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A retail expert weighs in on Alibaba and JD.com’s approach to Singles Day

Inside Retail

As China’s economy grapples with the aftermath of the pandemic, e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com are pulling out all the stops for their annual Singles Day shopping festivals, with both players set to unleash an unprecedented level of discounts and deals. Alibaba expects about 1 billion consumers to participate in the 11.11

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NFTs will Bridge the Gap Between the Real World and the Metaverse

Retail TouchPoints

The retail store, on the other hand, appeared further down the road in ancient Greece, where merchants sold goods in the Agora city center. Thousands of years later, in 2009, the market for digital assets arose. And, some major publishing companies are closing shop on their NFT marketplaces.

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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. Drop Shipping Model Drop shipping is where a retailer markets a product, collects payment from the customer, and then orders the item from a supplier/wholesaler.

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8 Things You Need to Know About Block (Formerly Known as Square)

Indigo 9 Digital

First there was Square which was founded in 2009. Cash App started allowing users to make purchases in Bitcoin in 2018, making Cash App one the first mainstream payment apps to do so. Following the acquisition merchants using Square are able to offer BNPL to their customers. Then Block added Cash App in 2013. from last year.

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How Tmall Global is overcoming the challenges of China’s zero-Covid policy

Inside Retail

Back in October, the online marketplace teamed up with global real estate giant Simon and Shop Premium Outlets to bring US brands to Chinese consumers through a series of livestream shopping events. Global Shopping Festival and throughout the holiday season. Global Shopping Festival and throughout the holiday season.

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The Adoption of Pop-Up Stores by Luxury Brands

Retail Focus

The evolution of pop-up stores took another significant turn in 2009 when the concept expanded beyond retail to encompass industries such as food and beverage, capitalising on the principles of ephemerality and exclusivity. The inherent buzz and anticipation surrounding pop-up stores further contribute to their appeal for luxury brands.

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Cryptocurrency: The good, the bad and the ugly

Inside Retail

It took 70 years until they started accepting credit cards in Australia, but less than another 15 years for the beverage giant to announce, in June 2020, that their 2000+ vending machines across Australia and New Zealand would accept Bitcoin for payment. Bitcoin was the first major cryptocurrency, created in 2009.