PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Consumers who previously paid for purchases by swiping or inserting their cards at in-store point-of-sale (POS) terminals are now turning to contactless cards and online shopping to safely and easily obtain needed goods. How Music Retailers Can Harmonize Security And Seamlessness. The COVID-19 pandemic is shaking up shopping behavior.

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MARCH 25, 2020

percent shop online more often. More affluent consumers seem focused on avoiding public spaces, instead going online to buy what they need and want. It’s defining that “need and want” that will determine how eCommerce retailers go to market and will predict what level of spend they expect to see.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

consumers are expected to be shopping online by 2021. Merchants working to expand and sell online in more markets must comply with each market’s local sales tax regulations, however, and that is an increasingly complicated task. New online sales taxes aren’t just the dominion of the U.S.

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OCTOBER 15, 2020

consumers have gone from retail shopping in stores to shopping online since the pandemic began, while 16.6 percent have shifted from grocery shopping in stores to doing so online. percent of them have gone online to order takeout or delivery from restaurants where they used to dine. PYMNTS research shows that 41.9

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PYMNTS

JULY 29, 2019

The rise of video games, both online and mobile, is helping to drive innovation in retail. The move is one of several Tilly’s has been pursuing recently to draw additional foot traffic in an era when, like many youth-focused retailers, it is seeing its sales constantly shifting online. Larger Trends. More Money.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Consumers reportedly have downloaded one million mini programs since their launch in early 2017 — that’s just less than half the size of the Apple App Store. According to one recent estimate , consumers globally in the third quarter of 2018 downloaded 29 million apps from Apple and Google app stores, up 10 percent year over year.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Some startups are born after an entrepreneur spots a missing niche in the market: ReturnRunners , for instance, was started after its founder saw a need for a service that could help her return unneeded purchases in an age when she could outsource her groceries, dinner or dry cleaning. The Retailer Side of the Equation.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The sale of shoes online has come a long way since the dawn of eCommerce – and footwear continues to help drive innovation in the retail space. The importance of this area of retail was recently underscored by a move involving a Google veteran. 14, Reuters reported about a week ago. 14, Reuters reported about a week ago.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 21, 2018

States can collect sales taxes from online retailers thanks to a U.S. The 5-4 decision essentially overturns the court’s 1992 ruling that states can collect sales taxes only from retailers that maintain a physical presence in those states. retail sales. Billions of Dollars at Stake.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 13, 2020

The use of online direct-to-consumer (D2C) channels to purchase consumer-packaged goods (CPG) has grown by 50.1 percent since the pandemic began, surpassing the growth of online marketplace use in key product categories like food and clothing. percent bought new retail product brands. We found that 58.4 About The Report.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 30, 2016

Google’s AdWords is getting its first major facelift in the 15 years it has been on the market. Going forward, the online advertising platform offered by the world’s most successful search firm will be designed to help retailers (and the marketers they employ) to deliver more ads across more platforms, more effectively.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

RIP retail. In a recent whitepaper, the firm noted that brick-and-mortar retailers face — and certainly feel — more pressure than ever to keep stores humming as centers of commerce. After all, over 90 percent of retail sales are still done in physical stores. Where Amazon treads, retailers tremble. Or, maybe not.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2020

IBM has purchased Expertus Technologies, which is based in Canada, according to an announcement, in an effort to strengthen its hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in addition to its online payment strategies. Gojek’s apps have reportedly received hundreds of millions of downloads as of June 2020.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Consumers are using installment payments to purchase everything from clothing to cosmetics, and the race to see which BNPL provider will dominate in which market is on. Both payment providers and retailers must come up with new ways to engineer the loyalty of shoppers, with multiple options and ways to interact with brands.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 6, 2017

Koupon is a mobile offer platform and redemption network, powering offers for over 43,000 retailers and the world’s largest CPG brands. Its reach, patented offer delivery and security technology, Koupon helps brands and retailers drive sales by targeting consumers and delivering offers when consumers are ready to buy.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The pandemic has significantly altered the way consumers of all age groups and income levels shop and pay, with many turning to online and mobile channels to reduce health risks. They also tend to use those devices more than other consumers to engage with retailers through apps.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

A pandemic-fueled surge in people wanting to learn how to play guitar and piano has given the country’s largest retailer of musical instruments a second chance at life, as investors and creditors have signed on to a plan that will allow 500 Guitar Center stores to emerge from bankruptcy. In announcing the plan, which cuts its $1.3

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2018

At first glance, 2018 is shaping up to be a year that has brought meaningful consumer, regulatory and legislative backlash against lax online privacy. social media users are “very confident” that those platforms would protect users’ data, according to Pew — with 64 percent calling for more regulation of online advertisers.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 28, 2016

When thinking about your typical farmers market, omnicommerce is probably one of the last things that comes to mind. OurHarvest operates somewhat like a “pop-up farmers market” – a place where the farmers market meets online grocery. “We The customers win and the farmers win,” he added. The delivery difference.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Consumer spending hit a record $880 billion in Q4 2019, thanks to online sales making up 15 percent of total expenditure — higher than ever recorded — and smooth eCommerce checkouts. PYMNTS has been studying the online checkout feature offerings of leading retailers in its Checkout Conversion Index series since 2015.

