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From Cobblestones to Cyberspace: VMSD Celebrates Its 125th Year of Service to the Retail Industry

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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, well before high-end shops and boutiques graced the iconic retail corridors of Fifth Avenue, Champs-Élysées and Via Monte Napoleone, consumerism and desire became a driving force in Western culture. As merchants stared into the face of the new century, philosophies began to change.

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Everything You Need To Know About Shopify POS Hardware: Cost, Where To Buy, & More

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It was an eCommerce pioneer back in 2006, then expanded to iPad POS in 2013, and now it basically runs the world. For example, you can’t process offline sales with Android, and the POS hardware bundles Shopify sells are all made for iPads. Shopify is also compatible with external payment processors (for an additional fee).

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The Downfall of Sears, 5 Reasons Why it’s Struggling to Survive

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During that time Sears was so dominant its sales represented 1% of the entire United States’ economy with two thirds of Americans shopping there. Consumers were finally given a way to access merchandise at much lower prices than what was available from nearby merchants. That was back in 1969. It was a runaway success. Retail stores.