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

Retail TouchPoints

As the oldest members of Gen Z move into their mid-20s and the youngest enter their teen years, personal finance concerns are high on their list of worries. That’s where property owners need to be focused.” Free returns, at 31% , and quick/helpful customer service, at 27% , also are vital elements.

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98% of European ecommerce consumers are using social media for product research

A1 Retail

In Germany, that number is even higher at 49% as German ecommerce consumers generally use other financing options, such as purchase on account. Efficient checkouts: Retailers also need to consider a quick and efficient checkout process, with 79% of consumers saying it’s important to them.

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Tips to Expand Your Retail Business

Independent Retailer

However, you must ensure you can handle high website traffic and efficient shipping. Before you do so, be sure to determine if you have the finances to double your current expenses. Perhaps your checkout line is too slow or your website takes too long to load. Open New Locations. Improve the Shopping Experience.

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Top 10 Retail Trends to Watch in 2023

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Over the past year, supply chain challenges, inflationary pricing, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical factors have taxed retailers and squeezed finances. Self-service checkouts and frictionless experience are major drivers of this demand. To do this, retailers must be transparent about shipping times and delays.

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12 Best Ecommerce Platforms and Software for Your Online Store

Small Biz Trends

This eCommerce platform helps cover everything from marketing and payments, to secure checkout and shipping for your store. It offers users extensive customization options from the look of your online store to tailoring your customers’ experiences, the checkout process, and more.

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These Were the Top Retail Stories of 2022

VMS

In California, Amazon-owned Whole Foods stores launched palm-scanning technology at checkout. In September, still struggling to find the key to survival, the retailer announced more than $500 million in new financing. or two Covid-dominated years, a lack of dockworkers left ships unloaded and retail warehouses empty.

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Why Online Store Owners Should Be Using Google’s Currency Conversion in Google Merchant Center

Store Growers

Google currency conversion is an excellent feature for ecommerce businesses that want to enhance their overall reach by selling or shipping their products in various countries worldwide. The prices displayed in your product listings and ads are calculated using the exchange rates provided by Google Finance.