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

At the same time, Covid-19 presents opportunities for business leaders in the banking industry and beyond to develop strategies and branding that will define their future, as distinct market forces and customer behaviors will certainly emerge in the “new normal.” Mobile end-to-end account opening is one of those areas. Banks have seen a 14.5%

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PYMNTS

JUNE 13, 2016

There once was a time when recurring charges for a regular retail purchase were only copacetic in consumers’ eyes as a way to pay down a big-ticket item over time or the accepted retainer for high-priced fashion and design consultants. Now, however, the subscription model for retail is as normal as the one-off transaction.

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JUNE 15, 2020

It’s the digital shift taking place among retailers who are trying to play catch up with consumers by pulling resources away from brick-and-mortar investments and stacking them against digital infrastructure and capabilities. For the best example of retail’s digital shift, look to Inditex and its key brand Zara.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 18, 2017

Despite years of revenue reports indicating that online stores had become vital lifelines for retailers in every segment from furniture to fashion — accounting for more than 10 percent of retail purchases, and bringing in more than $105 billion in the first quarter of 2017 alone — some businesses have resisted selling their inventory online.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 9, 2017

But, while more consumers are heading to mobile retail channels, the personal experience and ability to touch and preview items in-person offered by physical stores still holds allure for roughly 70 percent of shoppers. And the market is showing interest — and investing —in improved mobile tech. Making Mobile Experiential.

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PYMNTS

MAY 24, 2019

Consumers download an app to start their shopping experience, which Hertel said was built to make it “super fun, easy and simple to buy glasses” for families. The Custom Eyeglass Market. Beyond Fitz Frames, King Children is another player looking to serve the market with custom glasses.

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CB Insights

AUGUST 14, 2018

Competition is heating up in the furniture space, and retailers are already feeling the pressure. Furniture retailer Heritage Home filed for bankruptcy last month, while Mattress Firm — the largest US mattress retailer — could be considering a similar path, according to recent reports. Download the entire free report to see how.

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JULY 15, 2020

Various Enterprise clients across different verticals like Healthcare, High tech, Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain etc. Functional – their journey entails shoring up data to the C Suite who can make better decisions towards product adoption, improved sales, forecasting, outreach, better marketing campaign.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2021

We are seeing a deepening level of recognition and engagement from our customers, including the more than 2 million new online customers in the third quarter.”. million new online customers during the latest quarter and has gained some 7 million year to date. The company reported that comparable digital sales for Q3, which ended Nov.

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CB Insights

JANUARY 2, 2019

Whether you’re looking for the hottest new snacking startups, the biggest retail blockchain initiatives, or the AI platforms helping retailers survive, we’ve got you covered. We’ve created a guide below to help you access our most relevant research in CPG and retail from 2018. Robots in your supermarket?

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Those who travel to some of the wealthier parts of the world, however, will discover the well-to-do have much more expensive unattended retail tastes. In fact, in various global markets, high-end luxury items can be purchased from both ATMs and unattended machines. A few years ago, U.S.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

market and is based on a survey of 2,170 consumers and 500 merchants. Subsequent reports will examine markets in Australia, Brazil and the United Kingdom. Our research shows that many consumers have shifted to cross-channel commerce, such as buying food and products online and retrieving them in stores or curbside.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Information Commissioner's Office ( ICO ) is launching a probe against Sweden’s buy now, pay later (BNPL) startup Klarna over complaints about a recent email marketing campaign, according to a Thursday (Oct. I know Klarna is used by some online shops I shopped from, but I’m 100% sure I've never used it.”. 15) BBC report.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 7, 2017

A world without checkout lines and a farewell to the fat wallet were just some of the tantalizing outcomes foreseen as mPOS devices started to make their way into retail stores years ago. Alas, consumers and merchants are still awaiting the realization of the envisioned blissful, wait-free retail utopia that was envisioned a while back.

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PYMNTS

MAY 26, 2017

Fortunately, it appears the recreational market is getting some much-needed innovation to help organizations and associations process payments and participant registration. One company that is innovating in the sports and recreation industry is Amilia, an online registration and membership management platform. In the U.S., In the U.S.,

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The eCommerce retailer has reportedly entered into a relationship with the People’s Bank of China (PBoC)’s Digital Currency Research Institute. JD won’t be the only online shopping company to work with the PBoC to bring cryptocurrency to the country. Americans Rush To Download WeChat App In Advance Of Ban.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2016

These days, retail merchants must reach customers, both in-store and online, securely and conveniently. According to Dasilva, the past decade-plus has brought three major payments revolutions, each of which shook the retail industry. The challenge for the last year has just been educating our customer base.

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