Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

“Upon close, we expect the new Wish platform will have an improved customer experience through increased product assortment and merchant selection. And for our merchants, we will be able to offer fully integrated logistical capabilities to deliver unmatched cost-efficient services with high quality control and transparency.”

eCommerce Platforms 188

eCommerce Platforms eCommerce Merchant Services Operations 188

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

Many retailers look only at transaction fraud, and not the total impact of every digital consumer interaction. When merchants stop obsessing over the perpetual cat-and-mouse game with bad actors and instead start looking for trust, they open up a whole new world of potential value. It’s about switching the focus to online trust.

Merchant Services 237

Merchant Services Payment Services Payments Financial Services 237

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 14, 2022

One definition most can agree on, though, is that it’s a “virtual world,” and one that already is presenting tremendous opportunities for both brands and consumers. And just as the metaverse will change the way that we shop, communicate and socialize, it will also change how customer service is delivered.

Merchant Services 235

Merchant Services Customer Retail Presentation 235

Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 28, 2019

Finding a reasonable payment gateway to use for your business is often like playing a game of golf: After much consideration, and lining up your shot, it seems clear that you've found the right route to the hole. Mobile, POS and eCommerce payment processing available. Placement for high-risk merchant accounts available.

Merchant Services 106

Merchant Services Payment Services Payments Mobile 106

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 18, 2022

Here we find Gartner’s Hype Cycle of Emerging Technologies particularly useful. After a brief burst of interest around a new and “disruptive” technology the bubble bursts, interest fades, and people wonder what all the fuss was about. Weren’t conversational commerce and ambient computing supposed to be major things by now?

Merchant Services 284

Merchant Services Arts Customer Experience Consumer 284

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 19, 2020

It would seem that scales have long been tipped in favor of the retail giants — those with massive footprints, established brands, warehouses chock-full of supply to meet global consumer demand and the resources to offer a wide array of products. That reality is likely one reason why Amazon controls nearly 50% of all U.S. e-Commerce.

eCommerce 227

eCommerce Merchant Services Games Payment Services 227

Kissmetrics

JUNE 11, 2021

Why Should Consumers Use BrickSeek? Now that you know what BrickSeek is, you’re probably wondering why you should even consider using the platform—especially the paid services. Whether you’re a consumer or merchant, these two reasons are strong enough to make BrickSeek part of your tool kit. Pricing starts at $9.99/month.

eCommerce 335

eCommerce Consumer Merchant Services Small Business Retail 335

BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Thinking of dipping your toes into the direct to consumer waters? Merchants who sell everything from razors to pet food to mattresses to meal kits have seen the writing on the retail wall. Today we’ll explore five essential elements your brand needs to know for going direct to consumer. Why brands are going direct to consumer.

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Consumer Shipping Costs Merchant Services Games 305

BigCommerce

MAY 15, 2018

Time to decide whether you’re going to use an old self-hosted platform and business model that holds you back, or make a game-changing decision to use cloud and SaaS to take your business into the future. I already knew the benefits of SaaS across other pieces of the commerce platform stack, including: Omnichannel commerce technologies.

Merchant Services 419

Merchant Services Payment Services eCommerce Platforms Technology 419

Kissmetrics

DECEMBER 30, 2020

An affiliate network connects publishers, like blog owners or influencers, with companies looking to promote their products or services. Publishers or site owners sign up, choose the products or services they want to promote and receive custom links that track how many people purchase from their sites. What is an Affiliate Network?

Merchant Services 297

Merchant Services Marketing Payments Payment Services 297

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 16, 2023

Be sure to check out our other stories on consumer attitudes toward AI and store design applications.] Source: Stitch Fix Meanwhile, other more technologically advanced merchants are doing it in-house. [Editor’s note: This is the third article in our series on AI in retail.

SEO 318

SEO Retail Merchant Services Social Media 318

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2022

It’s a lose-lose scenario: Customers are left completely frustrated by the process and brands put their reputations on the line every time a customer leaves their website because of a poor user experience. Transmit Security’s own research found that 55% of consumers have left a website because the login process was too complicated.

Merchant Services 273

Merchant Services Customer Retail Customer Experience 273

FastSpring

AUGUST 2, 2023

Now as a successful international business, TestDome has been with FastSpring through all of it, and even when other payment platforms launched intriguing new products, Mario never saw a good reason to leave FastSpring. Are you looking for a merchant of record that will partner with you to grow your business internationally?

