Vendor Insights

  1. Credit Card Swipe Fees Burden Merchants And Consumers 10/16/2023

    "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.

  2. U.S. Consumer Spending Is Weaker But Still Growing 10/16/2023

    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.

  3. Doing Our Part For A Sustainable Future 10/13/2023

    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.

  4. Report: Future Monetary Systems Must Include Cash 10/13/2023

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

  5. Once Considered Unsafe, Cash Now Offers Security 10/13/2023

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

  6. “POS” Is No Longer A Four-Letter Word In The MSP Community 9/20/2023

    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.

  7. It's Show Season! ISVs Share Effective Event Strategies 9/20/2023

    Trade shows are effective for recruiting retail IT software partners, with software executives discussing successful strategies at an RSPA Niche & Startup ISV Community meeting.

  8. RetailNOW 2023: Growth-Oriented VARs, Niche ISVs Form New Nucleus Of Retail IT Channel 9/20/2023

    The RSPA's 75th Anniversary celebration at RetailNOW 2023 highlighted the industry's evolution over the years, with a focus on adaptability and resilience, featuring a growing presence of ISVs, VARs, and emerging technologies.

  9. What Do Vendors And ISVs Want From Each Other? 9/20/2023

    At a recent RSPA Niche & Startup ISV Community meeting, vendor and distributor executives engaged in a lively one-hour discussion with software executives, exploring what each group wants from the other.

  10. Cash In Hand, Security In Mind 8/7/2023

    Different payment methods offer different advantages, and those offered by cash include protection of personal data, financial inclusivity, and resilient payment infrastructures