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Gen Z and Millennial shoppers from Middle Eastern Countries are driving luxury goods sales in Europe this summer 🛍 👇 Following Ramadan, spending from Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) countries in Europe spiked 📈 This follows a yearly trend of increased international travel and shopping immediately after the Ramadan period. Millennials and Gen Z shoppers together made up 70% of Sales in Store. And their ATV was over €1,000 too. A sign that the younger generations can’t be ignored when it comes to their high spending power. Want to make the most of these demographics’ spending? Retailers should look to their customers' shopping and payment preferences to create the best experiences. Download the latest Planet Intelligence report to find out more 👉 https://utm.io/uhe6J #WeArePlanet #TaxFreeShopping #Retail #Data

Retailers, don’t miss this 👀     Ever thought about adding Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) as a payment option in-store – not just online? 🛒   BNPL is only growing in popularity, and consumers expect to see it as an option when paying, wherever they are 💳   Discover how the sales flow really works and how you can get started with the world’s largest BNPL service provider, Klarna.    Download the ebook here: https://utm.io/uhe42   #WeArePlanet #KlarnaPayments #RetailInnovation 

🔍Read the latest data and insights for European Tax Free spending! The latest edition of Planet Intelligence is out now. Don’t miss insights into Tax Free spending data and trends including: 👜 The return of Middle Eastern tourists to Europe – and their spending power for luxury goods 📈 Continued rate of growth since March, ahead of peak summer season 💳 A promising outlook for spending from Chinese shoppers this year Want to find out more? Request your copy of the report here: https://utm.io/uheRt #WeArePlanet #TaxFree #Data #Insights

🌍⚽ What can the Euros tell retailers about international spending? 🤔👇 During the UEFA EURO 2024 tournament, retailers in the host nation, Germany, saw increased store traffic and Tax Free spending from international fans. And spikes in spending appeared in the cities where matches took place – on match day 🥅 As Europe prepares for record-breaking levels of inbound travel (ForwardKeys), what can retailers learn from these events? Take a look at the infographic below to see the trends and increase in Tax Free sales on match days in the UEFA championship 🛍️📈 ✍ With the next global sporting event just around the corner, learn more about how to boost revenue and prepare for increased footfall in our latest article by Thomas Haarmann: https://utm.io/uhd7B #RetailTrends #UEFA #Euros2024 #Olympics #GlobalEvents #RetailOpportunities

✈ International shoppers are back – and they’re ready to spend. According to the latest research from the World Travel & Tourism Council, international spending is set to exceed pre-pandemic levels this year with Europe expecting to see a surge in visitor numbers, boosted by a summer of major sporting events. Ultimately, guests’ and shoppers’ experiences end in payments. If there’s a hiccup when it comes to making a payment – or if customers aren’t given the choices they expect – that moment will stick with them. Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) means you can offer a home-from-home experience that helps satisfy the demands of international customers and give them a great brand experience 🛍 In our latest blog, Emma Anderson explores how retailers can boost business with DCC 📈 Read more here 👉 https://utm.io/uhde9

This summer promises a record-breaking soar in international travel to Europe, according to ForwardKeys ✈ And with the highly anticipated Paris Olympic Games just around the corner, France retains the top spot for international spending. Want to dive into the latest spending data for Tax Free in Europe? 👀Follow Planet for the latest edition of Planet Intelligence coming soon, with deep dives into spending from tourists from GCC nations in Europe and the outlook for Chinese tourist spending in 2024 🌎 #WeArePlanet #Retail #TaxFreeShopping

📣 Retailers, don’t miss our latest ebook! Discover our guide to “Buy Now Pay Later” BNPL and the value it brings to you – and your customers.    We partnered with Klarna, the world’s largest BNPL service provider, to give you expert insights into what exactly Buy Now Pay Later is and how why it’s different from traditional credit 💡  Download the ebook to discover: ✅ Klarna’s Sales Flow online and in-store ✅ The benefits for shoppers and for your business ✅ A step-by-step guide to enabling BNPL payments for your customers  ✅ How Planet can help you seamlessly integrate Klarna’s Buy Now Pay Later service into your sales process    Download the ebook here: https://utm.io/uhczI #WeArePlanet #KlarnaPayments #RetailInnovation

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Patrick Waldron, Planet’s former CEO, member of our Board of Directors, and a friend to many at Planet, passed away on Friday 28th June, after battling a long illness.   Patrick was an admired, accessible, and humble leader, who was hugely instrumental in the development and growth of Planet. Under Patrick’s ten-year leadership when he was CEO from 2012 to 2022, Planet grew from a business with operations in 30 countries to over 100 countries, with employee numbers growing from 400 to more than 2,000 and built the foundations of the company we know today.   Patrick cared for, respected, and empowered the people around him. He made time for everyone and enjoyed life to the full.   Our thoughts are with Patrick’s wife, Paula, his son, Gavan and his daughter, Lauren.   He will be greatly missed.

Hotel guests today are more informed and tech-savvy than ever 💡 They also carry significant buying power and influence. Integrated payments with a hotel’s PMS is a major trend this year, with hoteliers seeing the benefit it brings to the guest experience – and their bottom line 📈 Our own Lennert De Jong explores the do’s and don’ts in digital payments for hotels for Hotel Yearbook✍ Want to know how to make the most of the integrated payments opportunity? Read the full article here 👉https://lnkd.in/dRaN-DuB

How Planet’s integrated payments solution helped the Radisson Collection Hotel, Santa Sofia Milan get ready for the future of hospitality 👇 The hotel in the heart of Milan needed a flexible Gateway solution that integrated fully with their existing PMS to provide a seamless payment experience for guests. Planet’s solution now means the hotel has: ✅ Fully integrated PMS and Payments ✅ Tokenisation for card data security ✅ Faster guest check-in and check-out Find out more in the full case study: https://utm.io/ug9jM #WeArePlanet #Hospitality #Payments