All Payments articles – Page 3
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AnalysisWhy Frasers believes now is the right time to push its Plus loyalty app
As Frasers Group strikes a new partnership with Hornby Hobbies to push its credit and loyalty platform, Frasers Plus, Retail Week takes a closer look at the buy now pay later platform and its first-ever partnership with THG earlier this year.
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InterviewQ&A: Amazon VP on bringing Just Walk Out tech to stores and arenas worldwide
As Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology is implemented in London’s O2 Arena, Retail Week speaks to vice president Jon Jenkins about leveraging the revolutionary tech across more third-party locations.
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NewsPrettyLittleThing becomes latest retailer to charge for returns
Fast-fashion pureplay PrettyLittleThing (PLT) has become the latest retailer to introduce a returns fee for customers.
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NewsExclusive: Sainsbury’s to offer Klarna on general merchandise and clothing
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has become the latest retailer to offer buy now, pay later across its general merchandise and clothing brands through a new partnership with Klarna, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsKlarna hails US expansion as revenues rise
Klarna has reported an increase in revenues and profits as its US expansion continues to supercharge growth for the payments provider.
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Retail VoiceEmpowering retail: How consumer choice is reshaping global payments
In the ever-evolving world of retail, Worldpay’s 2024 Global Payments Report reveals a transformative shift where consumer choice is not just influencing but dictating the future of commerce
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NewsHurr unveils new credit scheme as rental fashion trend soars
Fashion rental platform Hurr has launched a new credit system, offering renters the chance to purchase rental pass bundles monthly, as the demand for long-term and “more flexible” rental takes off.
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Opinion‘Retail pay is rising at record levels – something’s got to give’
The investment case for technology increasingly stands up because people are becoming more expensive, observes Fran Minogue
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AnalysisTech meltdowns: what can retailers learn from Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Greggs’ woes?
After Greggs became the fourth major business in the UK to face disruptions due to IT issues in less than a week, what can retailers do differently to avoid such issues in the future?
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NewsGreggs stores close after IT issue affects card payments
Greggs, Britain’s largest bakery chain, has been forced to close stores after IT issues crippled its card payments system.
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NewsExclusive: Boots rolls out Klarna payments on app and website
Health and beauty giant Boots has rolled out the use of Klarna payments from today, Retail Week can reveal.
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Retail VoiceDon’t let innovation and choice fall down the priority list
As consumers become ever more discerning, Worldpay’s Pinar Koygun takes a look at five ways retailers can deepen their engagement with customers
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AnalysisDisruptors: Seven smart tech companies streamlining retail
From AI headsets to cryptocurrency, Retail Week explores seven tech firms that are aiming to boost efficiency, sales and engagement across the industry
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AnalysisGen-AI cheat sheet for retailers: The tech trends to watch out for in 2024
Generative AI has exploded into the public consciousness in the past 12 months and impacted every sector of retail. But as AI adoption picks up pace, how can retailers prioritise where to invest to leverage the technology’s full capabilities? Retail Week explores three trends to watch out for in 2024.
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Retail VoiceHow to banish basket abandonment and drive loyalty
Billions more pounds a year could be spent by shoppers if online checkouts were simplified. Mastercard examines how retailers can streamline their services to ensure consumers don’t fall at the final hurdle
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Retail VoiceReflecting on the biggest ecommerce drivers of 2023
From delivering on delivery to winning websites, Elavon’s Michael Bosshammer takes a look at the key areas retailers should focus on for 2024
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NewsCash usage rises for first time in decade
Consumer use of cash grew for the first time in a decade, making up 19% of all transactions, up from 15% in 2021, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Payments Survey 2023.
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Retail VoiceWhat you might not know about digital wallets
Digital wallets have become a staple in the payments landscape over the past few years. Michael Bosshammer, Elavon Europe head of corporate retail, looks at the essential need-to-knows.
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NewsMastercard unveils AI personal shopping assistant
Mastercard’s personalisation platform Dynamic Yield has announced the launch of an advanced generative AI shopping tool for consumers.
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AnalysisCustomer 2024: Three trends shaping the digital strategies of H&M, Nike, Ikea and more
As customer expectations continue to rise, retailers must make every online touchpoint count. Building on consumer research, we explore where retailers are already investing to stay ahead of the curve – and what trends will stick.