Celerant and Worldpay Expand Partnership to Simplify Retailer Cash Flow

ISELIN, N.J., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Celerant Technology, an industry leader in retail software, eCommerce, and digital marketing solutions, is rolling out Version 2.9 of both Stratus Enterprise and Cumulus Retail. As part of this version, there will be three new embedded finance capabilities directly in the retailer dashboard — Working Capital, Fee Assist, and Disputes Defender. Together, they give retailers who process payments through Worldpay new ways to access funding, manage costs, resolve disputes, and oversee cash flow, all without leaving the retail software they already rely on for day-to-day activities.

Retailers won't see any disruption to how they manage or run their day-to-day business, and there's no processing setup or changes to existing login credentials required. Accessing the new dashboard tools comes at no added cost, and using them is entirely optional — retailers who don't wish to use these features can opt out. Throughout the rollout, Celerant's implementation and customer support teams will continue to be available to help.

"Each of these tools solves a real, everyday problem for retailers — accessing cash to fuel growth, wanting to offset rising processing costs, dreading the paperwork of a dispute, or looking for ways to improve and optimize working capital," said Katie Childs, Implementation Project Manager for Embedded Finance and Working Capital at Worldpay. "Building them directly into Celerant's platform means retailers get that value without adding a single extra login or system to manage."

The three features work together within a single embedded widget inside Celerant's platform, white-labeled with Celerant's branding and powered by Worldpay's embedded finance engine:

• Working Capital – Eligible retailers processing through Worldpay can see pre-approved financing offers directly within their Celerant dashboard. The application process takes minutes to fill out, and if approved, funds can be available in as little as one business day.
• Fee Assist – Eligible retailers can offset credit card processing costs through a managed surcharge program that helps ensure compliance with card network rules, with no separate integration required.
• Disputes Defender – Retailers get dedicated support managing payment disputes, with no upfront cost. A service fee applies only when a dispute is resolved in the retailer's favor.

"This is a pivotal expansion of what our platform can do for retailers," said Michele Salerno, Chief Growth Officer at Celerant. "We have built Version 2.9 to go beyond point of sale (POS) and inventory to help our retailers run their businesses stronger with more resilience. Working Capital, Fee Assist and Disputes Defender are the practical tools that are available to retailers where they already are, inside Celerant. This release reflects where we're investing for our retailers' future."

Access to each tool is tied to a retailer's existing Worldpay processing relationship. This means eligible retailers won't need to complete any additional setup to see the new dashboard once it becomes available. Retailers with questions about eligibility can reach out to their Celerant account representative.

Celerant and Worldpay also plan to share retailer outcomes and expand the toolset further, as adoption grows. This reflects both companies' ongoing investment in giving retailers more ways to grow without additional complexities.

For more information about Celerant's retail solutions and the Worldpay embedded finance integration, visit https://www.celerant.com/partners/worldpay/

About Worldpay

Worldpay partners with software companies to build exceptional commerce experiences. Backed by over 50 years of payments leadership and billions of transactions processed, they help platforms embed payments, grow financial services, and navigate what's next with confidence. With the technology, expertise, and scale to support every stage of the journey, they empower partners to become indispensable to the businesses they serve. To learn more, visit Worldpay.com.

About Celerant Technology

Celerant Technology is an innovative retail management software provider helping retailers expand their businesses beyond the physical storefronts into the online world. Celerant supports retailers with a unified retail system including: point of sale, inventory management, promotions and loyalty rewards, eCommerce, mobile apps, vendor and marketplace integrations, marketing, and more.

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SOURCE Celerant Technology