Kissmetrics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

So, the way in which you accept payments matters for both you and the customer. Not only that, as a business owner you need to know that you’re not shelling out cash on inferior services or unnecessary additional fees. Therefore, this post will cover everything you need to know about choosing the right credit card processing company.

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FastSpring

APRIL 23, 2024

When considering Paddle alternatives, it’s important to note that Paddle is a merchant of record (MoR). Depending on your needs, sellers may run into a number of potential limitations with the Paddle platform: Paddle doesn’t accept as many alternative payment methods as other MoR partners. Set up a demo or try it out for yourself.

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Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 9, 2021

If you're a UK entrepreneur who's laying the groundwork for their online business, you may have already started researching payment gateway providers. If that's you, you'll likely know that payment gateways offer different features, terms, and pricing depending on the country you're operating from. Shopify Payments.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

One such payment option that has demonstrated its effectiveness in streamlining these transactions is Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC). DCC is an optional service offered at the point of sale, allowing customers to view the cost of their purchases in their home currency.

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GetElastic

JUNE 5, 2019

With the increase of consumer online shopping and less cash payments, the importance for businesses to choose the right payment processing solution cannot be overemphasized. and MasterCard to come together and form the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council ( PCI SSC ). What is the PCI DSS?

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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. The hidden expenses of wasted time, expensive fees, penalties or additional losses of goods and services add up. Internet payments mean more purchases.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2021

It has been a year of momentous change for the payments industry. Years of transformation transpired in just a few months with rapid shifts in both consumer behaviors and merchant expectations for e-commerce. And how will permanently altered consumer behaviors shape online payment preferences?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 9, 2023

Financial services and POS solution Square has launched a new consumer-facing app that lets customers search, discover and book appointments with beauty and personal care professionals. The Square Go app, available for free for both consumers and businesses, is currently available in the U.S. for iOS devices.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 19, 2024

A historic pandemic with a double-whammy of supply chain and staffing issues as well as persistently high levels of inflation have up-ended a lot of industry norms and pushed consumers to increasing their scrutiny on where and how much they spend. consumers are increasingly looking for deals and overall experience when shopping.

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RTP blog

JUNE 18, 2018

As many as 23 of the world’s top 25 retailers use the mainframe to make sure they can provide their customers with the personalized service today’s consumer craves. z13 is capable of processing 2.5 Retail transactions — often involving credit cards — require secure processing.

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Groove

MARCH 18, 2022

Inventory automation enables eCommerce merchants to create a frictionless back end experience for employees and front end experience for customers. Automating the management of inventory makes it easier for businesses to process and fulfill customer orders, manage data critical for warehouse operations and track inventory levels.

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FastSpring

MARCH 3, 2023

When you’re using a DIY payment solution like Stripe, making it work for your business falls on your developers. From testing out plugins to setting up new payment methods, maintaining Stripe can be very time-consuming. Fred is a prior customer of FastSpring and now serves as an advisor.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2023

The digital wallet will be managed by Early Warning Services (EWS) , the company that operates Zelle, but will operate separately from Zelle. The other four owners in the EWS/Zelle venture include Capital One Financial , PNC Financial Services Group , U.S. Bancorp and Truist Financial.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 19, 2023

If you’re selling video games direct-to-consumer (DTC), there’s a good chance you may be taking advantage of a “merchant of record” payment platform like Xsolla and others. Reduce Downtime Risk Sometimes, technical issues arise that create downtime for your primary payment provider. Is your business ready?

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 27, 2021

The best payment gateway for Shopify is the solution which allows business owners to sell products and services online. However, it’s still up to you to make sure you can process transactions safely and quickly with potential customers. Best Payment Gateways for Shopify: Shopify Payments. Pricing ??.

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GetElastic

OCTOBER 27, 2021

If you’re launching any sort of business you’ve thought about payment processing. With so many choices in the marketplace, the selection process can be a daunting one depending on what works best for your business. How many types of payment are accepted? Are you adopting a more modern platform or are they legacy?

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Ecommerce Platforms

DECEMBER 1, 2020

If you're a Wix user (or you're thinking about becoming one), listen up because you might be interested to know that Wix.com boasts its own payment provider: Wix Payments. If this is something you think could benefit your business, you're in the right place because we're revealing everything you need to know about this payment gateway.

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Groove

APRIL 1, 2022

Introduction Because you’re reading this eBook, you’re likely an eCommerce retailer selling consumer packaged goods online, or you own a brick-and-mortar store and want to transition to eCommerce. What are Consumer Packaged Goods? First, let’s define what you’re trying to sell — consumer packaged goods. increased $63 billion.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2021

Humans have been dynamically evolving the concept of loans and credit in commerce for hundreds of years — culminating in the explosion of consumer credit cards in the 20th century. consumers have now used a buy now pay later (BNPL) service. . consumers have now used a buy now pay later (BNPL) service. .

