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Best Platform to Sell Online in 2020: An In-Depth Analysis

Ecommerce Platforms

Whereas a standard website platform/builder has features for adding pages and posts and menus, an ecommerce platform takes it a step further by including product management, shipping tools, payment processing, and more. Payment gateways – Each method for selling online offers integrations with payment gateways.

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Serial Returners and Refund Fraudsters: How Brands are Fighting Back With Data Insight

Retail TouchPoints

Some fashion brands, including Zara, J.Crew and Uniqlo , have begun charging for returns in order to claw back lost revenue and dissuade certain behaviors. By examining shared IP addresses, shipping addresses and payment methods, retailers can uncover hidden associations that might indicate organized fraud rings.

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#RSP22: Everything You Need to Know About Holiday 2022

Retail TouchPoints

The Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, providing a wealth of insights to help merchants refine and optimize their holiday strategies. Leverage Alternate Revenue Streams to Support Business Growth. 26-30, you’re automatically registered to listen to the entire series.

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Digital Is Turning Retail Into An On-Demand Model

Retail TouchPoints

For example, sustainable ‘rental fashion’ is one phenomenon taking over the industry as Millennial and Gen Z consumers, who value access over ownership, buy into the concept of hiring clothing at a fraction of the retail price.

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Have Temu and Shein Thwarted Wish’s Hopes of a Comeback?

Retail TouchPoints

Revenues were down more than expected, decreasing 42% YoY to $78 million ; adjusted EBITDA was in line with expectations but still represented a loss of $66 million in the quarter; and monthly active users were down 48% to 12 million. “The A Little Bit of History Repeating?

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5 Things for Apparel Brands to Know About the Circular Economy

ESW

Every year, the industry, especially fast fashion, produces 92 million tonnes of textile waste , 3% of global CO2 emissions, and 20% of global waste pollution , contributing to the rapid deterioration of our planet. After its long reign, fast fashion is on its way out. In 2022, circular economy revenue totaled US$338.88

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It’s a New Playing Field: The Keys to Restructuring Your Business for Post-Pandemic Success

Retail TouchPoints

Another option to renegotiate lease terms could be a promise of supplemental payments once lockdown restrictions are lifted and consumers feel safe to shop in person. #2: It might mean reaching out to vendors and suppliers to renegotiate payment terms. 2: Extend your cash runway. 3: Focus on supply chain support.