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Resilience is Key as Payments Acceptance becomes Mission-Critical

Retail TouchPoints

Starting at the POS Acceptance Device High availability starts by selecting POS models that have been manufactured to high-quality standards, incorporating reliable components and capable of communicating via both store telecommunication links and fast cellular data networks.

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UK retail sales beat expectations driven by strong tech demand

Retail Gazette

Technology and telecommunication retailers saw sales surge by more than a third, buoyed by new product launches, including Apple’s new iPhone 16, which helped partially offset a 2.4% UK retail sales rose in September, beating expectations, driven by strong demand for new technology, although overall sales growth slowed, fresh data showed.

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MindArc awarded on the global stage as ANZ’s first platinum tier Shopify Agency

Inside Retail

By leveraging Shopifys Point of Sale (POS) system and other best-in-class telecommunication technology, the team has helped brands bridge the gap between online and in-store experiences, enabling customers to move seamlessly between touchpoints. MindArcs expertise goes far beyond e-commerce websites.

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How Airbnb, Taco Bell, other businesses are aiding California wildfire victims

Inside Retail

In a press release published on January 8, Airbnb stated, The accommodations are completely free for guests and are funded by Airbnb.org and the generosity of Airbnb hosts many of whom offer their homes for free or at a discount through Airbnb.org.

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Theatro Ranked One of the Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ 

Theatro

This prestigious list recognizes the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 30th year. This year’s winning companies have demonstrated a continuous commitment to growth and remarkable consistency in driving forward progress.

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Retailers can Capitalize on Growing Market by Addressing Smart Home Consumer Priorities and Concerns

Retail TouchPoints

Thole has deep and broad wireless carrier experience supported by a long history in the telecommunications industry performing across diverse roles spanning finance, sales, technology and operations, before settling into his passion area of Product Management for the last 20+ years.

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Walmart, Starbucks, Nike: Making sense of China’s latest retail sales numbers

Inside Retail

per cent), telecommunication equipment (+9.9 If the numbers are to be believed, by category there have been a few stars: household appliances and audio-visual equipment (+12.3 per cent), sports and recreational goods (+11.1 per cent), and oil, grain and food (9.9 Each of the four categories finished the year very strongly.