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Why Small Businesses Need to Embrace a BNPL Model to Succeed
July 2, 2025 at 11:33 am

Small businesses are reporting on average 30 percent of monthly invoiced sales are overdue, which presents a difficult reality for owners struggling to keep their business afloat in what is presently a volatile economy. One of the first steps to mitigate financial risk in this situation is to adopt a buy now, pay later (BNPL)…

Stablecoin Rewards and Payouts: A Low-Lift Onramp for Businesses Entering the Digital Asset Economy
July 1, 2025 at 4:17 pm

As digital assets become more mainstream, businesses are exploring practical, low-risk ways to enter the crypto economy. Stablecoin payouts and loyalty rewards have emerged as some of the most accessible options, offering immediate operational benefits and deeper engagement with digital-native consumers. Meeting Digital-Native Expectations Millennials and Gen Z are leading the adoption of crypto wallets…

Keep More of Your Hard-Earned Revenue: Smarter Strategies for Passionate Retailers
June 17, 2025 at 11:17 am

Retail heroes love the hustle of the job. Whether it’s running a cozy boutique, a bustling farm stand, or a specialty shop close to the heart, retailers pour all their energy into the business because they believe in what they do. But let’s face it: in today’s world, every dollar counts more than ever. Economic…

Why Unified Commerce is Powering Retail Growth
June 8, 2025 at 7:55 am

The retail landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by evolving customer expectations and technological advancements. According to a recent KPMG report, a significant majority of financial institutions (93 percent) and retailers (87 percent) are actively modernizing their payment infrastructure or planning to do so within the next six months. This requires significant investments to…

The AI Advantage: 3 Ways AI is Reshaping Checkout Experiences for SMBs
May 7, 2025 at 11:19 am

Checkout is no longer just the final step in a transaction — it’s where customers decide if they’ll return. And increasingly, it’s where artificial intelligence (AI) is raising the bar. Whether you run a neighborhood boutique or a growing e-commerce brand, AI is transforming the checkout experience from a routine transaction into a powerful competitive…

Local Retailers Have A Golden Opportunity With Younger Shoppers
March 10, 2025 at 11:14 am

According to the American Express 2024 Shop Small Impact Survey, 90 percent of Gen Z and millennials report that they have discovered new businesses while exploring their local communities. This would seem to cut against the widespread notion that younger generations live increasingly online, buried in their phones and bereft of real-life connection. Indeed, if…

Don’t Let Swipe Fees Steal This Holiday Season
December 4, 2024 at 10:29 am

Every holiday season, retailers look forward to a surge in consumer spending — only for swipe fees to barge in like the well-known green grouch, swiping away hard-earned profits one tap, insert and swipe at a time. With consumer spending expected to jump by 7 percent, the average shopper is ready to spend an impressive…

Retailers Applaud DOJ Antitrust Suit Over Visa Debit Card Practices
September 24, 2024 at 7:00 pm

The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed a lawsuit announced Tuesday by the Department of Justice accusing Visa of violating federal antitrust law in its debit card practices but said the card network’s anticompetitive practices go further. The DOJ has filed a lawsuit against Visa alleging that some of its practices involving debit cards are anticompetitive and…