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Bed Bath & Beyond Prepares to Wind Down Operations in Chapter 11

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Bed Bath & Beyond has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will implement an orderly wind-down of its businesses while “conducting a limited marketing process” to find one or more buyers for some or all of its assets. It remains to be seen if a court-approved sales process will enable better results for the retailer.

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Square Debuts Appointment Booking App to Help Service Providers Connect with Customers

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Financial services and POS solution Square has launched a new consumer-facing app that lets customers search, discover and book appointments with beauty and personal care professionals. Additionally, businesses can solicit private feedback through the app to better improve operations and customer service.

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Cryptocurrencies are the Future of Payments: Here is How Merchants Fit In

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Reinventing Payments: The Entry of Bitcoin. Bitcoin began as a concept to revolutionize payments in 2008, and today stands at a total valuation of more than $1.1 trillion at the time of writing this article — a figure that is higher than the market capitalization of JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo.

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14 Niche Marketplaces to List Your B2C Services

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Consumer marketplaces are essential to connecting businesses with consumers looking for services. However, it can be hard for smaller businesses to compete with well-known brands in their market. A B2C niche marketplace is an online platform that matches vendors who provide specialized service providers with their ideal customers.

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Buy Now, Pay Later: Does it Work for your Online Retail Business?

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consumers have now used a buy now pay later (BNPL) service. . Businesses looking for ways to gain a competitive edge over their competitors have been pushing service advantages into new areas, including alternative payment models. Using BNPL, approved customers can defer payments at checkout — both online and in-store.

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Guarding the Retail Fortress: Cybersecurity Challenges and Network Interruption Risks

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Cyberattacks and network outages can disrupt operations and erode customer loyalty. This article delves into the evolving threat landscape, examining the impact of these disruptions on retail operations and exploring proactive measures for safeguarding businesses, customer data and reputations.

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All You Need To Know About Recharge Payments

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If so, Recharge Payments could be the solution for you. But first about the subscription market. It also comes in handy when you offer a service that customers use repeatedly. However, combining referral marketing tactics, user-generated content and customer loyalty helps subscription businesses grow. How does it work?