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Starbucks and Bank of America Link Loyalty Programs to Provide Extra Perks

Retail TouchPoints

Starbucks and Bank of America (BoA) have forged a new partnership designed to offer extra rewards to their most loyal customers. can link eligible accounts to earn 2% cash back from Bank of America (on top of the rewards and benefits they already earn on qualifying purchases) and one Star for every $2 spent at Starbucks.

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Meta, Amex and TikTok Offer Holiday Help to Small Businesses

Retail TouchPoints

Meta also will highlight businesses from its Meta Business Leaders Network in the new 2022 Smalliday Showcase gift guide, and provide small businesses with advice on advertising effectively with its SMB Holiday Marketing Guide. and issued by Celtic Bank, will be the first credit card Square offers to U.S.

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‘Cash or Card?’: Why More Financing Choices Drive Consumers’ Decisions on Which Retailers to Shop

Retail TouchPoints

The customer experience is paramount to the success of today’s retailers. A recent study of more than 4,700 consumers from Bread Financial indicates payment choices — including retail store credit cards, bank branded credit cards and buy now, pay later (BNPL) — at checkout have become a major factor in pleasing shoppers and closing a sale.

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During the Holidays, Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Feel the Impact of Retail Crime

Retail TouchPoints

Retail crime was a hot topic throughout 2023, and it’s easy to see why. According to the National Retail Security Survey, losses attributed to retail theft rose to $112.1 billion in 2021 — and experts expect this year’s total to continue to rise. Cracking down on retail crime isn’t just about stopping thieves anymore.

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New ‘bank hubs’ among schemes being trialled to boost access to cash

365 Retail

A “new model for high street banking” is among the initiatives being trialled, involving a collaboration between the Post Office and high street banks to help bring back local banking services. The hubs will offer access to basic banking and cash withdrawals and deposits through a counter operated by the Post Office.

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10 Must-Read Retail Blogs of 2021 From KORONA POS For Retail and Small Business Owners

Korona

The retail industry is booming like never before despite the turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, the National Retail Federation estimated that retail sales exceeded $4.44 trillion in 2021. In 2022, global retail sales are expected to reach $26.69 Cutting Running Costs in Retail Stores.

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Connecticut Small Business Statistics You Need to Know for 2023

VTNS Solutions

Are you curious about the state of small business in Connecticut. I have curated, vetted and listed an up to date stat on small businesses operating in connecticut. These statistics include every relevant piece of information on small businesses in 2023. Check it out! in April 2019.