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Decoding China’s Central Bank Digital Currency

Forrester eCommerce

The digital yuan, the central bank digital currency (CBDC) of China, has already been tested in several major cities across the country. In fact, the digital yuan […].

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Crypto Payments Adoption in FinTech: How Do Retailers Fit in?

Retail TouchPoints

To answer customers’ demands, business leaders must find the balance between adapting services to consumers’ digitally-driven shopping behaviors and staying true to the company’s strategy. Industry leaders such as Starbucks and Burger King are already embracing crypto payments. Consider accepting a third-party provider.

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Why Backend Orchestration is the True Payment Experience Unlock

Retail TouchPoints

Photo credit: stock-adobe.com “The COVID-19 pandemic really shifted consumers’ approach to purchasing in terms of the payment methods they use and how often they visit in person,” said Sam Gazeley, Digital Payment Technologies Industry Analyst at the global technology intelligence firm ABI Research in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “So

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Everything You Need to Know About Bitcoin and Blockchain in Ecommerce

Ecommerce Platforms

There are several trends influencing the ecommerce industry as a whole, but arguably the most visible of these is bitcoin. But now it’s shifting towards bitcoins and digital currencies. Digital currencies are the future of ecommerce. Bitcoin is part of the blockchain revolution that is shaping various industries.

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Tech Trends Shaping Retail: From AI to Blockchain

365 Retail

Stay tuned as we explore the key technologies that are setting new standards in the retail industry. As digital currencies like Bitcoin become more mainstream, retailers are exploring the benefits of these transactions, which offer you high security and lower transaction fees.

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The 19 Ecommerce Growth Challenges of 2018, Outlined by Amazon’s Annual Report

BigCommerce

We’re on a mission to provide businesses like yours marketing and sales tips, tricks and industry leading knowledge to build the next house-hold name brand. Industry trends: The way people discover, research, and buy products is always changing, so accounting for shifts and trends can be difficult and costly. Industry trends.

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3 Retail Conversion Rate Optimization Strategies To Beat Your Online Sales

RTP blog

Relevant and personalized web sites: Relevancy is the 21st century’s digital currency. Companies have been spending significant time and effort to understand their customers’ digital journeys so they can serve up the most relevant and personalized experiences.