In financial services, the term, “omnichannel,” is too often limited to the perspective of the retail experience. Does the consumer see a consistent experience every time they use a bank or retailers various channels – online, in person or on a mobile app.
However, omnichannel in payments extends beyond a consistent user experience. True payments omnichannel also requires the backend process to be streamlined so that every payment option used is processed, protected and reconciled in the same fashion. It should not matter whether the payment is made via a mobile device or an EMV-enabled chip, payments providers are wasting time and money by patching together disparate solutions to handle every different payment source.
In order to provide a streamlined approach to payments, payments processors need to start from the ground up. Here are three key areas to focus on when building an omnichannel approach to payments:
http://paymentsjournal.com/creating-an-omnichannel-payments-experience-from-start-to-finish/
"So how do you design experiences that enable users to complete tasks whenever, wherever? This is where omnichannel user experience takes center stage. Omnichannel UX not only allows users to connect to brands across multiple channels, it also enables them to act on their product or service triggers and makes each interaction more intuitive and effortless.
Today’s post looks at what we really mean by omnichannel UX, why your brand needs it and how you can design an omnichannel experience that puts users at the center of your design with Justinmind."
https://www.justinmind.com/blog/how-to-design-an-omnichannel-user-experience/
Keeping up with technology is a priority for grocers, with omnichannel initiatives leading the way.
According to Progressive Grocer’s 85th annual industry survey, nearly three-fourths of respondents plan to increase their tech spending in 2018.
Technology has jumped to the third most pressing concern for grocers, trailing only labor issues and competitive threats. Last year, grocers ranked technology ninth on Progressive Grocer’s annual survey.
http://customerthink.com/grocers-are-connecting-omnichannel-excellence-to-better-cx/