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Cash During A Recession
9/16/2022
Are We in a Recession? If So, Having Cash Helps.
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Getting The Fundamentals Of Social Commerce Right
9/14/2022
A large portion of today’s shoppers don’t remember a world without Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. Even those who do recall a pre-social media reality have come to fully embrace the platforms, opening immense opportunities for brands and influencers to capture, engage and sell to new customers.
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The Great Unwinding
9/14/2022
There has been much written lately about an eCommerce decline. Recent earnings announcements point to a drop overall in consumer purchases, including online. Also, the pandemic-related company valuations and free capital once available to businesses focused on eCommerce are coming down. Adding to that, with industry shakeups like Shopify laying off staff, all signs point to online commerce decreasing.
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4 Tips For Greener eCommerce
9/14/2022
The internet currently creates one billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions every year. Online commerce contributes to this due to demand for goods production, packaging, and the added dependency on the supply chain. As consumers, we are responsible for taking care of our earth. The eCommerce industry also can play a pivotal role in sustainability and reducing our climate footprint.
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The Importance Of The Digital Shelf In The New Era Of Retailing
9/14/2022
The rise of eCommerce and the evolution of technology has meant a new era of retailing is among us. Consumer demands are constantly evolving, transforming the landscape over the past decade and with modern technology continually developing, the eCommerce industry is only set to get bigger. With predictions suggesting that 95% of all purchases will be made online by 2040, retailers must change and adapt to the new retailing environment.
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The Retail Revolution: Innovation Must Be At The Heart Of Every Business Strategy
9/8/2022
Even before the pandemic, the retail industry was in the middle of a revolution. However, this has vaulted forwards rapidly in the last two years. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce Retail Indicator Division, e-commerce sales were $870 billion in the U.S. in 2021, a 14.2% increase over 2020 and a 50.5% increase over 2019. Indeed, e-commerce represented 13.2% of all retail sales in 2021 in the US.
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Frictionless Retail Shopping Is Here To Stay
8/26/2022
It's critical for businesses today to adjust to quickly changing retail environments. Since the pandemic, there’s been an increase in frictionless retail, with customer desires for a seamless, quick, convenient, and contactless shopping experience. It is expected there will be over 100 million U.S. proximity mobile payment users in 2022, with growth steadily increasing throughout 2025. This has led many retailers to make equipment investment decisions based on the type of consumer shopping experience that is offered.
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4 Ways Retailers Can Use Digital Tech To Deliver Sustainability Gains
8/26/2022
Consumer priorities are changing — and nowhere is that more visible than in shoppers’ increased attention to the social and environmental impact of their purchases. Today, nearly half of consumers say they’ve changed their purchase behaviors in a bid to address climate change, and 4 in 10 people now choose sustainable products as often as they can.
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How Automation Improves Restaurant Efficiency And Capacity
8/18/2022
The restaurant and bar industry is known for its hospitality, from friendly and efficient staff to immersive environments and quality food and beverages. But, like every industry, restaurants and bars are making innovative changes to attract and retain customers while establishing a better and smoother workflow for staff.
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How Top Restaurant Owners Hire The Best
8/18/2022
The transformation of the restaurant industry is creating opportunities for owners and managers to reevaluate their hiring process, ensuring they attract a strong team that delivers quality service.