How Mid-Market Retailers Can Win Peak Seasons with Flexible Payments

As shopper expectations rise and store traffic spikes during peak seasons, mid-tier retailers can’t afford checkout friction. This whitepaper explores how mobile and modular payment solutions — like mobile POS and SoftPOS — empower retailers to serve customers faster, cut transaction costs, and increase loyalty without costly overhauls.

From real-world stats to practical scorecards, this guide equips retailers with the tools to modernize and compete. Download the report now to optimize your checkout experience.

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Don’t Let Long Lines Cost You Loyalty

Every minute your shoppers wait is a minute closer to cart abandonment. Today’s customers expect flexible, frictionless checkout — not fixed lanes, slow service, or limited options. This report shows how mid-tier retailers are matching the speed of top-tier brands without breaking their budgets.

Explore proven strategies and benchmark your own operations with our Checkout Readiness Scorecard, included in your download.

What You’ll Learn…

The Cost of Long Queues

U.S. shoppers waste 37 billion hours annually waiting in line. Learn how flexible checkout options can eliminate bottlenecks and turn wasted time into completed sales.

Why Mobile POS Drives Satisfaction

85% of retailers see higher customer satisfaction after adopting mobile POS. Find out how faster, more convenient payments keep shoppers engaged and loyal.

The Surge in Wait Times

Since 2022, average in-store wait times have climbed 61%. Discover why delays are worsening — and the proven strategies retailers are using to reverse the trend.

Reducing Transaction Costs

Mobile checkout solutions don’t just improve speed — they can cut costs. See how retailers achieve an average 17% reduction in transaction expenses.

Contributors

Mark Bunney

Director of Go-to-Market Strategy at Ingenico

Mark brings decades of experience helping retailers adopt frictionless commerce technologies. In this report, he shares insights on how Gen Z, millennials, and Gen X differ in their payment expectations — and how to meet them without complexity

Matt Ezyk

Senior Director of Engineering, Ecommerce at Hanna Andersson

Matt explores how mid-tier retailers can deploy mobile and contactless solutions to flex with traffic and improve associate efficiency without increasing overhead.