Retailer Articles

All the Retailer Articles from the Dividebuy Team.

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5 secrets to a successful eCommerce business

Given the lower overhead requirements of starting an eCommerce business, changing consumer behaviour, and the ongoing digital revolution it’s unsurprising that we’ve seen a significant increase in the number of new eCommerce businesses. In fact, in 2021 the eCommerce market grew by 18% in the UK making it the fourth largest market for eCommerce in […]

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May 27, 2022

DivideBuy crowned Best POS Solution provider at prestigious industry awards ceremony

We’re delighted to announce that we won the Best POS Solution category at The Cards & Payments Awards 2022, beating ACI Worldwide, Worldpay and UTP, as well as being shortlisted for the Best Consumer Credit Card or Credit Facility category. Following an impressive period of growth for us, this important award win paves the way […]

by Joshua Ollier

Guest Author

May 17, 2022

The changing face of consumer credit – how Gen X, Gen Z and Millennial shoppers prefer to pay

The global economy will soon be dominated by Millennial and Gen Z consumers, with the two groups set to make up 72% of the world’s workforce by 2029. These are two generations with different, more demanding ideas about how and where they want to shop, meaning the current transition towards eCommerce and away from its […]

by Joshua Ollier

Guest Author

May 13, 2022

CX and UX – why is customer and user experience so important for eCommerce?

Delivering an easy and memorable experience for your website visitors is something that every eCommerce brand strives for. Getting it right can bring a whole host of benefits right down to the bottom line but getting it wrong can have the opposite impact and drive potential customers and revenue away. Two core elements at the […]

by Joshua Ollier

Guest Author

May 12, 2022

Spotlight on responsible lending: what is it, is it regulated, and why is it so important?

There’s been a rapid increase in buy now pay later and interest free credit deals in the UK and across the world, offering consumers more options when it comes to purchasing goods and services. With the market showing no signs of slowing, the concept of responsible lending is now more important than ever. Rather than […]

by Joshua Ollier

Guest Author

May 6, 2022

Understanding credit – from revolving and instalment credit to the benefits for retailers

The introduction of credit in the retail sector completely changed the game. Although it might seem like credit is a relatively new innovation, its history across the world can actually be traced back more than 5,000 years. More modern forms of credit started around the 20th Century, when consumers were able to find new ways […]

by Joshua Ollier

Guest Author

March 11, 2022

Big changes introduced to all 3D Secure online payments

Significant changes have been made to how customers pay for all card purchases, which could have an impact on retailers’ sales – unless immediate action is taken. New rules surrounding Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) have come into force to help tackle the threat of fraud. It falls under the new Europe-wide Payment Services Directive (PSD2), […]

by Joshua Ollier

Guest Author

February 24, 2022

Why offering multiple retail finance options could boost your eCommerce sales

There’s no doubt about it: giving your eCommerce customers the choice of retail finance offers them an alternative, flexible, modern payment option sure to increase the chances of a sale and reduce cart abandonment. With a smaller initial payment and the ability to pay in instalments over several months, it’s the eCommerce trend sweeping the […]

by Catherine Rowley

Content Author

February 15, 2022

Three common problems with offering your customers Point of Sale credit (and how to fix them)

Online purchases using buy now pay later credit solutions are growing at a rate of 39% a year, with more and more eCommerce retailers offering this as a convenient way to pay. For retailers who use a Point of Sale (POS) credit solution, or are considering implementing one, there are several common concerns or problems […]