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Kroger Doubles Ship Assortment Via 3rd-Party Marketplace

Retail TouchPoints

Starting this fall, more than 50,000 additional items will be available to Ship customers across multiple categories including natural and organic, international food, specialty items, housewares and toys. NFC uses a radio frequency field to transmit data between a mobile device and PIN pad, eliminating physical contact.

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June 2021 COVID-19 + Ecommerce News Roundup

ROI Revolution

Prime members can already shop with special discounts in categories like electronics, toys, home, and more. Touchless payment continues to grow. Contactless payment methods surged last year with the pandemic and consumers’ concerns around safety. of Gen X will keep using touchless payment post-pandemic.

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4 Ways Retailers Use Digital Technology to Improve the Brick-and-Mortar Experience

Sailthru

When Sailthru surveyed more than 2,000 American and British consumers , we found that most of them didn’t notice or care about the absence of stores like Sears, Toys”R”Us or House of Fraser. Then, when the customer enters the store, the mobile app will help find the proper aisle and shelf for those exact items.

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What to Sell in 2018: How to Find a Product Niche and Start Selling Online

BigCommerce

Think of anything you buy at Walmart or Amazon that has a big brand behind it — food, golf clubs, clothes , kids toys, etc. You’ll be amazed at the simple things being sold online, including vintage items found at a thrift store, party lights, dog toys, tablecloths, decorative pillows and wedding decor. Accepting Payments.

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Different Types of POS Systems: Quick Guide For Retail Business Owners

Korona

Using a mobile POS requires little or no upfront investment and offers the aforementioned mobility. See related: The Difference Between POS and mPOS & Mobile Payments Explained. EMV and mobile payment integration. Toys & Hobby. Multichannel POS Solutions. Cashier permissions and reports.

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Different Types of POS Systems: Quick Guide For Retail Business Owners

Korona

Using a mobile POS requires little or no upfront investment and offers the aforementioned mobility. See related: The Difference Between POS and mPOS & Mobile Payments Explained. EMV and mobile payment integration. Toys & Hobby. Multichannel POS Solutions. Cashier permissions and reports.

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The History of Ecommerce: What The Past Says About Tomorrow’s Retail Challenges

BigCommerce

1998 PayPal launches as an online payment system. 2011 Google Wallet launches as an online payment system. 2014 Apple Pay launches as a form of mobile payment. Founded by electrical engineer students Dr. Stripe is a payment processing company built originally for developers. 1995 Amazon and eBay launch.

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