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Lightspeed POS Continues Global Expansion with Acquisition of Vend

Retail TouchPoints

Lightspeed POS , a provider of cloud-based, omnichannel commerce platforms, will acquire cloud-based retail management software company Vend for approximately $350 million. The deal is expected to close at the end of April 2021, subject to customary closing conditions, with Lightspeed paying approximately $192.5

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Holiday Shopping 2021: How SEOs Can Help Clients Inspire, Deliver and Sustain

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As SEOs [search engine optimizers], any heavy lifting we can do to clear a path for our clients toward success in the holiday shopping season will be especially welcome in 2021. Economists are predicting another very strong, extended online shopping period in Q4 2021. Ecommerce spending in November-December 2020 rose an astounding 45.2%

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Top retail technology trends to look out for in 2024

iVend

For the world of retail technology, 2024 looks set to be an exciting year. All retail processes iVend helps retailers to stay ahead of retail technology trends. Learn about our innovative integrated retail technology platform. Read more So what are the key trends for retail technology in 2024? billion in 2021 to $31.38

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How China’s Missfresh Makes Rapid Grocery Delivery Pay

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trillion yuan (approximately $195 billion ) in 2021, according to Missfresh Co-CFO Catherine Chen. According to Chen, online grocery penetration in China was at 20% in 2021 and is expected to increase to 25% this year. In 2021, Missfresh filled 28.7 A New Kind of ‘Neighborhood Retail’. yuan ( $13.89 ).

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Making Fulfillment a Revenue Driver: 6 Ways Design and Tech Can Collaborate

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From early 2020 to mid-2021, the percentage of retail chains offering curbside pickup surged from a miniscule 7% to a staggering 51%. Technology, operations, fixtures, displays and the overall flow of the store will “have to be thought of together and at the same time. What are you going to do with that space?

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The Complete QuickBooks POS Review 2021

Ecommerce Platforms

The system also supports other secure payment technologies and allows for contactless payments as well. The post The Complete QuickBooks POS Review 2021 appeared first on Ecommerce Platforms. And with the clear fact that over a million customers trust and use QuickBooks POS, the claim has a huge degree of validity. Image Source.

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Retail Tech to Make Shoppers Fall in Love with Your Store

iVend

Read more So what are the key trends for retail technology in 2024? billion in 2021 to $31.38 2024 will also see the increased use of blockchain technology for payments, and retailers exploring the fusion of proprietary in-store currencies with loyalty programs. Learn how we play Cupid, making customers love stores.