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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FastSpring

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you’re not sure how to sell an app direct to consumer (D2C) outside the app stores — or if you’re looking for a new way to monetize your mobile app or game — you may be wondering what options you have. If you’re looking for help selling your mobile video game or app direct to consumers, we can help. Interested?

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FastSpring

JANUARY 22, 2024

District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers rejected most of Epic’s claims against Apple but ruled in Epic’s favor regarding Apple’s policies against developers sending users outside Apple’s system to make digital purchases. In 2021, U.S. Then in 2023, the 9th U.S. Google: Is What Epic Wants for App Stores What Other Game Developers Actually Want?

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 18, 2023

Today’s consumers move across digital, physical and social platforms with ease, switching from browsing, researching and buying in seconds. As shopping journeys become increasingly complex, it’s harder for brands to put themselves in front of their consumers at exactly the right moment. Shopping is everywhere.

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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

MAY 21, 2021

The adoption of subscription-based services and digital goods purchases were on the rise well before COVID-19 hit. consumer now pays for four different video streaming subscriptions. There are subscription shopping services now available too. Consumers grow to rely on their subscription service providers.

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Ecommerce Platforms

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The reason for this is because both of the ecommerce giants have been battling it out for market share all over the world, especially as Alibaba Group has successfully moved into Amazon's territory with consumer sales through AliExpress. Alibaba vs AliExpress: How They Differ for Regular Consumers. Yes and no. Keep reading to find out.

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FastSpring

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Explore the Power of Changelog Integration in Our Documentation Navigating the Tax Landscape: Key Changes That Demand Your Attention in 2024 Quarterly B2B Onboarding Update: Your Complete Guide to Seamless Transactions! Fraud encompasses deceitful actions to illicitly acquire goods, services, or financial advantages.

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GetElastic

JULY 25, 2019

It’s approaching two years since Amazon’s patented one-click checkout feature expired on September 11, 2017, granting license-and-lawsuit free use for online merchants. The action authorizes a purchase, pulling the customer’s on-file payment information and shipping address. Why one-click might not stick. Your commerce platform.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Historically, video game and software developers have relied on open computing with PC and Mac platforms because it has enabled developers to release titles as they see fit, have a direct relationship with their players, and choose payment solutions that work for them. There were no gatekeepers — just a computer, a player, and a game.

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Omnisend

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Reading Time: 7 minutes Many ecommerce merchants think order cancellation emails are a necessary evil. Get consumer insights. You can also rate how satisfied they were with your service and what you can do to improve. These invaluable insights can help you optimize your products, services, and marketing strategies.

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Store Growers

MAY 10, 2023

Last Updated on May 10, 2023 If you’re just entering the world of Google Merchant Center and Google Shopping, you might feel a bit lost when it comes to utilizing their benefits or the nuances between them. What Are the Product Data Requirements for Google Merchant Center? Let’s see what they are.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Bonta hopes that the lawsuit will force Amazon to cease these allegedly anticompetitive practices and recover damages for California consumers and the state’s economy. Amazon counts more than 160 million members of its Prime service and approximately 25 million are located in California. In the U.S.,

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 10, 2022

And given the prevalence of the modern digital ecommerce platform, it’s never been easier to start being a merchant yourself. Accepting credit card payments is as easy as signing up to the right platform. Setting Up Payments. Choosing a Fulfillment Service. A Note on CBD Compliance. Table of contents. What is CBD?

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BigCommerce

APRIL 18, 2017

This is the time when you — unknown retailer — present risk to the consumer. 20+ years after the advent of ecommerce, consumers are still wary of providing sensitive information such as credit card details unless a retailer can prove that it is trustworthy, secure and worthy of the sale. 35%: Didn’t want to create an account.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Brick-and-mortar stores quickly set up online shops, and organizations offered new services such as online checkout, payout or purchasing options. This is a crucial process, as it identifies gaps that could be harmful to both the business and customers. What This Means for Your Consumer.

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Groove

JANUARY 19, 2022

As the demand for frictionless shopping increases and consumer shopping habits constantly change, merchants must optimize their stores to accommodate shoppers at each stage of the eCommerce customer journey. The majority of today’s consumers are bombarded with marketing emails from a multitude of brands.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Despite a positive job market and a stabilized economic environment, most consumers ( 96% ) are looking to save money in the short term, according to a recent study from PwC. But at the same time merchants’ margins are being squeezed, making intelligent pricing and promotions strategies even more critical for success.

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lateshipment

AUGUST 17, 2023

92% of shoppers say they will buy again if the return process is easy. Easier said than done, navigating through returns might be difficult for e-commerce merchants but there’s a catch to it. There are a lot of misconceptions about returns that make e-commerce merchants repel them. But we can’t blame them for it.

