FastSpring

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A lot of big changes around direct-to-consumer options in the games industry have been going on in the past few months. A ruling in favor of Epic in Epic Games v. Amidst these Goliaths fighting over revenue from games and in-app purchases are the players. For example: The settlement between U.S.

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GetElastic

AUGUST 27, 2021

In a recent webinar, Monetizing Content in a World of Digital Disruption , we covered a number of examples from across industries of innovative ways to leverage eCommerce best practices to get paid for digital products and content. This model pre-dates the common use of the Internet - think pay-per-view movies and sports and arcade games.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 22, 2023

Accepting a payment online is easier than ever before. Whether you’re a retail shop with a simple website, or a startup ecommerce store interested in accepting online transactions, there’s always room to expand your business with help from online payment processing. How Do You Accept Payments Online?

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Google , 37 attorneys general maintain that Google uses illegal, anticompetitive, and/or unfair business practices that restrict competition, drive up prices, and limit choices, all of which harm consumers that purchase games and other digital goods through the Google Play store. Led by Utah Attorney General Sean D.

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365 Retail

APRIL 2, 2024

Gaming is a great way to unwind and relax, but cybersecurity threats can dampen the fun. The risks of gaming not only harm consumers but also reduce people’s trust. This means they can threaten the bottom line of gaming retailers. In this guide, we’ll explore why gaming retailers should promote cybersecurity.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Experts report that chargebacks will cost merchants over $100 billion in 2023, and false claims and abuse of the chargeback process are a growing threat to merchants. And yet many retailers remain unaware of chargeback fraud and its harmful impacts on business revenues. Internet payments mean more purchases.

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GetElastic

MARCH 9, 2022

In our latest webinar Monetizing Content in a World of Digital Disruption I covered a number of examples from across industries of innovative ways to get paid for digital products and content. While I encourage you to check out the replay for all the juicy details, this post recaps the various business models represented by the examples.

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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 TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2020

Understanding consumer behaviors will be key to building (or rebuilding) a successful retail business in a post-pandemic world. Data will fuel the shift to digital, according to expert contributors to the recent Retail TouchPoints (RTP) webinar, Analyzing The Shift To Digital From 7,000 Marketers And 1B Consumers Worldwide.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 20, 2018

Let's be clear–I can be certain it's a legitimate payment processor. However, this is often because Skrill does take on risk by supporting merchants that aren't supported by PayPal and other more popular processors. So, the advantages are that Skrill takes on more risk than other payment processors such as PayPal.

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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. Hidden Revenue Opportunities. e-Commerce. Data And Insights.

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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

According to Statista , there are millions of apps available for download across each of these platforms: Yet in August, Epic Games took aim at Apple’s App Store, claiming that their commission cut was unacceptable. The company’s move to circumvent Apple’s App Store policies with its app Fortnite triggered a lawsuit in the process.

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Kissmetrics

APRIL 9, 2021

As a business or marketing professional, when consumer habits change , you must pay attention. Perhaps nothing is changing more rapidly or drastically than how people consume video content. In short, it gives viewers complete control of what they consume and how they want to consume it. We cover both in this guide.

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BigCommerce

MARCH 30, 2018

In 2016, that revenue jumped to $2.6 Even Amazon is in on the game (of course). The various types of subscription services (and if your business model currently fits). A subscription website is a site that collects a recurring payment from customers in exchange for recurring product replenishment or on-going service.

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FastSpring

MARCH 8, 2024

After adopting FastSpring as their merchant of record, SocialBee even saw 2x year-over-year growth in monthly recurring revenue (MRR) after their first year with FastSpring. Are you looking for a merchant of record that will partner with you to grow your business internationally? Set up a demo or try it out for yourself.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 11, 2023

Similar to the games NFL players compete in each week of the season, retail is hypercompetitive and ever-changing. Lesson 2: Turning IT From a Cost Center to a Profit Center The NFL’s main product is live sports content, but the league also generates revenue thanks to rich data-driven fan insights. AI: Retail’s New Star Player?

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 11, 2022

A new study from FIS ® (NYSE: FIS), shows how the shopping preferences of younger UK consumers have shifted as adoption of embedded finance services reaches mainstream usage among Millennials and Gen Zs, while their older counterparts are less engaged with newer, digitally-oriented financial experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2022

One-third are inspired by social media before buying that new sweater, electronic gizmo or video game, according to the PwC study Gen Z is Talking. This is further supported by a study from NetSuite , which found that 97% of consumers see a need to go to a physical store. Payments play a key role. Are you Listening?

