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Shipt Debuts Small Business Accelerator Program in 5 Cities

Retail TouchPoints

Shipt will reinforce its commitment to expanding food access and supporting local businesses with LadderUp , an accelerator program that will launch in five cities: Atlanta, Detroit, Houston, Washington and Birmingham, Ala. Shopify is partnering with Shipt to teach a course for the program and provide no-cost access to its platform.

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NRF: Shoppers Are Spending for Valentine’s Day and Super Bowl Despite Pandemic Pressures

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Not all of that spending will go to product purchases at retail — 41% of survey respondents said they would “love to receive the gift of experiences,” up from 36% in 2021. Perhaps unsurprisingly, food and beverages will be by far the most popular Super Bowl purchase categories. Check out Retail TouchPoints ’ upcoming Feb.

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You’ll Like Us When We’re Green: How Retailers Demonstrate Sustainability Through Track and Trace

Retail TouchPoints

Whether they’re buying in-store or through an ecommerce platform, consumers will take the time to find brands that align with their personal values. So how do retailers stay ahead of the pack regarding sustainability? We’ve heard a lot about applications for track and trace in the retail supply chain, most often around recalls.

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Best POS Systems

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So, irrespective of your small business type – retail, restaurant, franchise, online store, etc., The Top 5 POS Systems For Small Business Owners. How to Choose The Best POS System for Your Business. Next, we picked the best POS system best suited for different small businesses with one to 50 outlets.

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Alibaba.com Hosts ‘Made in the USA’ Online Expo to Strengthen Connections with U.S. Brands

Retail TouchPoints

Alibaba Group ’s B2B ecommerce marketplace Alibaba.com is hosting a two-week Made in the USA Global Products Expo on its site, designed to connect U.S. companies from more than 10 different product categories, including Goya Foods , Brooklyn-based ACME Smoked Fish Corp., small businesses digitally optimize during the COVID-19 crisis.

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How Coronavirus (COVID-19) Is Impacting Ecommerce [March 2021]

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On top of health concerns, brands across the globe are worrying about how coronavirus (COVID-19) will impact ecommerce as a whole. Ecommerce, B2B, B2C, and brick-and-mortar brands alike are all feeling the impact of coronavirus on their business in one way or another. of all ecommerce sales this year ( eMarketer ).

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How Coronavirus (COVID-19) Is Impacting Ecommerce [August 2021]

ROI Revolution

On top of health concerns, brands across the globe have had grave concerns about the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on their brand, industry, and ecommerce as a whole. Ecommerce, B2B, B2C, and brick-and-mortar brands alike have felt the impact of coronavirus on their business in one way or another. Ecommerce was up 8.3%

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