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Merchant Services Payment Services Payments Demo 142

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 16, 2022

These are all valid questions every retailer, merchant and brand marketer are asking themselves right now. In celebration of Louis Vuitton’s 200 th birthday, the brand created a mobile video game — Louis The Game — to better engage its audience. Merchants can now Provide First-Hand Product Experiences.

Merchant Services 253

Merchant Services Retail Games Travel 253

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The Retail TouchPoints editors shared their takes on some of the most noteworthy and interesting ads from retail, CPG and technology advertisers: Temu Appeals to Billionaire Wannabes Perhaps the most notable new name that popped up in between plays was Temu , with its double-featured “Shop like a Billionaire” spot. The new U.S.

Travel 252

Travel Games Merchant Services eCommerce 252

FastSpring

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Are you looking for a merchant of record to help you grow your business internationally? FastSpring provides an all-in-one payment platform for SaaS, software, video game, and digital goods businesses, including VAT and sales tax management, payment localization, and consumer support.

Merchant Services 88

Merchant Services Payments Social Media Payment Services 88

Korona

MARCH 28, 2022

Major brands such as Home Depot and Microsoft have begun accepting crypto as part of their eCommerce payment options. Even for small online retailers, it’s important that you’re not too late to the game. There are a multitude of bots and plugins that integrate with many different payment platforms. . Table of Contents.

Payment Services 52

Payment Services Cryptocurrencies Payments Merchant Services 52

Ecommerce Platforms

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

PayPal was once one of the most revolutionary pieces of technology in the world. In addition, PayPal has some solid invoicing, eCommerce, payment processing and reporting tools, letting you accept payments for services and products without any problems. It's also interesting how the money gets moved around.

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PayPal Merchant Services Payment Services Payments 223

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 7, 2022

Most consumers are in the same boat. In a new survey from marketing platform Klaviyo , 49% of consumers said they don’t know what the metaverse is , and among those respondents who said they were aware of the metaverse, 78% think it’s mostly marketing hype. So how can retailers get ahead of the game?

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Games eCommerce Fashion Merchant Services 239

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2022

Then, once basic digital offerings were in place, merchants began to consider how to make these ecommerce advancements permanent in preparation for the “New Normal.”. At the height of the pandemic, standing up services like curbside pickup, BOPIS and a frictionless digital experience quickly was all that mattered.

Shipping Costs 285

Shipping Costs eCommerce Retail Merchant Services 285

Pivotree Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

CaaS’ innovative pricing and pre-composed service packages remove the barriers to entry for any organization looking to digitally transform its commerce business. The new packaged services offering, applied as a modern subscription model, aims at eliminating heavy upfront costs as well as the need for capital investment approvals.

Merchant Services 72

Merchant Services Multi-channel Subscription Supplies 72

RTP blog

AUGUST 23, 2019

By Derek O’Carroll, Brightpearl If you Google “buy online pick up in store” (BOPIS), you’ll be struck by how popular in-store pickup has become with consumers — but only with the big box retailers like Macy’s, Old Navy, Kohl’s, JCPenney, Target and Walmart. BOPIS is happening now, and they need to get in the game.

Merchant Services 150

Merchant Services Marketing Retail Shipping Costs 150

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

In the coming years, this booming online retail industry is set to be revolutionised by high-performance technology that’s more commonly associated with video games than digital shopping: implementing high render 3D graphics is one of the driving forces. Conversely, those that don’t offer 3D models could quickly be left behind.

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Retail Merchant Services Online Retail Department Stores 262

Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 4, 2020

In the era of Amazon Prime, consumers now expect reliable and exceedingly fast shipping times. It's key to taking the hassle out of what can sometimes be a headache of a process. So, we've taken an in-depth look at ShipBob and Deliverr, two key players in the ecommerce fulfillment game, to see which is the better option.

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Shipping Costs Shipping Merchant Services eCommerce 151

GetElastic

APRIL 16, 2020

Intelligent vending machines are popping up everywhere consumers are found -- from airports to school campuses, business parks, subways, arenas, bars and festivals. With 24/7 access and no service desk queues, pickup towers can retrieve orders in less than 30 seconds. billion, with 40% of this growth coming from the Americas.