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 29, 2021

The collection, preparation and use of data in retail is a “core business.” Ecommerce first promised consumers convenience, but in the last decade it has also brought increasing value to market by combining its transactional data with shopper journey data — offering manufacturers near-real-time metrics on campaign performance.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2022

The acquisition aims to extend ESW’s market strength across apparel, beauty, personal care and luxury brands to include entertainment, gaming and electronics. Scalefast’s services are highly synergistic with ESW’s from a revenue generation perspective,” said Scalefast’s Stehle in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Higher-income consumers are less impacted by inflation and, while aware of higher food, home and transportation costs, still have the funds to drive luxury sales and luxury growth,” said Marie Driscoll, Managing Director, Luxury and Retail at Coresight Research in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 17, 2023

Learning how to start an online business in Canada requires a reputable ecommerce platform , niche product ideas, and a suitable business structure for managing your business in the long term. Run a marketplace: Marketplaces like Amazon and Etsy facilitate the sales of goods between business owners and buyers.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 17, 2023

Learning how to start an online business in Canada requires a reputable ecommerce platform , niche product ideas, and a suitable business structure for managing your business in the long term. . Deciding upon a business name and registering the business. How to set up a Canadian-friendly payment processor.

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Groove

JULY 2, 2019

With online scams on the rise, many consumers are still concerned with cyber security issues and identity theft. Try attaching badges or logos from companies like Norton, Google or the Better Business Bureau (to name a few). Try attaching badges or logos from companies like Norton, Google or the Better Business Bureau (to name a few).

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ESW

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

What about payments, though? While brands and retailers can accept crypto payments today, that doesn’t mean it’s viable. Volatility is a significant roadblock preventing cryptocurrency from becoming a practical payment method, writes the team at Blockpit.io. Few people are going to use it as a payment method, anyway.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 28, 2021

Customer service is changing rapidly to meet consumer behavior, providing smoother, more integrated experiences than ever before. Many brands miss their business goals, not because they have a poor product or their marketing strategy is weak. Consumers want answers fast, and they want them to be accurate to their needs.

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Korona

MARCH 28, 2022

Major brands such as Home Depot and Microsoft have begun accepting crypto as part of their eCommerce payment options. Also, processors like Paypal now have crypto gateways accepting many different coins. But how does this affect small businesses? What eCommerce Platforms Have Integrated Crypto Payment Plugins?

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 11, 2021

But while blending of in-store and online provides consumers with significantly more flexible shopping, it also creates operational challenges. Consumers’ new shopping habits picked up during the pandemic show no sign of waning. Providing Various Payments Technologies. Tying Channels Together.

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Kissmetrics

MARCH 12, 2021

Like any business, creating an app requires laying the groundwork before launch. Here’s a five-step guide for getting ready to launch your app, including how to do your research, ways to monetize your app , and what to include in your business plan. How are they monetized? Build an App Step 1: Do Market Research.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

When it debuted back in 2010, Wish was the only game in town as far as manufacturer-direct discount shopping apps went. As a result, we expect user acquisition and retention to remain pressured in the near term , negatively impacting our monthly active users, active buyer count and revenues.” A Little Bit of History Repeating?

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GetElastic

APRIL 11, 2023

The world of commerce is evolving rapidly, and brands need to keep up with the latest technologies and trends to stay ahead of the game. Mobile-first Strategy A mobile-first strategy is becoming increasingly important, regardless of your industry, in order to maximize both ease of use for your customers and revenue for your brand.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 25, 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.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Many consumer companies were struggling before the arrival of COVID-19. Amid all these factors, a lot of distressed consumer companies now find themselves at a crossroads, with a difficult decision at hand: wind down, declare bankruptcy, sell the business or try to adapt to the times and retool their entire operation.

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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. Introducing Payline Data.

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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.

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Ecommerce Platforms

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

First things first, the average TikTok creator doesn’t receive direct payments for producing and uploading TikTok videos. Not to mention, these payments also take into account the number of views and your audience's engagement rate. More commonly, TikTok’s highest-paid users monetize their accounts through multiple income streams?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 18, 2022

As younger consumers gain greater spending power, once notoriously inaccessible brands are now expanding from exclusive boutiques into virtual worlds and experiences. During its July 26, 2022 earnings release, LVMH reported revenue of approximately $37.3 billion , which is a 28% increase compared to the same period in 2021.

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