Last week, we reported on findings that consumer confidence was on the rise, and this week, we have some tangible evidence of how that confidence is manifesting. After a winter slowdown, in part caused by the harsh weather, consumers started to say “charge it!” more often in March.
Tag: Ecommerce merchant services
Black Friday Down, Yet Cyber Monday Sets Record
There are a lot of interesting tea leaves — perhaps that’s peppermint tea, in the spirit of the season — to be read as the data comes in from Black Friday through Cyber Monday, that stretch of time formerly known as “Thanksgiving Weekend.
After the Shutdown: Holiday Budgets Trimmed, Consumers Still Willing to Shop
Like the Boy Scouts, we believe in being prepared. Especially now that the U.S. is once again funding its government and paying its debts, and people are free, relatively, to go about their business. Part of that preparation may include anticipating how much business you can now expect from customers this holiday season.
Using Ecommerce Merchant Service Providers for Customer Payment Processing
An ecommerce site allows customers to view merchandise, add desired items to a shopping cart, and securely pay for the…
Seven Reasons to Contract with Ecommerce Merchant Service Providers
Ecommerce refers to payment transactions that occur over an electronic system. Today, however, the term is predominately associated with online transactions between an Internet merchant and consumers. Compared to transactions by mail and telephone, online transactions involve less service expense due to reduced overhead. If your business isn’t reaping the benefits of online payment, below are seven reasons to explore the offerings of online account providers today.
