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Alibaba Supply Chain Exec Recommends Futureproofing with AI, Blockchain and Crowdsourcing

Retail TouchPoints

“Ecommerce became not just a ‘good-to-have’ channel, but a must-have channel for small businesses. Alibaba.com’s mission had always been to help small businesses globally, something which is extremely meaningful to me and made it an easy choice following my time at PwC.”

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NYC Unveils Plan to Combat both Organized and Individual Retail Theft

Retail TouchPoints

To combat retail theft, NYC Mayor Eric Adams, alongside other city and state leaders, announced a comprehensive plan on May 17, 2023 that will bring together increased law enforcement efforts and enhanced social service programming and resources to prevent shoplifting across the city.

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The Cost of Living Crisis: How Online Retailers Can Weather The Storm

Frooition

The cost of living crisis caused by rising energy costs and the subsequent squeeze on household budgets will hit online retail businesses hard this winter. Christmas 2022 is going to be challenging for many retailers. 10 Tips To Help Online Retail Businesses Survive The Cost of Living Crisis.

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UK Product Safety Reform Looms: How Online Retailers Are Preparing

365 Retail

The UK’s appetite for buying online is the highest in Europe, with more than a quarter of retail sales now made through the internet. What could the new legislation mean for online retailers? What is being proposed in the reform of the UK product safety regime? .

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How Do You Successfully Manage a Small Business?

Korona

Managing a successful small business takes many aspects into account. In addition to knowing the basics of small business, you also need to know about financial management, human resource management, technology, inventory, and the laws and regulations pertaining to your business. Small businesses can do the same.

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Contactless Voice Payment Technology: A Retail Strategy for Bringing Customers Back In-Store

Retail TouchPoints

In particular, consumer expectations for contactless payment methods as a result of health and safety concerns during the pandemic are galvanizing retailers to integrate flexible, contactless payment options like voice payment technologies into their operations. in April 2020, but online retailers saw an 8.4%

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10 Must-Read Retail Blogs of 2021 From KORONA POS For Retail and Small Business Owners

Korona

The retail industry is booming like never before despite the turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, the National Retail Federation estimated that retail sales exceeded $4.44 In 2022, global retail sales are expected to reach $26.69 According to Score , small retail businesses, which account for 98.6%