etc.

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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. Tom Tovar is CEO and Co-creator of Appdome , a no-code mobile security solutions platform.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 28, 2020

Tra d eshift , a supply chain payment solution provider, has launched Tradeshift Engage, a seller engagement platform designed to build digital collaboration between suppliers and buyers. The platform can help companies engage and collaborate with multiple buyers through a single interface.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 11, 2025

For many buyers, these tailored solutions, such as leasing incentives, government grants, and bespoke payment plans, make the process much simpler. With car finance options at carmoney.co.uk , prospective buyers can discover tailored plans designed for eco-friendly automobiles.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2021

Online payment processing company Stripe has raised $600 million in Series H funding, nearly tripling its valuation in under a year to $95 billion , according to data from Pitchbook. The company reports that enterprise revenue is now its largest and fastest-growing segment, having more than doubled year over year. “In

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Inside Retail

JULY 13, 2021

PayPal Holdings Inc’s new “buy now, pay later” offering in Australia will not charge late payment fees, the U.S. payments giant said on Wednesday, as it attempts to edge past main industry rival Afterpay in the country. It, however, lets the merchants set their own minimum spend value.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 20, 2024

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) says it will “revisit” the issue of surcharging in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector, flagging a new review to assess if payment sector reforms are necessary. The review will focus on surcharging, Connolly said, given the rapid development of payment systems available to merchants and consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Dharmesh Mehta, VP of Worldwide Selling Partner Services at Amazon , is celebrating his 10th anniversary with the company this year, and so he kicked off the fourth annual Amazon Accelerate conference for sellers by comparing the differences between the ecommerce platform today and 10 years ago.

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MAY 16, 2024

Retailers offering healthcare services can avoid these pitfalls thanks to a plethora of technology solutions and IT platforms, which facilitate the customer/patient experience from pre-care through payment. Some examples include: Providing different payment methods, such as a QR code or link to an online payment portal.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 10, 2024

But while labour and marketing budgets are typically the first to be put on the chopping block, retailers may be overlooking opportunities to reduce costs in the back end by automating everyday finance functions, such as accounts payable and accounts receivable. “I

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 7, 2020

At the beginning of 2020, Hudson kicked off its deployment of the Flooid platform to provide a new backbone for all transactions across its 1,010 travel convenience stores and specialty retail, which includes proprietary book and tech stores, duty-free shops and food and beverage concessions. Vending Machines Expand Sales Opportunities. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 19, 2020

Why should they have their brand experience live inside another marketplace, when there are so many ways to dramatically boost revenue, increase brand loyalty and provide customers with an outstanding experience outside of it? Hidden Revenue Opportunities. The easier option is in fact to move away from giant e-Commerce marketplaces.

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