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FTC’s ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Proposal: A Step Forward for the Negative Option Model

Retail TouchPoints

So-called “negative option” services are a controversial yet time-tested method of doing business. Under this model, a customer signs up for a subscription service, typically as part of a free trial offer. The customer is then charged on an ongoing basis unless they explicitly cancel the service in question.

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Regulation is Coming to POS Finance: Why Responsible Lending Will Benefit Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

As economic pressures and living costs surge, more people than ever are considering using point-of-service (POS) finance — such as buy now, pay later and installment loans — to manage their cashflow. This is particularly true of large-ticket purchases such as sofas, home improvement projects, weddings and even veterinary bills.

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The Ultimate Guide to Adding Products to Google Merchant Center

Store Growers

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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Shippo Review (2023): An Easy-To-Use Shipping Solution For SMB Merchants

Ecommerce Platforms

In today’s Shippo review, we’re taking a behind-the-scenes look at a popular shipping and fulfillment service for today’s growing ecommerce market. Below, we’ll cover all of the features and services Shippo has to offer, to help you decide if it’s the right solution for you. What is Shippo?

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What Is Amazon’s Appeals Process?

ChannelAdvisor

Let’s take a look at the Amazon appeals process and how to write an effective action plan. . What Is Amazon’s Appeals Process? Amazon Appeal is a service Amazon provides to help sellers recover suspended accounts by identifying the infraction(s) and lifting restrictions to start selling again. . Improve your listings.

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Order cancellation emails: a guide for ecommerce success in 2023

Omnisend

Reading Time: 7 minutes Many ecommerce merchants think order cancellation emails are a necessary evil. An order cancellation email can help you collect data and improve your business. 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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Connecting the Dots: How to Link Google Merchant Center to Google Ads

Store Growers

Last Updated on May 8, 2023 If you’re a beginner in online marketing and Google Shopping, you might not be aware of the importance of linking your Google Merchant Center account with Google Ads. Connecting these two accounts is essential for creating successful Shopping campaigns and using the data saved in Google Merchant Center.