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Scarred by the 2008 Recession and COVID, 48% of Gen Z Frequently Shops at Discount Stores

Retail TouchPoints

That sense of unease is to be expected from a cohort shaped by both the 2008-2009 Great Recession and the COVID pandemic, and it’s had a big impact on their shopping choices: nearly half ( 48% ) say they shop the most often at discount/off-price retailers, and 25% frequently patronize dollar stores.

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Buy Now, Pay Later: The Gen Z Alternative to Credit Cards

Retail TouchPoints

This generation has taken to this payment option faster than any other, but looking at their history it is easy to see why. Gen Z has grown up with a steady decrease in the use of physical payment, coupled with major advancements in fintech. Late or missed BNPL payments have their own consequences. with Klarna.”.

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Where to Find Video Production Services for Your Business

Small Biz Trends

Finding reliable and professional video production services for your business is important in today’s digital age. In this article, we’ll reveal top-notch video production services you can use to communicate your business message and enhance your online presence effectively. What Are Video Production Services?

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Choosing a Distribution Model: Drop Shipping vs Traditional Inventory

Retail Bound

From the manufacturers to the distributors, to your retail store – there are many factors and unexpected costs to consider during the shipping process that can be often overlooked. Traditional Inventory: Beyond the Basics Operational Dynamics: Retailers purchase products in bulk, store them, and then ship them out as orders come in.

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Making High Conversion and High Security Play Nicely Together

Retail TouchPoints

Whether your ecommerce storefront is an omnichannel model like BOPIS or just a simple Shopify page, managing card-not-present payments is a persistent challenge. For the sake of user privacy, this is not an invasive process, either. Why Conversion and Security Aren’t Mutually Exclusive. Not true, though.

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Why Victoria’s Wage Inspectorate is taking Woolies to court

Inside Retail

Earlier this month, it was revealed that supermarket giant Woolworths faces criminal prosecution for allegedly failing to pay long service leave to hundreds of its staff members across Victoria. In this case, Woolworths has attempted to make amends already: having made payments to affected team members, including interest and superannuation.

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Walmart to recruit U.K. sellers to U.S. online marketplace

Mass Relators

Sellers approved to join the marketplace will be offered the services of a dedicated onboarding team, as well as access to powerful tools and services to help them rapidly scale up across the Atlantic, including the opportunity to get their goods to U.S. shoppers each month. customers within two days. The move to embrace U.K.