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3 Ecommerce Logistics Trends that are Changing Retail Right Now

Retail TouchPoints

The same study suggests this trend is only expected to continue: by 2027, the global retail ecommerce market is projected to grow by 39% and surpass the $8 trillion mark. As ecommerce sales continue to grow, so does the focus on logistics, enabling retailers to meet the rising demand for shipping. trillion in 2024 to $1.57

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Alibaba Supply Chain Exec Recommends Futureproofing with AI, Blockchain and Crowdsourcing

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“Ecommerce became not just a ‘good-to-have’ channel, but a must-have channel for small businesses. Alibaba.com’s mission had always been to help small businesses globally, something which is extremely meaningful to me and made it an easy choice following my time at PwC.”

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What a TikTok Ban Could Mean for U.S. Businesses and Sellers

Retail TouchPoints

billion in revenue for small business owners and supported 224,000 jobs. Therefore, a potential ban would have significant economic repercussions, particularly for the growing community of creators, small businesses and major brands that rely on its short-form videos and TikTok Shop, an in-app ecommerce platform launched in the U.S.

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4 Retail Resolutions to Help Businesses Become More Profitable

RetailMinded

How they aim to accomplish that may vary, but the simple goal of making more profit when operating your business rarely – if ever – escapes a professional’s wish list for their year ahead. To help, consider the four, Retail Minded approved resources below. To help, consider the four, Retail Minded approved resources below.

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13 Retail Marketing Tips For Small Businesses In 2023

RetailMinded

The retail landscape has changed drastically over the past few years as businesses continue to ride the wake of a subsiding pandemic. So, what is your small business doing to keep up with the changing demands and latest trends? There are so many different ways you can partner with your fellow small business owners.

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Contactless Voice Payment Technology: A Retail Strategy for Bringing Customers Back In-Store

Retail TouchPoints

In particular, consumer expectations for contactless payment methods as a result of health and safety concerns during the pandemic are galvanizing retailers to integrate flexible, contactless payment options like voice payment technologies into their operations. in April 2020, but online retailers saw an 8.4%

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Retailers Must Join the Content Commerce Revolution That TikTok Started

365 Retail

Last year, small businesses on TikTok contributed £1.63 According to eMarketer’s forecasts, TikTok will increase its global audience to 900 million by 2024, accounting for 19.8% There can be no doubt about the impact that TikTok has had on the ecommerce industry in the UK. of all internet users.