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Mobile First for 2019: Insights and Predictions From Retail's Big Show
April 4, 2019 at 9:59 am

Let’s be real: the state of brick-and-mortar retail in 2019 is equally exciting and terrifying. Amid widespread closures, uncertainty and the ever-present behemoth that is Amazon.com, there's an amazing wave of innovation in mobility that has the potential to transform — and yes, save — the retail experience for a new generation of consumers used…

Visa, Mastercard Mull Increasing Fees for Processing Transactions
February 19, 2019 at 9:57 am

Visa and Mastercard, the two biggest U.S. credit card networks, are preparing to raise certain fees levied on U.S. merchants for processing transactions starting this April, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Some of the changes relate to so-called interchange fees, the report said. Interchange fees are what merchants…

4 Consumer Experience Investments Retailers Need to Prioritize in 2019
February 15, 2019 at 10:05 am

The holiday season is the busiest time of year for retailers, when amidst all the festivities and cheer, consumers are spending big. In 2018, the National Retail Federation forecast consumers would spend an average of $1,007 on decorations, candy, gifts, and more. However, the end of the year is also a critical time for retailers because…

Target to Offer Shoppers More Mobile Payment Options
January 23, 2019 at 1:01 pm

Target will soon accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and other mobile payment options in its stores, the company announced in a blog post Tuesday. The retailer is striving to offer more convenience and faster checkout experiences to customers. Target has offered mobile payment via its Target App since 2017, and the addition of…

2019 Retail Forecast: The Expansion of Brick-and-Mortar and Flexible Checkout Options
January 23, 2019 at 12:44 pm

2018 was a whirlwind year for retailers across the globe. We saw e-commerce retail disruptors like Amazon.com continue to make headway into physical retail, while several other retailers such as Toys"R"Us shuttered their doors after decades of providing unique products to shoppers. What’s more, in the latter part of 2018, we continued to see retailers…

5 Retail Tips for a Prosperous New Year
January 18, 2019 at 12:18 pm

The adoption of disruptive and innovative technologies will be what sets apart the retailers that thrive from those that fall behind.

Road to U.S. Emergence in Global E-Commerce: How Cross-Border Payments Can Lead the Way
January 4, 2019 at 11:51 am

While nations across the world have traded purchasing and sharing goods for thousands of years, only recently can they do so instantaneously. It’s a potential game changer for online retailers across the globe. From telecommunications to healthcare, the global marketplace continues to offer more and more innovative ways to bring people together. So why aren’t…