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Retail, POS Finance and the Quest for ESG

Retail TouchPoints

In fact, according to a recent consumer insights survey from Etika, which explored the attitudes of young people in the UK toward the environmental and social impact of financial products, 80% of young people look for ethical endorsements when making purchasing decisions. And how can POS finance fit into the equation?

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Mobile POS Empowers The North Face Associates to Venture Beyond the Cash Wrap

Retail TouchPoints

Nearly half ( 46% ) of retailers surveyed in Retail TouchPoints’ Store Operations Survey noted that they provide mobile POS to associates — and an additional 31% plan to implement the technology this year. The North Face was the first brand within VF Corp to test mobile POS as a fleet.

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Target Rolls Out 10-Item Self-Checkout Limit Chainwide

Retail TouchPoints

The retailer also plans to open additional staffed POS lanes for shoppers who have more items, need help or who “just enjoy connecting with our team to help them get on their way sooner,” according to a company statement. The future likely holds a hybrid model where self-service POS coexists with traditional systems.

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Beyond Shopping: How Retailers can Turn Stores into Experiential Hubs

Retail TouchPoints

This is crucial considering a recent Publicis Sapient report on customer loyalty , based on a survey of over 8,000 consumers across six countries, revealed that 52% of global consumers report having slight to no brand loyalty overall. A well-designed store can create a memorable brand experience that strengthens customer loyalty.

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‘Tech Tipping’ is Angering Consumers. Here’s How to do it Right.

Retail TouchPoints

In the past year, over half of surveyed consumers have felt confused or manipulated by tip screens, and 70% feel they’re being asked to tip too often. Tip Fatigue is Alienating your Best Customers As tablet-based POS systems have soared in popularity in recent years, consumers are being hit with larger and more frequent tip requests.

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Guarding the Retail Fortress: Cybersecurity Challenges and Network Interruption Risks

Retail TouchPoints

In the store environment, retailers need to evaluate the physical security of POS terminals and self-scanning technology. A recent Gartner survey highlighted critical aspects of how current cybersecurity employee training may not be enough. All these measures can help protect against unauthorized network access and data breaches.

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mPOS – bringing back the human touch to in-store shopping

iVend

Retailers who want to set themselves apart are integrating more human and personal touchpoints into the shopping experience, increasing engagement, loyalty and sales. iVend Mobile POS Mobile POS in retail engages and delights shoppers. Using mobile POS engages shoppers, and sets a retailer apart from the competition.

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