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June 2021 COVID-19 + Ecommerce News Roundup

ROI Revolution

Furniture & home sales grew 208% YoY, followed by sporting goods, hobby, and bookstore sales at 163%. Touchless payment continues to grow. Contactless payment methods surged last year with the pandemic and consumers’ concerns around safety. of Gen X will keep using touchless payment post-pandemic. sales growth.

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Different Types of POS Systems: Quick Guide For Retail Business Owners

Korona

However, POS terminals present a lack of mobility for employees, and they typically take up more space. Buying a system involves higher upfront costs, while leasing spreads payment out monthly payments (although the total lease payments may be higher than a one-time purchase over the life of the system). QR code payments.

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Different Types of POS Systems: Quick Guide For Retail Business Owners

Korona

However, POS terminals present a lack of mobility for employees, and they typically take up more space. Buying a system involves higher upfront costs, while leasing spreads payment out monthly payments (although the total lease payments may be higher than a one-time purchase over the life of the system). QR code payments.

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How To Start a Retail Business: The Ultimate Guide

Korona

Find out what hobby or activity you’re most passionate about and can do without getting bored. mobile clothing boutique. A brick-and-mortar location, an eCommerce store, a home-based business, a mobile business, or you’re going to adopt an omnichannel sales approach. Determine what you like doing the most. bike shops.

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

BigCommerce

From mobile shopping to online payment encryption and beyond, ecommerce encompasses a wide variety of data, systems, and tools for both online buyers and sellers. 1998 PayPal launches as an online payment system. 2011 Google Wallet launches as an online payment system. 2014 Apple Pay launches as a form of mobile payment.

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

ROI Revolution

Furniture & home sales grew 208% YoY, followed by sporting goods, hobby, and bookstore sales at 163%. Touchless payment continues to grow. Contactless payment methods surged last year with the pandemic and consumers’ concerns around safety. of Gen X will keep using touchless payment post-pandemic. sales growth.

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

ROI Revolution

Furniture & home sales grew 208% YoY, followed by sporting goods, hobby, and bookstore sales at 163%. Touchless payment continues to grow. Contactless payment methods surged last year with the pandemic and consumers’ concerns around safety. of Gen X will keep using touchless payment post-pandemic. sales growth.

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