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Inside the Online Bookstore Building a ‘Model for Small Businesses to Compete with Amazon’

Retail TouchPoints

“Right before we launched, I had a panic attack when I did the math of how many customers we would need to survive,” recounted Andy Hunter, Founder and CEO of Bookshop.org in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “It Basically the bookstore is a super-affiliate,” explained Hunter. “We’re

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Data Will be Key to Retail Success in 2021

Retail TouchPoints

Without question, the COVID-19 pandemic proved to be quite a disruptor for retailers, as in-store sales dropped and other options, like ecommerce and buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) surged. With that in mind, here are three predictions for retailers in the coming year. Real-time data is the key for 2021.

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Retail vs Ecommerce: What’s the Difference?

Ecommerce Platforms

Quick answer : The term “retail store” typically applies to a physical, or brick-and-mortar location, such as a supermarket, boutique, or individual offline store. Both retail and ecommerce stores have their own distinctive pros and cons to consider for any entrepreneur. What is Retail? How Does Retail Work?

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The Latest Digital Marketing Trends in Retail Industry That Drive Sales and Engage Shoppers

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

The transition to digital marketing has accelerated over the past two years, and the customer experience has improved dramatically. However, strong headwinds threaten continued growth as retail businesses face ongoing disruption from the pandemic, supply chain challenges, and climate change.

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Starting a Retail Business: The 7 Trends to Tap Into

365 Retail

Starting a retail business can be challenging nowadays due to the amount of competition you face, especially in online sales. Read on to learn more in our guide to 7 trends you should try and tap into when starting a retail business today. Creating a Seamless Omnichannel Customer Experience.

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Shopify POS Lite vs Shopify POS Pro – What’s the Difference?

Ecommerce Platforms

With Shopify POS Lite, the features you get include: Connection to integrated payment hardware options with Shopify Payments Non-payment integrations with retail hardware (such as cash drawers and receipt printers) Customizable smart grid environment for adding the products, discounts, and features you access most often to your home screen.

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How to Make ‘Buy Online, Pick Up in Store’ (BOPUS) Work for Your Digital Brand

Kissmetrics

The BOPUS (Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store) has been attracting hype for both retailers and customers, and this trend is expected to stay. BOPUS lets retailers leverage omnichannel experiences to boost online and in-store profits when done well. BOPUS Provides a Better Customer Experience.

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