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Generation Z: Between the Worlds of Digital and Analog

Retail TouchPoints

One-third are inspired by social media before buying that new sweater, electronic gizmo or video game, according to the PwC study Gen Z is Talking. Payments play a key role. To pay, the customer only needs to bring their smartphone close to the transmitter and a payment page is called up. Are you Listening?

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19 Shopify Pros and Cons To Understand the Good and Bad

Ecommerce Platforms

The same can be said for ecommerce site building, inventory management, order management, marketing tools, advertising, discount codes, blogging, abandoned cart recovery, multiple currencies, payment options, shipping rates, product sourcing, omnichannel selling, and much more. Shopify Pro #5: Incredible Payment Processing Support.

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The Best Free Ecommerce Platforms for 2023

Ecommerce Platforms

Shopify benefits from a fat, reliable checkout, with multiple payment processing options. Plus, you can set up omnichannel selling strategies with point of sale integrations, social media, and more. It’s an omnichannel platform, which allows you to sell through a range of channels, marketplaces, and social media platforms.

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RSP21 Reveals Top Growth Drivers for the Post-COVID Era

Retail TouchPoints

The 15 sessions covered a wide range of topics, so to make it easier to browse we’ve organized the sessions into four categories: Holiday 2021 forecasts and how best to prepare for 2022; Building loyalty with connected consumer experiences; Key ecommerce and digital marketing trends; and Embedding innovation within your retail organization.

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WiFi Networking Lessons Retail CIOs can Learn from the NFL

Retail TouchPoints

Lesson 1: Network Analytics Can Streamline Operations The NFL uses advanced WiFi analytics to gain insights into fan activity — cashless payments for beer, posting on social media or queueing for the restrooms — that enables them to better understand at a granular level their data usage and plan for other underlying networks.

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Squarespace vs Bigcommerce: Which is Best for Your Online Store?

Ecommerce Platforms

Very limited App Store Limited payment processing options More of a “this is what you get” setup (the features are plentiful, but you’re restricted when it comes to scaling) Only live chat and email support Not a platform that focuses primarily on ecommerce One of the plans has transaction fees. Squarespace Cons. Bigcommerce Cons.

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Digital Is Turning Retail Into An On-Demand Model

Retail TouchPoints

Modern customers now acquire products and consume services across multiple channels, and nowhere is this more apparent than in retail, where shopping has become an increasingly digitized omnichannel journey.