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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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Everything You Need to Know About Achieving PCI Compliance [Checklist Included]

BigCommerce

This is particularly because many of us maintain large numbers of (supposedly secure) personal online profiles that afford us a convenient way to deal with recurring monthly or annual payments. The SSC defines and manages the standards, while compliance to them is enforced by the credit card companies themselves.

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Best 20 Order Management Systems for eCommerce: Streamlining Your Operations

Algopix

An OMS is a comprehensive software solution designed to streamline and optimize order processing, inventory control, and customer interactions, providing a seamless shopping experience for buyers and boosting operational efficiency for sellers. What are Order Management Systems?

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Square vs PayPal (Dec 2019): Clash of the Payment Processing Titans

Ecommerce Platforms

Whether you’re searching for an offline card reader, a way to take credit card payments online , or a POS app, you’ve probably come across both PayPal and Square in the past. They offer an easy way to start making money through your online or offline store, whether you’re taking digital payments, or credit cards. Square Fees.

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Multi-Channel Retailing: The Ultimate Guide to Engaging Customers On- and Offline

Korona

It’s important to explore new channels such as marketplaces, social media, price comparison engines, etc. As soon as you leverage multiple channels to promote your products, you are conducting multi-channel retailing. This retail strategy comes with plenty of advantages, but it also has its challenges.

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5 Strategies to Optimize the Online Integration of Your Grocery Store

Retail TouchPoints

Delivery expenses and costs for in-store picking and other operations can be very high if not optimized correctly for scale and profitability. With that in mind, here is a look at five strategies that can help grocers optimize online integration of their grocery store. A modular platform that’s really flexible.

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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.