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Why the Future of the Mall is All About ‘Blend Spaces’

Retail TouchPoints

Retail TouchPoints (RTP): Many studies have indicated that consumers are eager to return to physical stores. Some locations have a vending machine of Nike gear where you scan your unique QR code in the app to get a free item. This brings consumers back weekly or monthly to cash in, but also to check out new arrivals.

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How China’s Missfresh Makes Rapid Grocery Delivery Pay

Retail TouchPoints

Instead of the 26% profit margin grocers are used to on national brands, private labels typically yield closer to a 35% profit margin, according to a study by Mercator. Private label offerings are growing increasingly common among online grocers for the same reason they have been popular for decades at traditional retailers.

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As Contactless Payment Use Grows, Here?s What Consumers Need To Know About Fraud Prevention

Retail TouchPoints

Touch-free “contactless” payments in stores and at vending machines are gaining popularity with U.S. Although it seems like nonporous plastic credit cards might be cleaner, one study found that cards are dirtier than cash.

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Payment as a Key Success Factor: Beyond Just Transactions

365 Retail

According to the study on payment methods in retail carried out by the EHI Institute in Cologne/Germany, contactless payment by card and NFC are now considered the “new normal”. According to a recent study by Glory, cash and card payments remain almost equally popular with customers. And mobile payment by smartphone is also picking up.

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The hybrid customer experience may be the key to your eCommerce success

GetElastic

As it turns out, based on a 2019 study , many customers actually prefer a hybrid experience over one that is entirely online or in-person. And to make things interesting, the company has created what it calls a “car vending machine,” which is a five-story automated car storage and retrieval system.

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The hybrid customer experience may be the key to your eCommerce success

GetElastic

As it turns out, based on a 2019 study , many customers actually prefer a hybrid experience over one that is entirely online or in-person. And to make things interesting, the company has created what it calls a “car vending machine,” which is a five-story automated car storage and retrieval system.

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How to Start a Franchise In 2021? The Ultimate Guide For The Future Franchisee

Korona

However, a 2019 study revealed that the franchise industry is best known for its fast-food sector. The same study revealed that 30% of those interested in opening a franchise in the United States said they were most interested in opening a quick-service franchise. Take your time to study the recruiting process. Automotive.