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The Best POS (Point of Sale) Systems for 2019: The Ultimate Guide

Ecommerce Platforms

In other words, leveraging an efficient point of sale system software should help you streamline all your in-store operations. Today’s commerce environment has a wide range of solutions for brick-and-mortar stores, most of which are essentially multifaceted point of sale systems. But, here’s the thing. billion by 2023.

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Walmart Brings BNPL to Self-Checkout in 4,500 Stores Via Expanded Partnership with Affirm

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart is making a big move in that direction with the integration of BNPL financing at its self-checkout kiosks, allowing customers to pay over time for everything from electronics and apparel to toys and more. Customers also can access Affirm BNPL financing at Walmart Vision and Auto Centers.

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TikTok Shop Officially Debuts in the U.S.

Retail TouchPoints

“TikTok has made it frighteningly easy to buy — it’s literally a swipe and the product is on its way to you,” said Lee Parkhurst, Senior Brand Manager at Educational Insights , the first toy brand to test out TikTok Shop. Previously, TikTok had only shared the availability of FBT in the U.K. ; Photo courtesy of TikTok)

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Behind the Scenes of TikTok Shop with a Pioneering U.S. Seller

Retail TouchPoints

Toy company Educational Insights launched in 1962, long before the internet existed. Now the company has become the first toy brand to test out the hottest new arena in digital selling — TikTok Shop. with hit educational toys and games like Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel and Playfoam.

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Walmart Unveils Reimagined Store Design Emphasizing Digital Shopping Experience

Retail TouchPoints

Developed through a customer-centric lens and using a sleek design aesthetic, the updated stores feature a layout that spotlights products and offers end-to-end digital navigation that guides customers throughout their journeys. Select locations will also have Scan & Go to help customers manage their checkout directly.

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Kroger Doubles Ship Assortment Via 3rd-Party Marketplace

Retail TouchPoints

Starting this fall, more than 50,000 additional items will be available to Ship customers across multiple categories including natural and organic, international food, specialty items, housewares and toys. For Kroger , the expansion of its Ship e-Commerce assortment through a third-party marketplace is the latest example.

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Holiday Shopping Fails – 2021 Sales Fall Short

GetElastic

Not surprisingly the most sought-after items include high-definition TVs, next gen smartphones, devices, gaming systems, household appliances, and the latest toys for the kid, or the kid-at-heart, who has everything. A few key numbers and findings : Online sales reached $8.9