There are currently more than 124,000 PayPass-enabled merchants in the U.S. and more than 311,000 operating around the world.
There are currently more than 124,000 PayPass-enabled merchants in the U.S. and more than 311,000 operating around the world.
More than 5 billion bar codes are scanned in shops worldwide every day…the technology has yielded savings running into the trillions of dollars.
As Australian online shopping – expected to be worth $21.3 billion this financial year and $30.8 billion by 2015-16 – continues to threaten bricks-and-mortar businesses, retailers are using the latest technology, combined with social media, including more shopping apps, to lure customers back into their stores.
Sainsbury’s said in a statement that the shopping carts, which may be rolled out to other stores in Britain if successful, could convince more shoppers to patronize a store.
From large retail chain stores to local businesses, more and more merchants are offering gift cards as an option for their customers. Gift cards are a valuable tool which can be used to build awareness, increase revenue and profits, introduce new customers to your business and eliminate cash refunds keeping the money in your business.
The gross merchandise transaction value of mobile payments for physical goods will exceed $170 billion worldwide by 2015, according to a new report just released by Juniper Research…
New Stop & Shop concept store opens in Chelmsford with following convenience options: An on-site nutritionist: The company has hired a professional nutritionist who will be available for consultations. The cost, according to Robinson, will be $25 an hour, but the customer will get that $25 back in the form of a gift card. Day care services: Stop […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
IBM Buys Retail Forecasting And Merchandising Software Company DemandTec For $440M. DemandTec provides retailers and e-commerce companies with tools to transact, interact, and collaborate on core merchandising and marketing activities.
In 2010, Sainsbury’s efforts to support Fairtrade brought in over $3 million in investments to the Fairtrade Foundation. This money has been used to improve the quality of life for workers living in impoverish countries…
Watch for a wave of experimentation from brands seeking to tap new opportunities to extend their message and create a new channel for everything from coupons and loyalty rewards to education and entertainment.
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