Digital channels for consumers and businesses have been maturing for more than two decades, but the coronavirus has pushed digital from a supporting function to a primary touchpoint for many, new data finds.
The Covid-19 pandemic presents an unprecedented challenge for the retail industry and with a nationwide lockdown, many retail businesses have had to close their doors not knowing when they can reopen. Mike Austin, CEO & co-founder of Fresh Relevance looks at what we can learn from Amazon during this time and further down the line … [Read more…]
Competition in Fintech is getting fierce as many companies compete to be the next unicorn. But start-up money can be tight- especially because of PCI standards. To have the right security measures in place is expensive and this can ruin many start-ups chances. John Cragg, CEO of MYHSM explains how in order to support start-ups, … [Read more…]
WhatsApp has launched its first in-app payments service, following a beta test in India.
Non-essential shops in England have been permitted to reopen their doors today, for the first time since March amid the Coronovirus pandemic, but many small retailers fear for their survival amid a boom in online sales and new social distancing rules.
Brits plan on spending money on treats, driving more and more window shopping as the lockdown slowly eases across the country, according to new research.
Mobile adtech firm Tabmo has launched a tool, called In-Store Impact, that provides brands and retailers with real-time data on the increase in physical store visits generated by their advertising activity.
The financial technology sector is booming, with financial inclusion, regulations, consumer savviness and innovation all on the rise. Shaun Puckrin, CPO for Global Processing Services (GPS), looks at the future of the FinTech industry by looking at the current trends and challenges it faces.
Shopping habits have shifted as the UK entered lockdown on 23rd March – demonstrating the need for marketers to tap into the most up-to-date data insights to ensure they’re running the most relevant campaigns, according to new research.
The pub and nights out with friends currently top the list of most anticipated events when the lockdown lifts, followed by live events and beauty therapy, according to new research.