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PayPal Lays Out Plans for New Commerce-Based Advertising Business

Retail TouchPoints

PayPal is entering the media business with plans for a new advertising platform that will draw on its relationships with millions of consumers and merchants to help the latter “sell more products and services effectively,” according to a company statement.

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Study: Consumers Warm to Social Commerce, But Payment Mistrust Could Hamper Growth

Retail TouchPoints

Add to that the fact that 67% of those who have made a purchase on social say they plan to do so again and you have a fairly clear call to action for brands and retailers. “ Social Advertising: Annoying but Effective. The Interactive Advertising Bureau reported that social media ad revenues reached $41.5

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You Should Outsource Business Travel Services – Here’s Why

Small Biz Trends

If you’re a professional looking for reliable and efficient business travel services, you may be wondering where to find the right solutions. The Importance of Business Travel Services The corporate world is witnessing a growing need for business travel services due to the ever-expanding global marketplace.

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Amazon Plans to Cut Another 9,000 Jobs to Prepare for ‘Uncertainty’

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon is planning to eliminate 9,000 jobs over the coming weeks, mostly in its AWS, People Experience and Technology (PXT), Advertising and Twitch businesses. Additionally, the affected teams have not yet decided which roles will be eliminated, though that process is expected to be complete by mid- to late April.

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TikTok Shop Officially Debuts in the U.S.

Retail TouchPoints

and Secure checkout: TikTok has partnered with third-party payment platforms to facilitate transactions on TikTok Shop and to ensure a quick, smooth and secure checkout process. Digital Service (USDS). The company also reiterated that all TikTok-protected U.S. user data is stored in the U.S. and managed by the U.S.

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The seven golden rules for international e-commerce expansion

Inside Retail

The benefits of global e-commerce expansion are obvious: market diversification, new revenue streams, 24/7 business operations and increased brand awareness. Building a detailed plan will help minimise risk and focus you on those areas that will make the biggest impact for your business. Planning to go to the US? Not on Shopify?

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

Retail TouchPoints

In the midst of rising inflation rates, many Americans are wondering how to cut their costs — and younger generations such as Gen Z may have found a solution in the short term with “buy now, pay later” or BNPL plans. This generation has taken to this payment option faster than any other, but looking at their history it is easy to see why.