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As ‘super apps’ gain ground, banks navigate user experience hurdles

Bank Innovation

With the rise of Alipay and WeChat in Asia, and the growth of e-commerce and banking capabilities within platforms like Uber and Grab, banks and bank-type platforms are following suit by adding new functions. If 2019 saw the growth of new e-commerce solutions within mobile banking apps, 2020 may be the year banking platforms iron […].

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Goldiam International Debuts B2B Website For US Retail Jewelry

PYMNTS

After the acquisition, Goldiam was able to successfully beta-test and complete a soft launch for the site, which plans to cater to a new market segment for the U.S. retail jewelry industry. B2B eCommerce has been on the rise as of late, as typified by Udaan 's $280 million funding round.

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Nike Leads Retail Into The Great Reboot

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The reboot simply means accepting the market dynamics of the pandemic, understanding that some of them may be permanent and acting accordingly. Those apps do more than act as the top of the funnel for the company’s retail division – they also generate data about user experience and product and service preference.

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Retail Sector To Boost Mobile POS Terminal Market Value To More Than $103B By 2023

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A new report by Global Market Insights reveals that the market size for mobile POS terminals will gain significant growth in the coming years, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 19 percent from 2016 to 2023. According to a press release , the POS Terminal Industry is expected to be valued at $103.52

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Rite Aid Rebrands, Reconfigures Retail Experience

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market share with CVS and Walgreens, unveiled its rebranding Monday (Nov. 9) along with a new vision for its in-store and digital-first experience. In recent months, it relaunched RiteAid.com and its mobile app, kicking off a digital refresh that provides customers with an elevated user experience.

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Virtual Reality: 5G Retailers’ Secret Sauce?

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Out of the haze of uncertainty emerged a new mobile network, and from the new mobile network came new retail applications and experiences, all taking advantage of the faster speed of the technology, and the potential to reduce friction. 5G Retail Deal. 5G Retail Deal. VR Retail Growth.

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How Unattended Retail Sells Loyalty

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Retailers put together window displays and signs to create enticing storefronts, engage customers via social media and send printed ads through the mail. If they don’t, they’re forced to spend time and energy on additional marketing strategies to recruit the next batch of new customers. Unattended Loyalty . Dialing Up the Display.

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