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Embedded Finance: Making Payments Possible in New Frontiers

Retail TouchPoints

If we thought the pandemic-driven shift to digital payments was an evolution, we’re about to be catapulted into a new world, where payments will become possible in places thought impossible just a few years ago. In fact, embedded finance will be a $777 billion opportunity by 2029. So how can businesses get a piece of it?

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The RealReal Cuts 230 Jobs in Streamlining Effort Aimed at Reaching Profitability

Retail TouchPoints

The RealReal will cut operating costs through layoffs and store closures, with plans to eliminate 230 positions, or 7% of its workforce, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. million , primarily in severance payments, employee benefits and similar expenses. Revenue for Q3 2022 was $142.7

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How Ecommerce Retailers Can Prepare Now for Back-to-School 2022

Retail TouchPoints

Give Back-to-School Shoppers Alternative Payment Options. Regardless of your customers’ age demographic, it’s a smart idea to offer digital wallet payment options at checkout. This alternative form of payment was popular with all age groups in the survey, although the reasons for its popularity seem to vary by generation.

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How to Enter New Global Markets by the Holidays

ESW

As domestic online markets become increasingly saturated, more and more brands are entering new global markets as a way to grow, stay competitive and maintain the ecommerce revenue generated during pandemic lockdowns. trillion by 2026. Simply put, MORs simplify financial operations.

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33 best small business ideas to make money in 2023

Omnisend

However, to enjoy all these benefits you need to come up with a solid business idea that aligns with your skills and has sufficient market demand for you to make a profit when you start operations. What’s unique about all these businesses is that they started with an idea. Retail online sales amounted to $5.7

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Future Of Cloud-Based POS

Korona

Among other reasons, the rising trends of online shopping, contactless payments, QR code use, click-and-collect, increased software integrations, and a stronger reliance on data are expected to strengthen the cloud POS market through the foreseeable future. The global cloud POS market is expected to reach $9 billion by 2026.

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How To Start a Boutique

Korona

Global apparel market revenues are estimated to be around $1.5 trillion in 2021 and are expected to reach around $2 trillion by 2026. The countries that account for most of the apparel demand are the United States and China, which generate significantly more revenue than any other country. Plan how to finance your business.