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2012 saw some major leaps forward for the payments industry....

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:21:00 -0400

2012 saw some major leaps forward for the payments industry. Between Square, PayPal, Google Wallet, Isis, LevelUp and MCX, the mobile payment wars have just started to get exciting.

This report will provide you with an up-to-date overview of the current state of the mobile wallet market, where the industry is headed, and the key players you should be aware of. A can’t miss read!

PCI Compliance

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:17:48 -0400

Whether you are a tier 1 retailer or a small merchant selling exclusively on the Internet, compliance with the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is required and mandated by MasterCard and Visa if you are accepting credit and/or debit cards. And, while the size of your business will determine your specific compliance requirements, every merchant accepting credit or debit cards, online or offline, must be compliant with the PCI DSS standards.

Learn more about PCI in this article on the MWRC from our Executive Vice President, Operations, David McSweeney called PCI Compliance: It’s Required and We’re Here to Help

In 2012, the Retail Industry made up 45% of data breach...

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:15:06 -0400

In 2012, the Retail Industry made up 45% of data breach investigations. This is the highest percentage in retail history, and a 15% increase over 2011. Learn where your business is most exposed to a data break in this infographic from Merchant Warehouse on POS Vulnerabilities.

"Number 1: Have a plan. Find out where your customers and prospects are having conversations and..."

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:12:54 -0400

“Number 1: Have a plan. Find out where your customers and prospects are having conversations and where your business can add value. Google alerts can be used effectively for this purpose.”

- 10 Social Media Time Management Tips by Michael Gavin

This white paper discusses some of the emerging types of payment...

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:56:38 -0400

This white paper discusses some of the emerging types of payment systems, what they mean for POS developers, merchants, value added resellers (VARS), and agents, as well as new technology solutions that will increase the flexibility and value associated with the merchant-customer payment process and experience.

The following is the latest infographic on how Merchants can...

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:52:00 -0400

The following is the latest infographic on how Merchants can leverage new mobile options to bring more customers in the door, and turn them from simple stop-ins to frequent patrons. If you are looking for additional ways to improve in-store sales be sure not to miss our free whitepaper on the “Top 5 Ways to Attract New Customers and Retain Existing Ones”.

We identified five ways today’s businesses can attract new...

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:11:00 -0400

We identified five ways today’s businesses can attract new customers and retain existing ones. A can’t miss read for Business owners looking to improve sales! Download the Whitepaper today

"Merchant services today and in the future must be focused on customer engagement. New technologies,..."

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:04:05 -0400

“Merchant services today and in the future must be focused on customer engagement. New technologies, primarily driven by mobile, provide significant opportunities for those merchants who leverage them, to increase revenues through integrated customer acquisition and retention programs and a much improved experience for the customer as a whole.”

- SVP, Direct and Agent, Michael Gavin in Merchant Services: Redefined

In my opinion, the next three to five years, tablet POS...

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

In my opinion, the next three to five years, tablet POS developers will own the SME marketplace. - Jim Fink, Vice President, Partner Channel and National Accounts

How Fast Food Can Capitalize on Mobile Commerce

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Convenience
Choice
Value-Added Options

Director of Product Marketing, Matt Cicciari, gives a full breakdown in his latest article on the Merchant Warehouse Resource Center.

http://merchantwarehouse.com/how-fast-food-can-capitalize-on-mobile-commerce

"People should not run from mobile. They should not run from tablets. They should embrace it."

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:24:59 -0500

“People should not run from mobile. They should not run from tablets. They should embrace it.”

- Joseph Finizio, President and CEO Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA) on his predictions for retail payments in 2013

"Today’s consumer has an expectation of immediacy, value and convenience and the traditional retail..."

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:47:00 -0500

“Today’s consumer has an expectation of immediacy, value and convenience and the traditional retail model is not scalable in its current form to meet these demands.”

- Merchant Warehouse’s Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Dan Dufault on the move to omni-channel retailing

Dan Dufault, Merchant Warehouse’s EVP of Marketing and...

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:15:00 -0500

Dan Dufault, Merchant Warehouse’s EVP of Marketing and Solution Innovation, looks at the future of mobile payments, as well as who and what will be driving adoption and innovation in 2013 and beyond.

Even today many business owners remain wary of accepting credit...

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:12:00 -0500

Even today many business owners remain wary of accepting credit cards. Fees, regulations, security, and other concerns lead them to understandably wonder whether there is any true tangible benefit for their business.

With this in mind Merchant Warehouse worked with Column Five to develop this infographic on the actual impact accepting credit cards and mobile payments can have on a merchant’s in-store sales.

"Even in sales, great service delivered by great people always matters and it does make a difference."

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:56:00 -0500

“Even in sales, great service delivered by great people always matters and it does make a difference.”

- Merchant Warehouse’s SVP, Sales - Direct and Agent, Michael Gavin, on why Service Always Matters

Merchant Warehouse’s VP of Partner Channel and National...

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:01:05 -0500

Merchant Warehouse’s VP of Partner Channel and National Accounts, Jim Fink, discusses the main benefits that Merchant Warehouse Point of Sale partners receive by integrating with the Genius Customer Engagement Platform.

The thought of a customer pulling out their smartphone while...

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:03:00 -0500

The thought of a customer pulling out their smartphone while shopping, used to send business owners into a panic with fears of another sale lost to “showrooming”.

Now merchants are looking to leverage the exciting benefits and opportunities that smartphones offer, and are outfitting their businesses to take advantage of in-store mobile commerce.

Learn more about the benefits of in-store mobile commerce for both consumers and merchants with our latest infographic.

"In today’s competitive environment your payments partner must deliver more value than being a..."

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:57:00 -0500

“In today’s competitive environment your payments partner must deliver more value than being a conduit to move money for your clients. If that is your provider’s primary value proposition it is time to find a true payments partner.”

- Merchant Warehouse’s Jim Fink, VP of Key Accounts and Partner Channel, on Choosing the Right Payments Partner

Considering a loyalty program for your business?

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:58:00 -0500

Find the loyalty program that is right for your business and learn how technology and innovation are improving businesses from coast to coast in the Merchant Warehouse Resource Center under Loyalty Programs

"The easier you make it for someone to pay you, the higher chance you have of not only acquiring new..."

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:24:00 -0500

“The easier you make it for someone to pay you, the higher chance you have of not only acquiring new customers but driving them to come back.”

- Shannon Andrade, Merchant Warehouse’s Director of Training on Preparing Your Business for Success in 2013