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7 Brands Discuss the Benefits of the New Cashless Economy and Apple Pay’s Growing Ubiquity

BigCommerce

From crypto-currencies to peer-topper payments and one-click checkouts, modern innovations are shifting the basic payment infrastructure of our economy. Adii Pienaar, Founder of Conversio and WooThemes (later acquired by WooCommerce), sums this up best: Customers worldwide are using their mobile devices for online shopping more often.

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How to Prep for Mobile Commerce in 2018

SellBrite

Considering how your business could adjust to mobile just as the year starts will keep you ahead in your industry and prepared to win buyers as m-commerce continues its steady rise into 2018. Mobile Commerce is Taking Over Ecommerce. In 2014, mobile commerce made up 11.6% Simplifying mobile payments.

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

BigCommerce

And some merchandise lines (like clothing and beauty products in particular) have achieved a remarkable 25% average CGR between 2000-2014. Essentially, ecommerce (or electronic commerce) is the buying and selling of goods (or services) on the internet. 1998 PayPal launches as an online payment system. 2014 Jet.com launches.

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What is Apple Pay and How Does it Work?

Ecommerce Platforms

In today's increasingly digitized world, where mobile shopping is the norm, we’re spoiled for payment options. After all, most of us have our phones on us at all times, making mobile payments a quick and convenient way of processing transactions. It's a quick and easy NFC payment system. What is Apple Pay?

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How Worldwide Consumer Preferences Determine Your Global Ecommerce Strategy (Alipay, COD, Lazada)

BigCommerce

the preferred online payment methods are AMEX, Discover, PayPal and Visa, in Southeast Asia, Cash on Delivery (COD) is still the leading payment form? From payment methods to shipping to various technology, an integral part of your launch into new international markets will be acing the differences in the details. Let’s dive in.

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4 Trends Shaping The Payments Landscape In 2019

RTP blog

By Ro Bhatia, LimeLight The payments industry is transforming. Open technology and regulations mean consumers have more options for payments and banking. Here are four trends that are revamping how the payments industry affects retailers and consumers alike: 1. Brands big and small are jumping on board.