As the fintech revolution gathers pace, retailers must have an eye on the key trends shaping the industry in order to stay ahead of technological transformation already underway. Here, Ingenico outlines seven key trends that will have a profound impact on the sector.
Another holiday season is upon us, and trends are pointing to a huge sales opportunity for retailers. According to an article in Bloomberg, retail sales were higher than forecasted in October and marked the largest growth since 2014. The National Retail Federation (NRF) is also forecasting that holiday sales will increase this year.
The Retail Solutions Providers Association’s (RSPA) signature event, RetailNOW, is being held in Grapevine, Texas this year, and we are excited to be a part of it. The event brings together thought leaders from across the retail industry with various expertise, including software, hardware, and payments. As you prepare to attend the show, here are a few things you should definitely check out:
Even before the new year rolled in, there had been a lot of theories and speculations around how payment technology would evolve in 2016. To find out more information, we hosted a webinar - 2016 Payment Predictions & Strategies to Jumpstart the New Year - and spoke with two industry experts - Rod Hometh, SVP of Strategic Development for North America / Ingenico Group and Jordan McKee, Senior Analyst at 451 Research. Following are some highlights from the webinar.
National Retail Federation (NRF)'s Annual Convention & EXPO, also known as the "Retail's BIG Show", is right around the corner. Taking place annually in New York City, Retail's BIG Show is NRF's flagship industry event that offers unparalleled education, collegial networking, and an enormous EXPO Hall full of retail technologies and solutions. The event brings together 27,000 retail professionals and vendors from more than 80 countries. The convention also includes 125 education sessions, nearly 300 speakers, and more than 500 exhibitors showcasing innovative technology.
