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

Retail TouchPoints

“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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NYC Unveils Plan to Combat both Organized and Individual Retail Theft

Retail TouchPoints

With the exception of 2020, the total number of shoplifting complaints across New York City’s five boroughs has increased every year since 2018 — although there are signs that this tide is turning in 2023. Retail theft has increased citywide and nationwide since the pandemic, and we must continue to work together to drive down shoplifting.

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Small Business Blogs That Are Actually Worth Visiting

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For small business owners and entrepreneurs, looking at small business blogs can help you stay up to date on trends, while also learning about strategies and tools within your industry. Even for blogs that claim to specialize in small business and startups, many of them simply offer weak content outweighed by tons of ads.

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3 Keys to Breaking into More Marketplaces 

Retail TouchPoints

For this reason alone, marketplaces have become crucial partners for small businesses looking to acquire more customers and expand brand awareness. “It’s Marketplace and ecommerce experts offered their detailed best practices for a Retail TouchPoints Special Report.

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Shopify Email Review (2023): A Simple Guide to Shopify Email

Ecommerce Platforms

Store integrations: Because the email marketing tool from Shopify integrates naturally with your ecommerce store, it’s easy for small businesses to showcase products, prices, and buying buttons within their email message. Shopify Review 2023 – Pros, Cons, and Is It Right for Your Business? Further reading ?

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How To Start An Online Business in Canada (2023)

Ecommerce Platforms

When researching what to sell in your Canadian ecommerce store, we suggest following these methods: Consider selling essentials: Necessities like shaving cream and clothing are tough markets to penetrate, so we recommend taking this method with a hint of caution. However, there are several companies that have managed to reinvent necessities.

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How To Start An Online Business in Canada (2023)

Ecommerce Platforms

When researching what to sell in your Canadian ecommerce store, we suggest following these methods: Consider selling essentials: Necessities like shaving cream and clothing are tough markets to penetrate, so we recommend taking this method with a hint of caution. However, there are several companies that have managed to reinvent necessities.