by Stephen May | May 19, 2023
Yet another by-product of the Covid-19 pandemic is the decline in the use of cash to pay for retail purchases. Today’s consumers are much more likely to pay with credit and debit cards, or cashless services like Venmo, Zelle, Paypal, or ApplePay. Yet, a percentage of...
by Stephen May | May 5, 2023
Retail has undergone significant changes in recent years, not the least of which is the struggle to maintain a full, motivated workforce. Nearly every store seems to have a perpetual “We’re Hiring” sign, and most are clearly understaffed. In addition, retail employee...
by Stephen May | Nov 1, 2021
How can a candy bar purchase cost a retailer hundreds? It could be happening in your stores right now if you offer cash back with a debit card purchase. A particular cash-back scam crops up this time of year as the holiday shopping frenzy kicks into high gear. It...
by Stephen May | Dec 14, 2020
How does a soft drink purchase cost a retailer hundreds? It could be happening in your stores right now if you offer cash back with a debit card purchase. We are seeing a particular cash-back scam circulate, and it is something that crops up this time of year as the...