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What do the experts say about electronic purchases?
In a world where online buying continues to rise and the carrying of cash, wallets and purses is decreasing, the pressure is on bricks and m…
Why you don’t want a minimum card spend policy
According to recent SmartCompany research into customer payment habits of more than 400 SMEs, control – or a desire for it – is a decidi…
What your customers think about your payment policies
In an increasingly cashless society, not all customers are getting a fair deal at the checkout.
People wanting to use a credit or debit c…
What people think about minimum card spend restrictions – a SmartCompany report
The term ‘disruption’ is bandied around so often, it feels like it has lost its true meaning. However, as a term for the retail industry, it…
How to use consumer psychology to attract customers
It’s no coincidence that when you visit large shopping centres, the experience feels eerily familiar. Centre maps are usually located in t…
Why good-looking businesses are more likely to succeed
We’ve all been in shops that are so overflowing with stock that it’s impossible to find what you’re looking for, and others that are s…
How loyalty schemes can make happy customers
When we think of loyalty schemes, we often think of the big guys, such as frequent flyer programs and the big-chain supermarkets. But, loyal…
Do customer rewards equal loyalty?
It used to be a given that you’d get an extra potato cake at the local fish and chip shop. Some of us even began to count on it, ordering …
Are small purchases the lifeblood of business?
For some businesses those small, often incidental purchases can make a real difference when it comes to generating revenue and boosting that…