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Unlocking Commerce: The Win-Win of Dynamic Currency Conversion

Retail TouchPoints

DCC is an optional service offered at the point of sale, allowing customers to view the cost of their purchases in their home currency. Consumers, on the other hand, should compare rates at the point of sale with those provided by their card issuer to ensure they are getting a good deal. Benefits for Consumers 1.

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Consumers and Merchants Should Look Before They Leap into BNPL Services

Retail TouchPoints

Surges in online shopping during the pandemic helped fuel the growth of point-of-sale loans — a market that is forecast to grow at an annualized 9.8% As the popularity of BNPL increases, it is important for consumers and merchants to weigh the benefits and the drawbacks of using/offering these payment options.

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How to Take Your Brand Direct to Consumer

BigCommerce

Thinking of dipping your toes into the direct to consumer waters? In fact, according to IAB’s popular new study, The Rise of the 21st Century Brand Economy, the future of retail growth comes from direct consumer relationships. Today we’ll explore five essential elements your brand needs to know for going direct to consumer.

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Advancements in Vegan Packaging: Navigating 2024’s Thriving Plant-Based Market

Retail TouchPoints

The surge in the launch of over 1,610 new vegan products in 2023 alone echoes a resounding consumer sentiment; that many of us are leaning toward simpler, less processed foods that prioritize value and sustainability. Research underscores the profound impact of packaging on consumer psychology. 1 Meeting regulatory standards.

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Rethinking Product Packaging and Consumer Engagement

ChannelAdvisor

But as the world and commerce have evolved, so have the demands of today’s consumers. Here are several ways this more robust barcode can make the supply chain more efficient and bring more information to the fingertips of consumers. To put this benefit into perspective, think about how we as consumers experience product recalls today.

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Rethinking Product Packaging and Consumer Engagement

ChannelAdvisor

But as the world and commerce have evolved, so have the demands of today’s consumers. Here are several ways this more robust barcode can make the supply chain more efficient and bring more information to the fingertips of consumers. To put this benefit into perspective, think about how we as consumers experience product recalls today.

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UNDERSTANDING RETAIL THROUGH THE LENS OF GEN Z CONSUMERS

RetailMinded

This group of consumers are prepared to shop wherever best suits them in the moment and without preference as to the vehicle they use to find what they want. At the same time, Generation Z has been called the most critical consumer group until now, with a fundamentally different view of shopping and consumption than previous generations.