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PayPal Purchases Cryptocurrency Security Provider Curv

Retail TouchPoints

In October 2020, PayPal committed to helping shape the role that digital currencies will play in the future of commerce and financial services, and the company recently created a business unit focused on blockchain, crypto and digital currencies. Curv was founded in 2018 by CEO Itay Malinger and CTO Dan Yadlin. “As

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

Retail TouchPoints

Get ready for a technology retouch. We’re all used to traditional payment methods, and fully digitized payment solutions have not yet become mainstream. However, even if you’re not yet set up for in-store crypto payments, you can still integrate a digital currency option into your ecommerce or click-and-collect offering.

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Why Backend Orchestration is the True Payment Experience Unlock

Retail TouchPoints

“Too many friction points all along the customer journey is a big pain point for consumers, and certainly the checkout or transaction moment plays a part in that friction,” said Margot Juros, Research Director for Retail Technology Strategies at market intelligence and advisory firm IDC in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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The 19 Ecommerce Growth Challenges of 2018, Outlined by Amazon’s Annual Report

BigCommerce

From changes in technology to pending legislative issues, these are the top items to keep an eye on in 2018 and beyond. We may not be able to manage growth effectively, which could damage our reputation, limit our growth, and negatively affect our operating results.”. Technology. Amazon Risk Factors and Obstacles in 2018.

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7 Techniques To Get Reviews And Testimonials For Your Business Fast

RetailMinded

Online reviews have become the digital currency that builds trust and credibility with customers, so if your business is lacking in this aspect, why would customers trust you? The key to getting more of both lies in leveraging technology, simplifying the review process, and offering excellent service.

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3 Retail Conversion Rate Optimization Strategies To Beat Your Online Sales

RTP blog

Relevant and personalized web sites: Relevancy is the 21st century’s digital currency. Companies have been spending significant time and effort to understand their customers’ digital journeys so they can serve up the most relevant and personalized experiences.

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Trends Analysis: Why Cryptocurrency May Still Be Important for eCommerce

ESW

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.