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Shutterfly Acquires Spoonflower for $225M, Doubles Down on Home Décor Growth

Retail TouchPoints

“We have always been in the space of helping our customers personalize and make products that are unique for them, and frankly, for their home,” said Shutterfly President Jim Hilt in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. With more than 30,000 new customers per month and a network of 3.3

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June 2021 COVID-19 + Ecommerce News Roundup

ROI Revolution

After surging nearly 34% in 2020 due to the pandemic, ecommerce retail sales are expected to grow a more modest 13.7% Total retail sales will reach a record $5.86 Retail sales will remain steady at around 3.5% Retail sales will remain steady at around 3.5% yearly growth, with ecommerce at 13% and total retail at 3.4%.

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

Korona

Terminals are typically used at the checkout counter in retail stores of all sizes (grocery, antiques, electronics, books, salons and spas, liquor stores, convenience stores, thrift stores, etc.) Depending on the POS provider, retailers can purchase or lease a terminal based on how they prefer to manage their cash flow.

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

Korona

Terminals are typically used at the checkout counter in retail stores of all sizes (grocery, antiques, electronics, books, salons and spas, liquor stores, convenience stores, thrift stores, etc.) Depending on the POS provider, retailers can purchase or lease a terminal based on how they prefer to manage their cash flow.

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How To Start a Retail Business: The Ultimate Guide

Korona

In recent years, the retail industry has experienced remarkable growth despite the economic consequences of the COVID-19 crisis. According to the National Retail Federation , the total number of retail locations in the U.S. In addition, during May of 2021, retail sales reached a record high of over $570 billion. .

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A Practical Guide to Ethical Website Analytics – Top Solutions Reviewed

Ecommerce Platforms

As technology evolves, so does the power of digital surveillance. If the website uses Google Analytics, for example, that data will then be sold to other businesses. It feels like a more honest business model because it’s far easier to see how the money and revenue flows.”. Here, fellow small businesses share their tips.

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

BigCommerce

Globally, ecommerce growth projections are also on an upward trajectory: They show that retail sales may exceed $4.058 trillion by as soon as 2020. of total retail sales. When you buy shoes from an online shoe retailer, it is a business-to-consumer transaction. Business-to-Business (B2B). Image source.

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