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ESW

AUGUST 18, 2023

Which payment methods do shoppers in this market prefer? Which channels do shoppers prefer to use to interact with customer service? They expect to have a domestic-equivalent experience with every online merchant. In fact, 76% of consumers prefer buying from sites that display their language.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 10, 2020

Consumer-friendly and flexible return policies can be the difference between getting a new customer and losing a sale. In the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic, retailers are creating more flexible policies to accommodate current conditions, including extending the time consumers have to return products.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 19, 2022

All of these retailers succeed by building hype around the launch, priming their loyal customers to place their order as soon as the product or service is released. Consumers are left disappointed, feeling cheated and let down. This surge of reseller abuse can have a negative impact on the business-consumer relationship.

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Omnisend

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Reading Time: 7 minutes Many ecommerce merchants think order cancellation emails are nothing more than a necessary evil, initiated after losing an order. Get consumer insights. You can also rate how satisfied they were with your service and what you can do to improve. Compliance and documentation.

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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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lateshipment

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

experience in the post-purchase — shipping, delivery, and returns phases as well as decode the process they represent. This happens in most cases and should be highly avoided if you’re the merchant. Complex Return Policies and Procedures Everything went well with the delivery process and the customer is excited to open their package.

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Ecommerce Platforms

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Consumer preference for pay-over-time services like Affirm for financing their purchases quadrupled between 2018 and 2019. Affirm’s 2020 survey predicts that 54% of US consumers will pay over time for their purchases in 2021. And still subject to credit card services’ high rates, hidden fees, and penalties. How it Works.

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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

For customers, the process of looking for apps to download usually takes place in one of the four leading app marketplaces; Google Play, Apple App Store , Windows Store, and the Amazon App Store. The company’s move to circumvent Apple’s App Store policies with its app Fortnite triggered a lawsuit in the process. Let’s go ??.

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GetElastic

AUGUST 26, 2019

Online merchants have a lot to consider in that time. The average merchant has some degree of familiarity with chargebacks. In fact, the Payments 2022 study released in June reveals chargebacks as the indicator most commonly-cited by merchants when analyzing their fraud costs.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 5, 2022

Online fraud cost digital commerce merchants $27 billion in 2021 , so it’s no surprise that retailers have redoubled their focus on eliminating these threats. Media articles abound about the skyrocketing marketing dollars required to woo new consumers. And some 40% of declined shoppers will never try that site again.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 15, 2022

Product returns are often a nightmare for ecommerce merchants. In fact, 92% of consumers would buy again if the return process was easy. Return Rabbit is a Shopify app that allows you to streamline and customize your returns process. By Return Rabbit’s estimation, they've delivered 500% merchant ROI and over $1M in value.

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PFS

AUGUST 28, 2019

The payments industry has become an ever-changing landscape. Consumer needs are constantly shifting, causing a clear impact on the rate of technological innovation. Particularly with the rise of eCommerce, consumers have a defined expectation of what their payment experience should look like. The Rise of Mobile Shopping.

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Optimizely

OCTOBER 29, 2020

However, to completely maximize a site’s potential, it might be necessary to leverage the conversion rate optimization services of an eCommerce development agency. If merchants want to get some quick wins in helping them to increase their conversion rates, check out these 10 simple strategies for more sales. This is a fact.

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Algopix

JANUARY 13, 2024

Why Sellers Get Suspended from Amazon There are a few main reasons why Amazon suspends seller accounts: Policy Violations Amazon has extensive policies that sellers must follow. Be sure you understand Amazon’s restricted products policies thoroughly. This gives you more control over your listings to prevent counterfeits.

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Groove

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Automating various parts of the marketing and sales process helps to streamline business operations. In this blog, we’ll review how Klaviyo flows enable merchants to personalize their communications with customers and improve their overall marketing strategy. Klaviyo flows can use any data in a merchant’s Klaviyo account ?

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Groove

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

One of the most immediate, high impact eCommerce strategies to increase online sales is optimizing the checkout process. There are two ways to consider speed within the checkout process. The last thing you want is for customers to browse your website, get to the checkout page, and then realize the checkout process takes way too long.

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Algopix

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

For sellers looking to tap into the vast consumer market, the choice between Amazon and Walmart is a critical one. Each platform offers unique advantages and challenges, and in this comprehensive guide, we will dive deep into the decision-making process to help you determine whether you should sell on Amazon, Walmart, or perhaps both.

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 15, 2020

It provides shoppers some much-needed wriggle room with its buy-now, pay-later service. Is this payment service too good to be true, or is it just another way to fall into debt? The crux of Afterpay is that shoppers can settle their purchases across four installment payments. Afterpay Review: Afterpay's Four-Part Process.

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