Retail Events

VENDOR INSIGHTS

• Credit Card Swipe Fees Burden Merchants And Consumers

  "Swipe fees" charged by credit card companies, which merchants must pay and often pass on to consumers, have become a high cost for businesses, leading to higher prices for goods and services.

• U.S. Consumer Spending Is Weaker But Still Growing

  U.S. consumer spending is declining, with a shift from goods to experiences like travel and dining out, potentially impacting the retail sector and signaling an uncertain economic future.

• Doing Our Part For A Sustainable Future

  As a response to global sustainability commitments and the pressing need to combat climate change, apg is taking proactive measures to reduce its carbon footprint through a number of green initiatives.

• Report: Future Monetary Systems Must Include Cash

  The debate over the future of cash centers on technology advancements, but neglects the social and economic implications of excluding those without digital access.

• Once Considered Unsafe, Cash Now Offers Security

  Using cash provides increased security and privacy compared to electronic payment methods, minimizing the risk of cyber theft and personal data exposure.

• “POS” Is No Longer A Four-Letter Word In The MSP Community

  Many managed services vendors, who once rejected the retail vertical because it was a strange, new world to them, are now eager to enter our space and have already gained traction in pockets.