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Merchants call on Fed to cut debit card swipe fees

Mass Relators

WASHINGTON – The Merchants Payments Coalition on Tuesday called for the Federal Reserve to revise debit card swipe fee rules to reflect lower bank costs. The swipe fee regulations were adopted a decade ago, and a new Fed report shows that banks’ average cost of processing the transactions has since fallen by half.

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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. This involves: Market Analysis: Understand your target audience, their preferences, and their buying behavior. Dr. Ralph F.

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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. Started by Alibaba in 2009 with just 27 brands, 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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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

Its origins can be traced back to the vibrant European Christmas markets, notably the Vienna December market in 1928, which showcased temporary installations and seasonal merchandise, laying the foundation for the temporary retail experience.