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Where Payment Processing Systems Are Headed In 2020

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And technology is one way to heighten security, both for FinTech companies and consumers. trillion biometrically secured transactions will take place annually via mobile devices. Mobile Payments On The Rise Already, 29% of American consumers would be content to pay with their smartphones all the time.

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Wireless 5G Revolutionizing Retail

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5G can Drive Consumer Engagement. 5G is expected to be a powerful catalyst to disrupt retail operations, from optimizing warehouses and supply chain management to transforming the in-store customer experience through personalization and product engagement. Mark Tina is VP of Sales for Verizon Business , Eastern Region.

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Crypto Payments Adoption in FinTech: How Do Retailers Fit in?

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No matter how fast the modern payment ecosystem is developing, the pursuit of the best customer experience isn’t going anywhere. To answer customers’ demands, business leaders must find the balance between adapting services to consumers’ digitally-driven shopping behaviors and staying true to the company’s strategy.

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Party City Plans Just 25 Halloween Pop-Ups For 2020

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While Party City operated approximately 275 temporary Halloween locations last year, it plans only about 25 this year. Despite the pandemic, we know that consumers are looking to celebrate and capture the special holiday spirit, even if it looks a little different this year,” said Brad Weston, Party City CEO in a statement. “We

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Retailers Can Learn Lessons From Consumers' Card Safety Concerns

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By Nicole Bryan, Sterling Payment Technologies Given the rise in reported data breaches and credit card fraud concerns, it should come as no surprise that the shift to EMV and mobile payments has some shoppers wary. Credit card security is on the rise, and merchants need to let consumers know they’re protected.

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What’s in Store for Grocery in 2022?

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Outfits like GoPuff, Gorillas and 1520 took the grocery market by storm in 2021, offering a limited menu of consumables, delivered to your door in an incredible 30 minutes or less (and commanding multi-billion dollar valuations in the process.) Mobile commerce will define the next evolution of grocery shopping.

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Consumer Survey Roundup: Retailers Must Demonstrate Safety Measures To Woo Shoppers Back To Stores

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These consumer sentiments, along with the need to protect the health of both shoppers and store associates, means retailers need to be stringent about enforcing social distancing and other safety measures as they reopen. In fact, displaying an abundance of caution will be required to bring many consumers back into physical stores.

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