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#TBT: Service Merchandise Was the OG Multi-Channel Shopping Experience

Retail TouchPoints

I have very vivid memories about Service Merchandise , a now-defunct business with a unique ordering process focused on catalog inventory. Service Merchandise was a bit more fun than today’s similar IKEA shopping experience because it carried more than mediocre DIY housewares and furniture. Don’t remember it? Ahead of its Time.

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Axerve white paper explores digital payments trends & the importance of multi-channel and hyper-personalised payments services

365 Retail

Axerve, Payment Partner to Grow, specialising in creating accessible and frictionless payment solutions for Ecommerce and physical sales, today announces the release of a new white paper, ‘ New technologies and trends in digital payments in 2022 ’. Payment orchestration is a key tool for managing this increased complexity.

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TikTok Shop Officially Debuts in the U.S.

Retail TouchPoints

. ; and Secure checkout: TikTok has partnered with third-party payment platforms to facilitate transactions on TikTok Shop and to ensure a quick, smooth and secure checkout process. Digital Service (USDS). The company also reiterated that all TikTok-protected U.S. user data is stored in the U.S. and managed by the U.S.

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5 Strategies to Optimize the Online Integration of Your Grocery Store

Retail TouchPoints

The demand for grocery omnichannel ecommerce has been fueled by the pandemic, specifically consumers’ desire for convenience. To keep up with this demand and consumer expectations, grocers will have to invest in the right forward-looking technology to evolve omnichannel offerings to meet customer needs.

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What is Multi-Local Commerce and Why is it Essential for Growing Global Sales

ESW

Rather, every detail of the shopper journey – from demand generation to last-mile delivery – is part of a multi-local commerce implementation. What is Multi-Local Commerce? Multi-local commerce prioritises the shopper. Which payment methods do shoppers in this market prefer?

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Why Uncommon Corporate Partnerships are a Must in 2024 (and How to Make Them a Reality)

Retail TouchPoints

Full-service restaurants are trailing their limited-service peers. Brands Benefit from Cross-Channel Collaboration These collaborations could generate major profits for all parties involved. Brands leverage demographics and geographic data to tailor marketing strategies, products and services to specific consumer segments.

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8 Amazing Omnichannel Experience Examples from the World's Top Brands

GetElastic

An omnichannel approach enables businesses to deliver consistent, frictionless, and more convenient user experiences by interconnecting every customer touchpoint. Many businesses have taken the first step and adopted a multi-channel approach to engage with customers across a myriad of channels such as web or mobile.