In the latest episode of Gateway to Growth, Yvonne Szeto, Vice President Commercial APAC at Worldpay, joins Nick Fisher, General Manager UK, JCB International (Europe) Ltd. to discuss cart abandonment in ecommerce, with a particular lens on Asian consumers.

Topics explored:

Hosted by Victoria Perea-Usher, Vice President, Marketing Communications at JCB International (Europe) Ltd., the discussion includes an in-depth look at cart abandonment from the perspective of merchant, payment provider, and customer. You will learn about market-specific trends as well as causes of cart abandonment, ways to reduce abandonment rates, and how things like security and local payment options can ensure successful checkouts.

Plus, discover how companies like JCB International and Worldpay are supporting merchants on their journey to efficient ecommerce.

Key discussion points:

• 03:55   Is cart abandonment a big problem? If so, why?
• 08:28   Ecommerce shopping habits of Asian consumers
• 20:50   Ways to meet different customer expectations
• 26:10   Common themes from top performing European retailers
• 29:15   Importance of multi-currency processing
• 33:15   Balancing fraud prevention and increased profits
• 38:22   Alternative payment methods and their impact
• 40:00   How to entice lapsed customers to return to their carts
• 42:25   Unified strategies across mobile and desktop payments
• 45:09   Optimizing multi-step purchases like airline tickets
• 47:18   Sales strategies and discounts – the pros and cons
• 50:05   Making the payments journey more secure

Have a question about the podcast topic? A suggestion for future episodes? Or want your company to be our next guests? Get in touch at marketing@jcbeurope.eu

JCB is a major global payments brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 41 million merchants around the world. JCB issues cards across various countries and regions internationally with more than 150 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/

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In our new podcast episode, Graham Stanford, Director of B2B Partnerships at The Bicester Collection, discusses the value behind partnerships in elevating the customer experience to the next level and how businesses can ensure long-term success by picking the right partners.

Hosted by Victoria Perea-Usher, Vice President, Marketing Communications at JCB International (Europe) Ltd., the podcast shares insightful details about the success story of The Bicester Collection featuring luxury shopping villages, and how the brand continues to stay ahead of the curve by introducing new and innovative methods such as virtual shopping. The discussion also offers a deep dive into some of the emerging trends in the market, such as unified commerce and omnichannel customer experiences, and the role of partnerships to create special moments for the customers looking to get more out of their shopping experience.

Lastly, you can learn more about our commitment and successful collaboration with The Bicester Collection as Graham shares his own experience working with JCB over the years.

You can find key discussion points at these times in the podcast:

1:17      Welcoming our quest and understanding the brand’s ethos

8:10      Exploring new avenues for enhancing the customer experience

14:07    The role of collaboration in supporting growth and recovery post pandemic

19:10    Latest trends in the market and what they mean for your brand

20:23    Working together: The value of partnerships in achieving long-term success

26:34    Cultural tendencies and creating bespoke marketing campaigns

You can find out more about our successful partnership with The Bicester Collection in our latest case study here.

Please send any comments on this episode, or ideas for future episodes or collaboration suggestions to - marketing@jcbeurope.eu

JCB is a major global payments brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 41 million merchants around the world. JCB issues cards across various countries and regions internationally with more than 150 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/

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Satoru Mori, Managing Director at JCB Card International (South Asia) Pvt. Ltd. and Richard Anderson, SVP & Business Head at JCB Card International (South Asia) Pvt. Ltd. discuss about the rapid growing market of India and how European merchants may tap into the prospective economy.

Hosted by Victoria Perea-Usher, Vice President, Marketing Communications at JCB International (Europe) Ltd., the podcast features the trio speaking about India’s trending commerce and the typical spending behaviors of Indian customers, especially inbound and outbound travelers, from luxury savvies to backpackers. The deep dive into JCB Indian cardmembers demographics offer insights for any business planning to seize the opportunities of the thriving Indian card spending population.

What’s more, learn how JCB collaborates with merchant partners to make the buying experience for Indian cardmembers more special.

You can find key discussion points at these times in the podcast:

5:20    India – the market with growing momentum

9:30    JCB as a trusted partner amidst India’s flourishing economy

12:38  What a typical Indian’s spending patterns would be

19:20  Travelers are back! How are they driving in-store spends as a power engine?

20:42  Ecommerce trends for Indian shoppers

23:26 Tips for merchants to reach the hearts of Indian consumers

You can download a copy of whitepaper - Prosperity Awaits: Tapping into the Indian Market for free on The Payments Hub here.

Please send any comments on this episode, or ideas for future episodes or collaboration suggestions to - marketing@jcbeurope.eu

JCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 39 million merchants around the world. JCB issues cards across various countries and regions internationally with more than 140 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.