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Revolutionizing Customer Retention: The Rise of Digital Top-Up Cards in the Global Market

Retail TouchPoints

As consumers demand more flexible payment options, it is no surprise that the digital top-up card industry has had a strong year. The trend is set to continue, and it is not just shoppers who benefit from increasingly digital-first payments. This means the demand for flexible payment solutions has surged.

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Best Payment Gateways For UK Businesses (2021)

Ecommerce Platforms

If you're a UK entrepreneur who's laying the groundwork for their online business, you may have already started researching payment gateway providers. If that's you, you'll likely know that payment gateways offer different features, terms, and pricing depending on the country you're operating from. Shopify Payments.

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Braintree Payments Reviews (Nov 2020) – Everything You Need to Know

Ecommerce Platforms

Here we look briefly at Chicago-based Braintree Payments, highlighting some of the features a merchant might consider when picking a payment processor. Today, Braintree is one of the biggest payment solutions in the landscape, offering an excellent selection of tools for business owners to explore. Lots of great features.

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Starbucks, 7-Eleven Expand Contactless Payment Options

Retail TouchPoints

As COVID-19 has accelerated the trend away from cash payments to mobile and other contactless methods, Starbucks and 7-Eleven have both expanded their mobile payment options. The convenience store chain also is expanding the availability of its delivery service, from approximately 35 million.

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3 Post-COVID Benefits of Contactless Payments for Retailers (and 3 for Customers)

Retail TouchPoints

Contactless payments skyrocketed in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic while cash payments plummeted. This was partially attributed to the diminished capacity to shop in-store, but was also connected to the fear of viral transmission via both shared payment terminals and cash itself. Benefits for the Retailer.

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Instacart Acquires Ecommerce Platform to Empower Local and Independent Grocers

Retail TouchPoints

The Rosie platform supports local and independent grocers across more than 40 states by facilitating the use of branded ecommerce websites and mobile apps. These tools power order flow, fulfillment and afford customer insights. Rosie’s tools help grocers develop a strong online presence and guide consumers to local stores.

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Retail’s Future Requires a Shift from Mobile-First to Mobile-Only

Retail TouchPoints

The turmoil also proved that mobile technology enables needed flexibility in times of disruption and drives superior customer experiences that make retailers more competitive. To meet these demands quickly and seamlessly, the technology behind the scenes matters. Moving From Mobile-First to Mobile-Only.

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