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Square Launches Accelerator Program for Black and Hispanic Retail Entrepreneurs

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He has been joined by actress and activist Rosario Dawson; Ayesha Curry, CEO of Sweet July ; and financial advisors and podcasters Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings of Earn Your Leisure. Participating businesses also will receive checking and savings accounts and hardware from Square.

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Walking the Line: How a Post-Pandemic Retail Hybrid Might Make the Best of Both Worlds

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Post-pandemic, leisurely sprees might be left in the past. Although competition in the market will shift, physical store locations will remain a cornerstone of retail operations. Emerging Consumer Trends. As consumer spending comes back online, changes in spending behavior are expected to continue.

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Check it out – how grocery POS drives convenience and speed

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Whilst other forms of retail may be seen as leisure and pleasure, the weekly food shop is more likely to be considered a must-do chore. A powerful and flexible point of sale system can make a crucial difference to the customer’s experience in the brick and mortar supermarket or digital retail store.

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Brilliant Efficiency Lessons For Leading Retailers

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Whether it’s getting a morning caffeine shot to train travellers in London, fast service at the drive-through or a more leisurely catch-up in a coffee shop, Costa has measured it and is always working on making it even better.

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Retail’s Digital Future

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Consumer preferences have shifted in response to the pandemic, as many have faced changes in their jobs, income and leisure time. Even among new and low-frequency customers we are witnessing an unprecedented shift toward eCommerce and contactless sales channels.

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Cross-Channel Home Décor Retailing: 5 Take Away Lessons from The Game Changers

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Retailers nowadays have to offer a compelling reason for people to come to their point of sales. Some of the driving factors that influence the customers’ decisions are additional services & facilities, leisure provision, shopping environment etc.

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Retail’s Digital Future

iVend

Consumer preferences have shifted in response to the pandemic, as many have faced changes in their jobs, income and leisure time. Even among new and low-frequency customers we are witnessing an unprecedented shift toward eCommerce and contactless sales channels.