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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. Equally, the terminal app should have been designed to support alternative transaction processing flows.

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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. Using BNPL, approved customers can defer payments at checkout — both online and in-store.

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MindArc awarded on the global stage as ANZ’s first platinum tier Shopify Agency

Inside Retail

As one of only 12 agencies worldwide to achieve this recognition, MindArc now offers retailers access to Shopifys highest enterprise support and service level. This milestone achievement validates MindArcs ability to build and scale some of Apacs fastest-growing or largest retail merchants.

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Introducing 400G in Access Network

Cisco Retail

And if there is one thing which everyone agrees is that the role of the Service Provider’s telecommunications network has never been more critical than it has been since the turn of the decade. This requires Service Provider to re-look at their current network and transform them to provide a reliable and consistent user experience.

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The Growing Financial Role of Independent C-Stores

Independent Retailer

The majority of these consumers are unable to manage routine financial transactions that most of us take for granted, such as purchasing goods and services online, sending electronic bill payments, or handling person-to-person money transfers. . The trust and familiarity customers have with these establishments run deep.

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The Business Owner’s Retail Guide To Surviving The Coronavirus

Merchant Marverk

Telecommunications stores. The second way is to use a third-party delivery service, such as Shipt or Instacart. Note that third-party delivery services may charge a fee and only deliver for certain industries. Third-Party Delivery Services For Restaurants & Retailers: Your Best Options. Farmer’s markets.

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How bonuses and incentives help customer retention 

365 Retail

However, it is crucial to convert occasional consumers into devoted clients who consistently purchase your product or service since this is as important, if not more significant, for the success of your organisation. The larger the number of customers, the more successful they consider themselves a business. What is customer retention?