All Payments articles
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NewsJohn Lewis strengthens Black Friday offering with big beauty deals
John Lewis has added hundreds of beauty offers to its Black Friday event, including brands like Charlotte Tilbury and Mac as it expects more customers than ever to shop during the promotional period.
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NewsJohn Lewis adds buy now, pay later option with Klarna
Department store group John Lewis is to offer online customers a buy now, pay later payment option after teaming up with financial services provider Klarna.
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NewsCurrys has refreshed its credit offering by launching a flexible payment option
Currys has unveiled a refreshed credit offering to give customers more flexibility when purchasing new products.
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Innovation of the WeekKlarna enhances AI offering with virtual customer assistant
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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Retail VoiceWhy optimising payments is the key to retail success
In today’s fast-paced retail environment, optimising payment strategies has become crucial for merchants looking to drive revenue growth and enhance customer experiences.
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NewsKlarna closes in on lead bank partnership ahead of listing in the US
Buy now, pay later provider Klarna is edging closer to appointing a lead bank ahead of its anticipated IPO in the US.
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Opinion‘The barriers between retail channels are fading and we’re moving into a new era’
The first ecommerce transaction took place three decades ago this month and online went on to revolutionise retail. Shopify’s Deann Evans considers what comes next as retailers move beyond an omnichannel model
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NewsAmazon has teamed up with Barclays to launch a credit card
Ecommerce giant Amazon has teamed up with Barclays to launch a co-branded credit card in the UK to allow customers to earn rewards when they spend.
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Innovation of the WeekCarrefour trials palm payments in store
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsMore shoppers are paying with their phones but use of cash also rises
Consumers’ use of mobile contactless payment significantly increased last year – when the number of people mainly using cash also rose.
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Retail VoiceStaying ahead of the payment curve: using customer data to drive growth
Creating long-lasting loyalty as well as giving shoppers a seamless experience is the holy grail for any business. Lloyds Bank’s Ajit Ramachandran takes a look at how retailers can use customer data to stay one step ahead of competitors
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AnalysisWhy Frasers believes now is the right time to push its Plus loyalty app
Frasers and THG often make headlines for separate reasons. However, this week, it was because the two businesses announced a multiyear partnership. Retail Week takes a closer look at what this means for the two retail giants.
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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?