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Cloud Technology, Instant Payments Accelerate Hospitality Brands’ Digital Transformation

Cloud Technology, Instant Payments Accelerate Hospitality Brands’ Digital Transformation
Cloud Technology, Instant Payments Accelerate Hospitality Brands’ Digital Transformation
March 08, 2024  |  Faster Payments

From online booking platforms and mobile check-in services to AI-powered chatbots and virtual concierge services, technology is not only changing the way hotels operate, but...

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Retailers Grapple With Mounting Pressures as Middle Class Takes a Hit
Retailers Grapple With Mounting Pressures as Middle Class Takes a Hit
March 08, 2024  |  Retail

As ongoing economic pressures shrink the middle class, retailers are being challenged to either cut prices and step up their deals and discounts or make...

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Retailers Win in Online Grocery
Retailers Win in Online Grocery
March 08, 2024  |  Retail

When consumers buy groceries online, they place their trust in retailers, not marketplaces. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Acquirers Eye Expansion of Installment Payment Plans Amid Consumer Demand
Acquirers Eye Expansion of Installment Payment Plans Amid Consumer Demand
March 08, 2024  |  Payment Methods

Acquirers — the financial institutions that provide the infrastructure for merchants and businesses to accept card payments — operate behind the scenes but can play...

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eCommerce Merchants Fail to Connect Failed Payments and Fraud
eCommerce Merchants Fail to Connect Failed Payments and Fraud
March 08, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Despite the many fraudsters on the prowl seeking to exploit any vulnerabilities they can find in the payments ecosystem, only about one-third of eCommerce merchants...

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Costco’s Digital Gold Rush Drives eCommerce Gains
Costco’s Digital Gold Rush Drives eCommerce Gains
March 07, 2024  |  Retail

As retailers compete for consumers’ omnichannel loyalty, Costco is driving digital growth with a somewhat unconventional approach — selling precious metals. Get the Full Story...

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Voice Commerce Has a Long Way to Go in Retail
Voice Commerce Has a Long Way to Go in Retail
March 07, 2024  |  Voice Activation

Despite advancements in voice commerce, the technology still faces challenges driving penetration in the retail sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Will Credit Access Get Caught in CFPB Late Fee Cap Crossfire?
Will Credit Access Get Caught in CFPB Late Fee Cap Crossfire?
March 07, 2024  |  Credit Cards

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule this week slashing what it labeled “excessive credit card late fees,” reducing the penalty card issuers can charge from the typical...

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85% Say Connected Devices Make Multitasking Easier at Work
85% Say Connected Devices Make Multitasking Easier at Work
March 07, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Chances are pretty good that you are reading this article while you are at work. And although your boss may not be thrilled to hear...

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