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In an exclusive feature for Retail Today's 2023 Holiday Season edition, our Chief Revenue Officer, Robert Gatto, explores the ever-evolving retail landscape and discusses the benefits of providing an enhanced #checkout experience tailored to meet the diverse #payment preferences of consumers. Learn more about how payments are becoming a key player in retailers' growth strategies for the holiday shopping season: https://lnkd.in/dscNMg7g #RetailTrends

The whole online retail industry is outdated. It's been the same since 1999 - you go to a shop, you put items into a basket you go to checkout, you go through a friction filled payment process... The fight is now not against competitors but we're competing for people's attention. #payments #ecommerce #retail

Some excellent insights within the 2024 Global Digital Shopping Index! 3 in 4 global consumers want the ability to use their preferred payment method. 💳⌚📱 Discover how offering popular payment methods can help you to grow revenue by reading the Global Digital Shopping Index here:  https://vi.sa/3IokCxm #DigitalShopping #Payments #Retail #VisaAcceptanceSolutions

Online returns 📈 even as overall retail returns ⬇ National Retail Federation and Appriss Retail 2023 annual report tells a tale of two stories. Retail returns dropped significantly from $816B (16.5% of sales), in 2022 to $743B, (14.5% of sales) in 2023. Surprisingly, the industry-wide introduction of return fees at online stores has yet to curb customers' habits. We're here to help you dig deeper in the why – return reasons to curb future product returns and advanced rules to control how/when refunds are process. 🗓 Book a demo today: https://lnkd.in/d92X5wiW 📖 Full Report: https://lnkd.in/eywd7_yV

Trust remains paramount in online retail for Gen Z and Millennials. 🌐🛒 From addressing false declines to ensuring robust data security and diverse payment options, our blog dives deep into the crucial elements that foster customer trust. Discover how prioritizing these factors can enhance your online retail strategy. https://lnkd.in/eMVZgG9t #ecommerce #retail #customerloyalty

Hello! Today's shoppers are indeed buying products online more than ever before. The convenience of shopping from the comfort of one's own home, the wide variety of products available online, and the ease of comparing prices have all contributed to the increasing trend of online shopping. Overall, the shift towards online shopping is a reflection of the changing consumer behavior and the evolving retail landscape. We spoke to one of our in-house experts, Technical Product Manager David Starky to explore how and why brands should optimise product content to meet shopper needs, as well as introduce us to an exciting update to the NIQ Brandbank offering. Check it out here 👀👇 https://ow.ly/kweX30sAo8i

U.K. merchants can improve consumer satisfaction by offering a wider variety of digital features and increasing awareness of currently offered features. Learn more in the 2024 Global Digital Shopping Index, U.K. Edition. Download the full report here to learn more.👉 https://vi.sa/43v6yw3 #VisaAcceptanceSolutions #DigitalShopping #UK #Retail #Payments

Ditch the Endless Aisle! The Future of Retail is Frictionless and Fun ⬆️⬇️ Forget endless aisles and impersonal click-and-collect! Today's shoppers desire a flexible shopping experience that accommodates their preferences, regardless of their location. ️ So, what's hot in retail right now? ● Unified Commerce: Imagine a world where online shopping feels like browsing your favorite store, and physical stores offer the same personalized recommendations you get on your phone. That's unified commerce, and it's the future of convenience! ● Become a Personal Shopping Guru: People love feeling special. Reward your customers with loyalty programs linked to their payments, not another clunky app they'll never use. Offer personalized discounts and make them feel like your VIPs. ● Get Inside Their Heads (Ethically!): Payment data can be your secret weapon. Use it to understand what your customers love (and what they don't) so you can tailor your offerings to their unique needs. ● Payment Options Galore: Nothing kills a shopping spree faster than limited payment choices. Offer a wide range of options so your customers can check out with a smile, not a sigh. Ready to make your business the shopping destination of dreams? At APS, we're all about seamless payment experiences that make online retail a breeze. Contact us today and let's find the perfect solution for your business! #APS #Payments #Retail #FrictionlessFuture #CustomerCentric #Payments

Great read on the 2024 retail trends to watch and the many ways in which we help retailers adapt to the ever-changing consumer landscape.

The PYMNTS Intelligence study, “2024 Global Digital Shopping Index: U.S. Edition,” created in collaboration with Visa Acceptance Solutions, finds that retail shoppers would like to see reward or loyalty programs as part of their Click-and-Mortar™ experience.  #Visa #Retail #Payments #Loyalty https://lnkd.in/gbYaXHqH