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When Trains Start Running Late: Japan’s Digital Awakening

Forrester eCommerce

I love going to Japan where everything works flawlessly and where customer obsession, or “omotenashi”, is deeply engrained into the culture of every institution: this is where, for instance, train operators apologize when their trains leave the platform 25 seconds earlier than schedule.

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Key Considerations For Your Retail Store For 2024

RetailMinded

You can have encryption, regular security audits, and train your employees on data protection practices. You can use POS mobile systems and order management platforms. Staff Training Ah, nothing beats the human touch! You don’t want to have any breaches and unauthorized access from third parties.

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Tips for Staying Safe and Seeing Green on Black Friday

Retail TouchPoints

Tap-n-go credit cards, mobile wallet capabilities, buy online/pick up in-store (BOPIS), curbside pickup and a well-working ecommerce platform are all appealing methods that help shoppers feel relaxed about the safety of your stores. Get ahead of your staffing needs; hire more people if needed and get everyone trained.

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Six Tips And Techniques To Boost Retail Efficiency

RetailMinded

By embracing new technology, digitizing processes, streamlining staff training, and enhancing the customer shopping experience, businesses can improve operational efficiency, foster customer loyalty, and drive revenue growth. Customers are increasingly adopting digital wallets, mobile payments, and contactless cards in the digital age.

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What is Google Pay and How Does It Work? (Nov 2020)

Ecommerce Platforms

In the new age of mobile shopping, apps like Apple Pay and Google Pay give today’s consumers more freedom than ever before. Rather than having to carry your wallet, credit card, and debit card wherever you go, you can use your google pay app as your payment method. Integration with various mobile banking apps. The Basics.

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How Quick Service Restaurants Can Find Growth Opportunities

Wiser

Mobile payments and rewards, the drive to provide healthier options, and consumers’ demand for fast service without compromising on quality have affected every type of restaurant. Loyalty programs get even more effective when they’re combined with mobile payments. Track Customer Sentiment Often.

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The Best POS System for Small Business (Apr 2022)

Ecommerce Platforms

The easy-to-use ecosystem is trusted by more than 1 million businesses, with a host of useful features to explore, like in-built payment management, and a variety of plugins. Shopify also has a range of mobile POS (mPOS) and standard hardware options, like card readers, starting from $29, and iPad retail bundles starting at $219.