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99 eCommerce Acronyms

GetElastic

3PL 3rd Party Logistics AOV Average Order Value API Application Programming Interface B2B Business-to-Business B2C Business-to-Consumer B2E Business-to-Employee BOM Bill of Materials BPA Business Process Automation BPM Business Process Management CDN Content Delivery Network CMS Content Management System COD Cash on Delivery CPA Cost Per Action CPC (..)

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10 Finance Tips All Retailers Should Follow

retailnext

Invest in a Point-of-Sale (POS) System. Savvy retail owners know that one of the best investments they can make in their business is acquiring a point-of-sale (POS) system , which can manage transactions, accept credit card payments, track inventory and provide reports. However, it will cost you every time a customer swipes her card.

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Ecommerce Glossary

AcquireConvert

Comparison shopping engines: websites that allow shoppers to browse the same product sold by multiple retailers, e.g., Google Shopping. Point-of-sale system (POS) : software and/or hardware that enables transactions, helping ecommerce companies to manage inventory and sync online/offline sales data.

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An Overview of how the BOPIS Retail Strategy is Transforming the Industry (2021)

Retalon

In the comfort of their home, a person can take their time to comparison-shop local stores’ assortments and inventory. Furthermore, many online retailers provide easy-to-use comparison tools. Demand forecasting, Inventory planning, POS systems, and every other supply chain process will need to support BOPIS fulfillment.

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Selling on multiple online platforms—here’s how to make your life easier

ChannelSale

Don’t blindly believe that more POS (Point of Sales) will bring more revenue. ChannelSale platform is your gateway to 200+ Online Major Shopping Channels – Marketplaces, Comparison Shopping Engines and Affiliate networks. Top sellers sell on various platforms because that makes sense to their product, strategy, and goals.