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Vend eCommerce Merchant Services Payment Services 135

GetElastic

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Intelligent vending machines are popping up everywhere consumers are found — from airports to school campuses, business parks, subways, arenas, bars and festivals. With 24/7 access and no service desk queues, pickup towers can retrieve orders in less than 30 seconds. billion, with 40% of this growth coming from the Americas.

Vend 140

Vend eCommerce Merchant Services Payment Services 140

SellBrite

APRIL 17, 2020

Google revolutionized how we search the Internet, and now, with Google Shopping Actions, the technology giant is fundamentally changing how we shop online. Shoppers can add products from countless brands and businesses to a universal cart and instantly check out with saved payment information. It Builds Consumer Trust.

Merchant Services 106

Merchant Services Payment Services Shipping Costs Banking 106

ESW

MARCH 4, 2019

There’s a bigger discussion about what crypto — and the blockchain technology behind it — can do for the entire eCommerce sector. Digital currencies like Bitcoin are helping both private users and online merchants to experience a whole new world of monetary exchange with complete ease,” eCommerce consultant Darshit Parmar writes.

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Cryptocurrencies Payment Services Payments eCommerce 113

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 13, 2021

“We believe the best way to overcome this challenge is to look forward and to invest for the long run, to create value for our customers through technology and innovation, and to solve major problems in society.” The company also pointed to increasing engagement among existing consumers as a growth driver.

Home Furnishings 178

Home Furnishings Arts Merchant Services Operations 178

FastSpring

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Each company brings different combinations of technology, teams, customer bases, and more to the negotiating table — any one of which could be a huge motivator for WP Engine to want to partner with them. Building a business that’s great regardless of current trends can be a slightly longer game, but it’s a more stable game.

Payment Services 136

Payment Services Merchant Services Payments Definition 136

lateshipment

JANUARY 17, 2023

Remember, implementing tested strategies helps you save time later in the game, when all you have to do is just minor changes instead of scratching your head and looking at the drawing board again. Rising customer expectations will pave the way for newer customer service efforts. But the time to relax isn’t just here yet.

eCommerce 130

eCommerce Merchant Services Omnichannel Customer Experience 130

GetElastic

APRIL 16, 2020

Intelligent vending machines are popping up everywhere consumers are found -- from airports to school campuses, business parks, subways, arenas, bars and festivals. With 24/7 access and no service desk queues, pickup towers can retrieve orders in less than 30 seconds. billion, with 40% of this growth coming from the Americas.

Vend 78

Vend eCommerce Merchant Services Payment Services 78

GetElastic

APRIL 16, 2020

Intelligent vending machines are popping up everywhere consumers are found -- from airports to school campuses, business parks, subways, arenas, bars and festivals. With 24/7 access and no service desk queues, pickup towers can retrieve orders in less than 30 seconds. billion, with 40% of this growth coming from the Americas.

Vend 78

Vend eCommerce Merchant Services Payment Services 78

GetElastic

APRIL 16, 2020

Intelligent vending machines are popping up everywhere consumers are found -- from airports to school campuses, business parks, subways, arenas, bars and festivals. With 24/7 access and no service desk queues, pickup towers can retrieve orders in less than 30 seconds. billion, with 40% of this growth coming from the Americas.

Vend 78

Vend eCommerce Merchant Services Payment Services 78

Omnisend

JULY 27, 2020

As a result of numerous technological advances and algorithm updates, Google has become increasingly capable of understanding natural language and the intent behind a user’s search. These consumers want to make a purchase in the near future, but are still researching their options. Reading Time: 7 minutes. When it comes to? ?eCommerce

SEO 139

SEO Merchant Services Retail Information 139

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 20, 2022

It really turned out to be this great way for me to earn my stripes in the business, and because of that we were probably more aggressive than our counterparts in terms of getting our skin in the game and establishing an ecommerce site.”. And earn his stripes he has. I Would Always Rather Over-explore than Under-explore’.

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Omnichannel Department Stores BigCommerce Fashion 229

365 Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Irish vaping brand Ecirette is set to transform its business operations with Brightpearl’s game-changing retail operating system (ROS). The merchant sells its array of vaping products direct-to-consumer as well as wholesale via its Shopify-powered website, and from numerous physical retail stores based in Dublin and beyond.

Multichannel 52

Multichannel Merchant Services eCommerce Fulfillment 52