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It’s Official – Amazon is an Ecommerce Enabler First and a Retailer Second

Retail TouchPoints

Dharmesh Mehta, VP of Worldwide Selling Partner Services at Amazon , is celebrating his 10th anniversary with the company this year, and so he kicked off the fourth annual Amazon Accelerate conference for sellers by comparing the differences between the ecommerce platform today and 10 years ago.

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Serial Returners and Refund Fraudsters: How Brands are Fighting Back With Data Insight

Retail TouchPoints

For retailers with overseas customers, the returns process can be more complex, with potentially more loopholes for returns fraud. By examining shared IP addresses, shipping addresses and payment methods, retailers can uncover hidden associations that might indicate organized fraud rings.

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Consumers Turn to BNPL, BOPIS to Cope with Rising Prices and Supply Chain Uncertainty

Retail TouchPoints

The holidays always tend to put a strain on the piggy bank, but a study from personal finance company Credit Karma found that 43% of consumers are feeling more financially stressed this holiday season, and inflation is the leading cause. Even outside of the holiday season, uptake in buy now, pay later (BNPL) services is exploding in the U.S.,

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Multi-channel Commerce in Retail

Cisco Retail

As retailers worked to manage all their discrete channels, the term “omni-channel” evolved to become synonymous with retailers who operated both online, E-commerce and other channels. Consumers demanded the ability to purchase online and return in-store, and retailers responded by putting processes in place that offered those options.

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Here’s Why Store Cards Are Good For Consumers

Retail Minded

While store cards can offer awesome perks like discounts, cashback, rewards points, and free shipping, it’s prudent to shop around to find the best fit for your needs. You’ll find special offers, rewards, and financing options whenever you shop at participating locations. Pretty great if you ask me!

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Balancing Act: Financial Planning Tips for E-commerce Startups on a Tightrope

365 Retail

Determining an Initial Budget When creating your initial budget, be realistic about the required upfront costs—many expenses like inventory, web hosting, and payment processing scale with sales volume. Aim to have 6-12 months of operating costs on hand to allow time to refine your offering.

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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. Gen Z wants curation of services, retail stores and food and beverage experiences, since they often spend more on dining than shopping,” said Cegielski. “If