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Retail Trends: Going Cashless

OrderDynamics

Ever notice the number of gift cards available at the department store? As a result of this rapid shift to digital currencies, there is a growing concern about digital as a form of discrimination. Retail Trends: Going Cashless. Five years ago, you had a total selection of three to five options.

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News Cart for June 19th

eCommerceFuel

Facebook dominates e-commerce headlines with its new cryptocurrency, Libra, which aims to address much of the criticism faced by Bitcoin and other digital currencies. Verishop aims to be a high-end, online version of a department store. Hey everyone! Former Snap and Quidsi Execs Launch E-Commerce Startup to Rival Amazon.

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

BigCommerce

Foursquare data shows discount stores and luxury retailers are maintaining their footholds with consumers, but ecommerce adds to the fierce competition for retailers within the mid-tier. Research also indicates that one type of retailer in particular has seen a major impact from the rise of ecommerce: Department stores.

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