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Study: Higher Spending On Dining Out Could Forecast A Rise In The Virus

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Aa JPMorgan study suggests a connection between increased spending on dining out and a quicker proliferation of COVID-19. Arizona, Louisiana and West Virginia displayed the least relative drops in spending at eateries on the part of cardholders in comparison to the year-prior time frame.

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USAT: Bridging The ‘Consumer Gap’ In Unattended Retail

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In this case, it’s the gap between interest and intent, the chasm that lies between consumer awareness of unattended retail and actually taking the plunge in buying at the kiosk and vending machine. At a high level, according to PYMNTS data , unattended retail is reaching only one-tenth of its potential. Hurdles For Larger Merchants.

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Get Ready For More Voice In Retail — And Soon

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It’s going to be a very vocal year when it comes to retail. Voice is the killer app of the connected commerce experience, according to the How We Will Pay: 2019 Edition study. By comparison, ownership of smart TVs has increased just 5 percent, and ownership of connected cars has increased 3 percent since 2018.

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What Sticks? Scoping Retail Behaviors In The Time Of Contagion

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retail economy is unprecedented. Terror attacks on 9/11 happened well before the internet was a factor, and are therefore not relevant as a comparison. What are some of the retailing changes that could last beyond the end of the coronavirus crisis? Suddenly, this issue is front and center for every retailer and every customer.

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How Retailers Could Turn Smart Vending Into A $15B Market By 2025

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In the unattended retail space, vending operators are also becoming more aware of the shifting behaviors of their shoppers and the need for swift and digital payment options. That smaller size opens up whole new markets, and gains access to spaces that have never had a retail experience [as] a part of it.”.

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The Best (And Worst) Retail Apps According To Customers

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The business of retail apps is booming. percent, according to a new study. And 303 of the world’s top 500 retailers now have an app. In 2015 alone, 50 those retailers generated $29.46 But what separates a good retail app from a bad one? And why are some retailers making more money off mobile apps than others?

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PAAY Rolls Out Partner Platform To Complement EMV 3DS Technology

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By comparison, the first 3-D Secure (3DS) technology provides consumers with a user experience marked by lengthy times for processing and verification. The company reports that retailers selling through eCommerce are experiencing record sales numbers, but fraud rates are also on the uptick. Merchants pay $3.13 Merchants pay $3.13