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As Contactless Payment Use Grows, Here?s What Consumers Need To Know About Fraud Prevention

Retail TouchPoints

Touch-free “contactless” payments in stores and at vending machines are gaining popularity with U.S. shoppers and retailers during the pandemic, because the coronavirus can stay viable on many surfaces for hours or even days. And NFC payments offer the same level of security as EMV-chip enabled cards. Here’s what U.S.

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6 Paid Social Trends to Be Aware of in 2024

Retail TouchPoints

For online retailers that want to stay relevant and competitive, it’s important to stay on top of the latest trends and strategies. The value of social commerce continues to grow rapidly and is shaping the future of online retail. Social commerce value will keep on growing.

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Serial Returners and Refund Fraudsters: How Brands are Fighting Back With Data Insight

Retail TouchPoints

Cutting Fraud to Claw Back Costs Retailers are pushing back. Some fashion brands, including Zara, J.Crew and Uniqlo , have begun charging for returns in order to claw back lost revenue and dissuade certain behaviors. Identifying such networks can help retailers take pre-emptive action to prevent fraud.

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From Retail to e-Tail: How to Launch an Ecommerce Website for Your Brick-and-Mortar

BigCommerce

We’ll look at how three ecommerce professionals were able to transition from brick-and-mortar to online shopping. Rohan Moore , founder and CEO of UK fashion company, Olive Clothing. Elli’s fashion company in the United States. For Tahnee Elliott, identifying and servicing her primary market was especially easy.

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With Growth Top-of-Mind, Luxury Brands Focus on Digital Goods and Virtual Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

Many members of this young, savvy demographic are exchanging their dependence on fast-fashion destinations like SHEIN , choosing to invest in quality over quantity. For example, the brand “hired” Noah, Alibaba’s fashion virtual idol, to host a livestream in September 2022, and nearly quadrupled its daily gross merchandise value.

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#RSP22: Everything You Need to Know About Holiday 2022

Retail TouchPoints

The Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, providing a wealth of insights to help merchants refine and optimize their holiday strategies. Customer service, digital experience, personalization and other factors drive that emotional loyalty.”.

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Retail vs Ecommerce: What’s the Difference?

Ecommerce Platforms

Quick answer : The term “retail store” typically applies to a physical, or brick-and-mortar location, such as a supermarket, boutique, or individual offline store. Both retail and ecommerce stores have their own distinctive pros and cons to consider for any entrepreneur. How Does Retail Work? How Does Ecommerce Work?

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