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‘Cash or Card?’: Why More Financing Choices Drive Consumers’ Decisions on Which Retailers to Shop

Retail TouchPoints

The customer experience is paramount to the success of today’s retailers. A recent study of more than 4,700 consumers from Bread Financial indicates payment choices — including retail store credit cards, bank branded credit cards and buy now, pay later (BNPL) — at checkout have become a major factor in pleasing shoppers and closing a sale.

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Retailers Must Embrace Financial Services, and Quickly

Retail TouchPoints

Retailers know that customer engagement must be the focus of their marketing efforts. The only problem is, for many retailers, the idea of becoming involved in the financial transaction part of the journey is a leap too far. Its simplicity works for the retailer and customer alike. It’s reckoned that nearly 4.5

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How to Design Your Retail Space With Security in Mind

Retail TouchPoints

A successful retail space uses the art of design to provide a clean, aesthetically pleasing and accessible storefront and property. But businesses should also take into consideration how their security comes into play in the space. Evaluate Your Retail Store’s Location. Evaluate Your Retail Store’s Location.

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The Best POS System for Small Business (Apr 2022)

Ecommerce Platforms

The best POS system for small business is a simple, affordable, and reliable tool for managing sales and in-person transactions. A point-of-sale system empowers businesses to take payments from consumers in-store and track the movement of inventory. The Best POS for Small Business. Shopify POS.

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13 Retail Marketing Tips For Small Businesses In 2023

RetailMinded

The retail landscape has changed drastically over the past few years as businesses continue to ride the wake of a subsiding pandemic. So, what is your small business doing to keep up with the changing demands and latest trends? There are so many different ways you can partner with your fellow small business owners.

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Best Appointment Scheduling Apps for Small Business

Ecommerce Platforms

The best appointment scheduling apps for small business allow for quick bookings online, simple organization on the backend, and automated notifications for confirmations, cancellations, and modifications. What is a Small Business Appointment Scheduling App? Best Appointment Scheduling Apps for Small Business.

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How to Set Up a POS System: 7 Steps for Retail Small Businesses

Korona

For so many retailers and small businesses, the point of sale is an overlooked component of business operations. To be fair, there are plenty of critical areas that businesses must focus on in order to be successful. But your retail POS is perhaps your most critical operational tool.