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2023

So far, this payment method has made it easy for millions to purchase nice-to-have items such as the latest iPhone, trendy sofas, designer handbags and stylish clothes without paying in full upfront. However, hidden fees and late payment penalties can seriously damage consumers’ financial well-being as they can easily rack up massive debt.

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Ecommerce Platforms

APRIL 26, 2023

Figuring out which BNPL service to choose between Sezzle vs Klarna isn’t always easy. As these kinds of financial products continue to gain popularity, Buy Now Pay Later services are appearing in droves. Sezzle vs Klarna: An Introduction Buy Now Pay Later apps generally provide a very similar service. What is Klarna?

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Photo courtesy of TikTok Shop While the ecommerce functionality has been available to at least some users since late last year, today marks the service’s debut to the wider TikTok community, and to say that both consumers and brands have been eagerly anticipating this development might be an understatement. Digital Service (USDS).

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

With the start of another year in the new normal, retailers are still questioning how to best engage with consumers in the post-pandemic world. In the past two years, consumers’ expectations and preferences have vastly changed. If one thing has become clear during the last two years, it’s that consumers value options for convenience.

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ESW

JUNE 3, 2019

Brands can make their work simpler by outsourcing many of their eCommerce operations to a merchant of record. A merchant of record (MoR) is responsible and liable for processing secure online payments. eCommerce brands can manage their own merchant account, or they can give this responsibility to a third party.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 16, 2022

Laws and regulations that protect consumer data — such as the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the removal of third-party cookie support and Apple’s increased privacy protections — are pushing ecommerce operators to find creative new ways to provide successful personalization. Personalization with Privacy.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2022

Merchants in particular had to quickly shift from in-store sales to online and learn how to accept payments digitally. Given the ongoing shift in consumer shopping preferences, many of these new businesses will be digital-first companies. These can all be categorized as customer service-type chargebacks.

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Whether you're launching a subscription-based product or service, setting up customer payment plans, or conducting ongoing work for your clients, you'll want the best recurring payment system for your budget. In this round-up, we're going to explore some of the best recurring payment systems on the market. Pricing ??.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This, however, is a different consumer. With such habits, the smallest friction in the purchase journey can leave a sour taste in the consumer’s mouth. Now more than ever, the finer details of a business, such as the payment terminal, can be the difference between a good and an average shopping experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 28, 2021

Digitization has afforded retailers access to new markets and more consumers. On the other side of the purchase, consumers now have access to brands across the globe — and the appetite to try new things through online experiences. Today’s consumer has never been more diligent, nor have they ever been so immersed in online ecommerce.

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ESW

MAY 9, 2023

Fully understanding and being compliant with the financial aspects of cross-border selling is a complex and time-consuming process that greatly compromises speed-to-market. Let’s take a deep dive into what a Merchant of Record does and how they can help accelerate entry into international markets. What Is a Merchant of Record?

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GetElastic

DECEMBER 18, 2020

And though it may feel like we are slowly coming to the end of these unprecedented times, consumer buying behavior is forever changed, and will in turn, affect the success of many businesses for years to come. 52% of consumers say more than half of their purchases are influenced by convenience. Marketplace operations.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

According to one report , the total cost of ecommerce fraud to merchants will exceed $48 billion globally in 2023, from just over $41 billion in 2022. Digital payments misuse accounted for 21% of the total number of fraudulent transactions. Consider for example a payment via an app such as PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay or Samsung.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 8, 2022

This way, even beginners can launch their businesses with beautiful websites and payment processing tools to sell online. There's not really even a way to lose your money unintentionally with Shopify, considering the entire subscription process is so transparent. million online stores. per transaction.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Accusations of “greenwashing” can lead to irreversible damage to reputation and consumer trust, and with environmental social governance (ESG) now high on the agenda for public and private organizations worldwide, it’s changing how many retailers think about their businesses. And how can POS finance fit into the equation?

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Korona

MARCH 30, 2022

The payment industry has been anticipating drastic changes to its standards for several years now. These changes to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) are finally being implemented in the first half of 2022. This post aims to cover what PCI compliance entails, what the PCI DSS v4.0 What Is PCI Compliance?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

A few days before reporting Q2 earnings, Wish also announced plans to cut approximately 34% of its workforce, or about 255 employees, in order to “refocus the company’s operations.” Temu also operates as a manufacturer-to-consumer marketplace and offers a wide range of merchandise, from homewares to apparel.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Despite having just officially begun, this holiday shopping season already is marked by supply chain disruption, persistent inflation and mixed consumer confidence. And just like last year, it looks like consumers will respond by turning to ecommerce.

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