Understanding the Current State of Cash Usage in Europe Cash usage in Europe varies substantially when analysing individual regions. In Italy, 83% of all POS transactions were paid for by cash, with Germany following at 75% due to their dominant...
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Seven Retail Trends to Watch in 2020
The business outlook for the new year is positive. Despite rumblings about a possible recession, the effects of a trade war and an ongoing transformation in retail, the market is showing strong signs of stability. This bodes well for retailers...
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8 Things to Know About Firewall Configuration
Cyber attacks often target retailers because retailers process a lot of personal data from payment cards that can be used for identity theft, fraud and other nefarious purposes. This puts a lot of pressure on retailers to maintain a strong...
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Physical Retail Isn’t Dead, but It’s Changing
Appearances are often misleading, and that has certainly been the case with the retail industry. Despite predictions of its demise, retail is here to stay. However, it is undergoing a profound transformation to meet shopper demand for a "frictionless, tech-driven...
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Five Customer Experience Considerations for Retailers
Anyone can sell a product, and customers have plenty of choices when making a purchase. So how does a retailer stand out from the crowd to keep customers coming back? It all comes down to the kind of customer experience...
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Seven Password Best Practices for Retailers
No one likes to use passwords, but they are critical to securing access to systems with valuable business data. Retailers, like any other business, should require passwords as part of their security policies to protect POS systems, backroom applications, customer...
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Nine Things POS Solution Providers Should Consider Before Getting Started with Digital Marketing
Many point-of-sale solution providers lack the budget or resources to dedicate a digital marketing plan. While an online presence is essential to doing business, there are certain tactics to consider before starting a digital marketing plan. Some strategies can be...
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Sight and Sound Help Your Point of Sale Business Go Round
We're all storytellers. It's ingrained in us from birth. Stories are used to teach, comfort, and entertain. Aside from being in person, video is one of the best mediums of communication we have. Using sight and sound, video has been...
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Seven Shortcomings of Cash Alternatives
A cashless society is being touted as more convenient where payment mishaps and pitfalls will be limited. However, the reality surrounding this ideology is not based in fact. If alternatives to cash were demonstrably better in all respects, by now...
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U.K. Consumers Maintain Strong Interest In Cash Payments
Even consumers who prefer to pay for purchases with non-cash alternatives such as credit cards and digital wallets still use cash regularly, according to recently published research of U.K. consumers and small businesses. While the preference for cashless payments has...
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