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The Best POS System for Small Business (Apr 2022)

Ecommerce Platforms

The best POS system for small business is a simple, affordable, and reliable tool for managing sales and in-person transactions. A point-of-sale system empowers businesses to take payments from consumers in-store and track the movement of inventory. Today, we’re looking specifically at POS solutions for small businesses.

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The 5 Facets Of Success In The Subscription Economy

RTP blog

The subscription economy has been making waves since 2010, when Birchbox debuted a subscription box that quickly gained popularity. No matter the vertical, it’s clear that the retail world is changing. And in the case of subscription retail and direct-to-consumer sales, technology is the backbone of the business.

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Your Small Business Saturday Guide: Tips, Tools, and Statistics for Local Companies

BigCommerce

For a tradition that only dates to 2010, you have to hand it to Small Business Saturday. And research shows that hundreds of millions of shoppers now turn out for Small Business Saturday each year. And research shows that hundreds of millions of shoppers now turn out for Small Business Saturday each year.

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ShipStation Review (Jan 2023): What You Need to Know

Ecommerce Platforms

ShipStation was founded in 2010 and is based in Austin, Texas. It’s a leading order management and shipping platform for helping retailers execute efficient shipping processes. Note that some integrations are only available in certain countries, depending on where various services operate. Suppose you’re running a tiny business.

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ShipStation Review (Jan 2023): What You Need to Know

Ecommerce Platforms

ShipStation was founded in 2010 and is based in Austin, Texas. It’s a leading order management and shipping platform for helping retailers execute efficient shipping processes. Note that some integrations are only available in certain countries, depending on where various services operate. Suppose you’re running a tiny business.

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Last-Mile Delivery and Its Impact on Urban Mixed-Use Environments

Retail TouchPoints

What does the urban shift mean for the future of retail? More specifically, how does the on-demand economy change the retailer’s business model? And, what are the last-mile delivery challenges retailers face? The retail sector is at a pivotal moment in adapting to the changed market conditions and consumer preferences.

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The History of Ecommerce: What The Past Says About Tomorrow’s Retail Challenges

BigCommerce

Globally, ecommerce growth projections are also on an upward trajectory: They show that retail sales may exceed $4.058 trillion by as soon as 2020. of total retail sales. When you buy shoes from an online shoe retailer, it is a business-to-consumer transaction. Business-to-Business (B2B). Image source.

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