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The Need for Delivery Speed Drives Holiday Hiring

Retail TouchPoints

While Amazon and many big box retailers have announced their seasonal hiring plans, department stores and fashion chains have been notably, but not unexpectedly, quiet. The pandemic has negatively impacted the department stores’ businesses. Relieving Pressure On Stores.

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

BigCommerce

Eddie Machaalani and Mitchell Harper co-founded BigCommerce in 2009 and introduced it that year as a 100% bootstrapped ecommerce storefront platform. Other ecommerce technology platform providers launched in the same era. Ecommerce helps small businesses sell directly to customers. Disadvantages of Ecommerce.

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